YMCA

The Torrance-South Bay YMCA helps in the development of spiritual, mental, physical and social skills of families and communities. Located in Torrance, Calif., the organization provides health and social services to more than 12,500 individuals. It offers preschool and before- and after-school child care programs. The Torrance-South Bay YMCA also provides parent-child programs, swimming lessons, and individual and family counseling. The organization features several camps that offer canoeing, sailing, fishing, boating, horseback riding, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and arts and crafts. Its nutrition and socialization programs serve meals to approximately 52,000 people and provide fitness and dance classes.

Located in Downey, Calif., YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is a youth organization and center offering community services. It focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility of young children. The firm organizes camp and provides childcare services. It also provides leadership programs and teaches independent living skills. In addition, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles provides social services, such as family counseling, positive parenting skills, as well as relationship violence prevention and psychotherapy services.