Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches (LAM)
LAM equips African American faith leaders and congregations to drive community revitalization and equity. We fight poverty, disease, mass incarceration, and racial injustice—partnering with local congregations and neighborhoods to create innovative, life-improving solutions for children, youth, and families across Los Angeles and beyond.
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CREATE ·2025 Grants ChallengeWatts Works! Tech Pathways, Building an Equitable Workforce Pipeline Through Community Anchors
This grant will fund Watts Works! Tech Pathways, a workforce program helping youth and adults in Watts public housing (90059) train for and secure tech-related jobs. Funds will support tech skills classes, certifications, laptops/software, job coaching, paid internships, supportive services (clothing, transportation, supplies, etc.) and partnerships with local employers—helping participants gain employment and thrive in LA’s tech economy.