LOS ANGELES METROPOLITIAN CHURCHES
Faith in Action!
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
By marshalling the collective good will, determination and talents of over 10,000 members of small to mid-sized L.A. churches, LAM has created a national model to turn the tide of decline of inner cities, in spite of years of neglect and failure, hopes raised and dashed. We need hope now more than ever. It is a necessary concept in low income communities we serve.The concept of LAM is simple, yet innovative and effective. It is based on the fact that the church has always been the most stable, trusted and respected institution in the African American community. Also very important for African Americans is the fact that there is no stigma or shame in accessing community services at the church, versus the welfare office. Until LAM came into being, however, the latent power of small to mid-size churches had long gone untapped as a vehicle for community change.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Trauma Prevention Initiative Community Action for Peace
Violence prevention and community engagement for high risk families in low income neighborhoods where frequent homicides and gun violence is prevelant.
Where we work
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Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
LAM’s overarching goal is to use neighborhood-based resources -- in this case churches -- to effectively marshal community members’ abilities to identify common needs, and work together to find and implement solutions. Our objectives are to provide well-considered, authentically indigenous and professionally managed public policy initiatives, programs and services that recognize and realize the leadership potential in each and every participant, through opportunities to directly impact neighborhood improvement.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
LAM employs leadership training, advocacy and capacity building to support the development of people and organizational capacity.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
LAM deliberately works with smaller churches because the congregants are more likely to be in and of the community in which the church is located. The larger “mega” churches tend to attract congregants from a larger geographic area with people driving from miles away to attend. The larger churches are also more likely to have existing partnerships and infrastructure, which can create a slower and more bureaucratic process for decision-making. Finally, the smaller churches are in greater need of the capacity building and training that LAM provides.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The goal is to have impact, mission-driven activities and research ever present, non-obtrusive and integrated into the day-
to-day activities of the work. We work on this progress everyday.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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LOS ANGELES METROPOLITIAN CHURCHES
Board of directorsas of 03/08/2024
Pastor Kelvin Calloway
Bethel A.M.E. Church
Term: 2010 - 2023
JeRome Tarver
Ximinix Global Services
Rev. Dr. Arnetha Inge
First United Methodist Church
Rev. Dr. Lamont King
Friendly Friendship Baptist Church
Prentiss Lewis
Greater Starlight Missionary Baptist Church
Cheryl Branch
LAM
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
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