Homeless individuals and in-need families who are seeking help in Santa Monica are directed to start at the Access Center. Formerly known as the Drop-In Center, it serves about 275 people each day and provides essentials such as food and clothing.
In addition to providing essential services - including restroom facilities - the Access Center also works with individuals to develop an empowering plan that will lead them to a stable, self-sufficient life.
The Access Center is part of the OPCC network.
Park Drive Park is a small neighborhood space that encompasses two Santa Monica community gardens. Sandwiched between the Yahoo! Center business district on Broadway and Saint John's Medical Center on Santa Monica Boulevard, the park is easily overlooked, but it's a precious gem for locals seeking to grow their own fruits, vegetables and flowers. Established in 1981 and consisting of 38 individual gardening plots, this is the second-oldest and second-biggest of the city's three community gardens.
United Methodist Churches California Pacific Conference is located on the corner of Hill Street and 2nd Street. This congregation is known for its friendliness, its ministries to families, the beautiful setting for worship, and its music. Founded 50 years ago, UMCCPC offers morning worship services, with music provided by the choir and organist.
Stewart Street Park is located atop an inactive landfill and is within stone-throwing range of Interstate 10. It's encircled by trees, and more or less walled off from the noisy traffic.
Serving residents of the Mountain View Mobile Inn, as well as the Treffinger EY trailer park, this 3.8-acre spread features a youth-baseball field, a soccer field, a basketball court and—hallelujah—a free parking lot with 32 spaces. There's also a playground and building with restrooms.
Some locals have raised concerns about the park over the years, as the former landfill has resulted in low levels of methane gas being released at the location.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, a church of the Morman faith in Santa Monica, CA. The organization id a christian worship center and study center called the Santa Monica Institute for Morman faith studies. Church of Jesus Christ is a participating congregation in The Christian Church (Latter-Day Saints). The large building houses the main worship room, as well as a Sunday school for children and group meeting rooms for prayer meetings and events.
Greater Morning Star Baptist Church has an old spirit and plenty of history and memories of cheer and joy. The church boasts an energetic choir and boisterous songs full of soul. The building has a simple architectural design with plenty of heart and is located right near Pico. This location is very convenient with plenty of places to eat and drink next door.
The American Private Physician Association is an association for physicians that aims to promote the importance of the doctor-patient relationship. In addition, the association aims to minimize the influence that the government has on health care. Doctors who own their own private practice can join.
The smallest park among the 26 located in Santa Monica, this wee space faces Cloverfield and is a perfect spot to cool off if the traffic (or the nearby DMV) has your blood boiling. With one bench and a few trees, Schader Park is within walking distance of many corporate buildings, including those housing Yahoo! and MTV. Also only a half-block away is a Santa Monica Boulevard bus stop that accommodates multiple lines.
The Iranian American Dental Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing Iranian dental professionals together. Dr. Fariba Kalantari is the president of the association.
One of the larger parks along Santa Monica Beach, Dorothy Green Park has a less-is-more theme. Beyond the modestly-sized playground and a few picnic tables made of stone, the main draw here is the large expanses of grass, interrupted only by palm trees. Roughly a mile away from all the action happening to the north (at the Santa Monica Pier) and the south (at the Venice Boardwalk), Dorothy Green Park is low on noise and big on tranquility. You'll be reminded why the nearby ocean is called the Pacific.
The Santa Monica Bahai Center, located on the corner of Colorado Avenue and Berkely Street, was established in 2003 and became the focal point for Baha'i activities in the region. Its large brick structure is square and monolithic with trimmed hedges and a semiprivate courtyard in back. This is the only Baha'i place of fellowship in Santa Monica and it holds a mixture of Neighborhood Feasts in homes around Santa Monica. The Collective Feasts, held in the Santa Monica Bahai Center, are larger affairs and attract Baha'i faithful from all over Southern California. The feasts are designed to promote fellowship among the members of the Baha'i faith and non-members who are interested in learning more. Visit its website for a schedule of upcoming events.