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International Institute of Los Angeles provides social services to assist individuals, families and communities, and is located in Los Angeles. It has a staff of more than 200 employees that provides child care, senior, transportation, nutrition, employment and immigration legal services from over 25 centers and offices. It organizes a variety of activities, such as dances, exercise classes, arts and crafts, club meetings, educational presentations and health fairs for seniors. It provides child development services that include parent education workshops, social services, medical referrals, and nutrition for families and children. International Institute of Los Angeles is a member of the United Way of America and the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization dedicated to advocating for peace, equality, and human dignity through grassroots action and community engagement. Founded in 1917, AFSC has a long history of addressing issues such as economic justice, global peace, immigration rights, and climate justice while promoting solidarity among diverse faiths and backgrounds. With over a century of commitment to social justice, AFSC has played a pivotal role in rebuilding communities following conflicts, opposing apartheid in South Africa, and providing humanitarian aid in crisis situations like Gaza. The organization empowers individuals to take action and supports initiatives that challenge injustice and foster peaceful solutions on a global scale. Generated from the website