Working together for a stronger and healthier South LA community
We organize local walk up and drive through food distributions on Tuesdays, run transformational housing options for single adults, and serve as an active workforce hosting site for public internships. No runarounds, just direct support.
Local Footprint
Neighbors Guided
Monthly Visitors
Weekly Groceries
South LA Native
We prioritize the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). Real wellness begins when local families have predictable food, clean baby supplies, stable shelter, and jobs.
What We Do
Accessing food, maintaining clean diapers, finding transitional shelter, and developing job skills are foundational to community health.
Community Care
This is our lead navigation umbrella. We support families with signing up for Medi-Cal, understanding disaster relief options, and addressing complex SDOH daily resource barriers.
Food & Diaper Security
Every Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We run a walk up line on 108th St and Vermont and a drive through line starting on 109th St. Free groceries and clean diapers (while supplies last).
Transformational Housing
Structured pathways to residential stability specifically for single adults with no children in South LA. Please note: we are unable to accept children or adults with children in this program.
Workforce Host Jobsite
An active, certified hosting site providing skills training. We host interns from the South Bay Workforce, the LA DPSS Welfare-to-Work TSE program, regional colleges, and youth projects.
Community Fridge
Accessible to our neighbors daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please note that the fridge area is temporarily closed during delivery drop-offs for the safety of our volunteers.
South LA Community Resource Hub
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Our History & Commitment
The Aaron Community Cultural Center (ACCC) is a grassroots organization based directly in South Los Angeles. We support everyday people with immediate physical necessities, ensuring SPA 6 has a reliable local network to lean on.
We built ACCC to eliminate administrative loops for people facing poverty. Over the years, our direct food distributions, housing navigation, and certified intern hosting programs have created reliable support systems on the ground.
"When basic needs are handled reliably, our neighbors are empowered to take their next steady step toward long-term progress."
Our Team on the Ground
Our team and program partners collaborating on local outreach strategies.
Our Staff, Board & Committee
Meet the local team, executive board members, and committee representatives driving real action in South Los Angeles.
Andrea Harlin
Executive Director
Oversees the whole organization, handles program development, manages budgets, and builds local partnerships.
Celeste Franco
Pantry Coordinator
Coordinates everything for the pantry, organizes food donations, packs bags, and handles day-to-day operations.
Ana Estrella
Office Coordinator & Community Specialist
Keeps our office organized, supports operations, and provides direct assistance to community members.
Bobby Clark
Support Staff
Assists with daily operations, setups, and ensures a clean, welcoming environment for all visitors.
Leonard H. Harlin
President
Leonard has over 20 years of experience as an educator and a leader. He is also a professional insurance broker. He is very passionate about helping seniors and has great skills in bringing people together.
Sherrie Ross
Vice President I
Sherrie is a licensed Social Worker with 14 years of experience. She is an expert in mental health services and trauma-informed care. She focuses on helping adults, women, and survivors of trauma.
Monica Ruelas
Vice President II
Monica is a business leader who helps people grow their social and emotional skills. She is the founder of Investor Palace, LLC and Moguls, LLC, and is dedicated to guiding others toward positive change.
Andrea Harlin
Secretary & Executive Director
Andrea has over 20 years of experience in education and psychotherapy. She is dedicated to supporting families with special needs and has written books on how to make learning fun for children.
Michael Bieber
Treasurer
Acts as Committee Treasurer, coordinating with the board of directors to manage, allocate, and track local non-profit funds responsibly.
Bejai Gihhji
Committee Member
Active supporting committee representative advising on grassroots outreach logistics, local program expansions, and cultural focus tasks.
Geraldine Aaron
Committee Member
Guiding local families, Geraldine provides regional counsel and advocates heavily for child wellness resources and Tuesday diaper offerings.
Denise Davis
Committee Member
Assists with local outreach events, community-building initiatives, and organizes strategic setups for specialized public services.
Program Supporters
We work side-by-side with leading Los Angeles networks to maximize resource reach and diaper access inside SPA 6.
Our Comprehensive
Mission
The Aaron Community Cultural Center empowers individuals and families across generations in South Los Angeles. We provide the essential tools for stability: education, housing, nutrition, and employment training.
"This mission is carried out both in person at our cultural center and virtually through our expanding online services. We are committed to fostering lasting success for every neighbor we meet."
Become an ACCC Volunteer
We are actively looking for volunteers to support special events, assist with our Tuesday morning giveaways, coordinate Spanish translations, manage social media remotely, or drive our volunteer food-pickup van (approx. 3-4 hours twice a week).
Agency food & supply client coordination
Are you representing a community clinic, school district, social service department, shelter network, or local case management team? We process priority dry goods, family diaper packs, and nutritional supply baskets for agencies coordinating pickups on behalf of their active South LA caseloads.
*Pre-registration is required. Pickups must be scheduled in advance to ensure inventory coverage.
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Our Motivation & Background
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