For general information about volunteer opportunities in Western Association-supported projects in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, which includes Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, CA, contact the Los Angeles Location Hospitaller, Richard Grant.   For details on current projects in the greater Los Angeles area, please click "read more."

The Western Association currently provides financial and hands-on support to the following projects in Los Angeles County:

Hygiene Kit Project.  On the second Tuesday of each month, invested and Auxiliary members, recognizing the dignity of persons who are homeless, assemble 400 hygiene kits consisting of tissue, toothpaste, a toothbrush, deodorant, soap, a razor, and a pair of socks.  The kits are then distributed to the homeless in downtown Los Angeles.  The Order’s team meets at the Outreach Center of Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral, which also provides support for this project.  Please contact Richard Grant for additional information.

Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Jeanne Jugan Residence, located in San Pedro, provides life long security and care for the elderly in a home-like setting, surrounding them with thoughtful attention, spiritual support and appropriate medical care.  The Little Sisters uphold the dignity and value of each life, promote the well being of their residents, and keep vigil with them when dying.  The Little Sisters embrace poverty and depend on the generosity of others willing to share in their mission.  Invested and Auxiliary members regularly assist with serving food, providing companionship, and otherwise assisting the Little Sisters.  The Order also holds an annual Lourdes Reunion Mass and meal at the Jeanne Jugan Residence.  Please contact Mary Winzen for additional information.

Order of Malta, Los Angeles Free Clinic, Inc., located at 2222 West Ocean View Avenue, Suite 112, in the MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, provides free medical care, primarily to the uninsured poor and sick.  The clinic offers physical exams, laboratory testing, x-rays, electrocardiograms, ultrasounds, mammograms and immunization.  It also serves patients suffering from chronic medical conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), and asthma.  The clinic provides immunizations for tetanus and influenza and tuberculosis skin testing.  The clinic does not perform surgery or other invasive procedures.  The clinic facilitates referrals to appropriate cooperating medical and social agencies.  If you are a physician or nurse interested in donating your services to the clinic, please contact its Administrator and Medical Director, Daniel Sanchez MD at (213) 384-4323 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

St. Francis Center, located on Hope Street just south of downtown Los Angeles, provides food and other services to homeless men, women and children and the working poor in downtown Los Angeles.  On the second and fourth Saturdays of every month, and on certain other special days, invested and Auxiliary members prepare and serve nutritious meals.  Please contact Allan J. Graf or John Poxon for additional information.

Santa Teresita Manor, located in Duarte and operated by the Carmelite Sisters, care for 118 elderly residents.  Every February, invested and Auxiliary members host a reflection, Mass and meal in commemoration of the World Day of the Sick.  The Order also assists the Carmelite Sisters in various projects, as needed.  Please contact Dick Hotaling for additional information.