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Los Angeles, CA Overview
In size, Los Angeles, CA is second only to New York City as far as U.S. cities go. It’s nicknames are nearly as diverse as the 3.83 million people who live there, but it is most commonly referred to as LA. There are few places on earth where the phrase, “express yourself,” is so exemplified. Some of the most glamorous and wealthy people in the world exist alongside health-food hippies and low-income downtown neighborhoods that seem to visibly change ethnic groups every couple of blocks.
Los Angeles, CA Culture and People
In a city of 4 million people, Los Angeles is:
- 44% Latino
- 31% White
- 12% Asian
- 9% African American
- 0.4% Native American
As of the 2000 census more than 30% of the population of Los
Angeles was foreign born. This does not include the thousands of the
immigrants that stream through, using Los Angeles as a point of entry
before moving to another city. The native lands of Los Angeles residents
represent more than 140 different countries throughout the world.
Los Angeles, CA Attractions
Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, and Hollywood are a few of what cause LA
to be called the “entertainment capital of the world,” but LA has many
fascinating places to visit from the 76 miles of coastline and beaches
to more cultural institutions like the LA Philharmonic and unique (and
free!) Getty museum. The Santa Monica and San Gabriel mountains are
close enough to explore and of course any trip to the West Coast must
include a burger and shake from In-N-Out!
Ministry Focus
Approximately 43,000 people living in LA County are without a home. 11%
are families with children and a good 700 or so are unaccompanied youth
under the age of 18. Many struggle with addictions of live alternative
lifestyles. Skid Row is the 50-square block area of LA downtown’s broken
“home” for thousands. Many are drawn there because of the cluster of
shelters, kitchens, and other helpful services like the Union Mission,
Midnight Mission, Hope Gardens (just for women and kids), and many many
others. Even in this offering up of hope and help, many of those
striving to bring aid live with daily frustrations. They too, are in
need of encouragement and extra hands eager to “bear one another’s
burdens”.
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