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Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles

Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles
PO Box 11337
Los Angeles, CA 90011
Phone: (323) 846-2500
Fax: (323) 846-2500
Email: info@ccscla.org
URL:  http://www.ccscla.org/  
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Mission Statement

 
The mission of the Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles is to fight for social, economic and environmental justice and to encourage resident participation in the process.
  • Geographic focus: Los Angeles, California
  • Membership: 650 individuals
  • Other organizational activities (not directed specifically toward children): organizing

    • Children's Environmental Health Activities

    		 
    The South Central community has the highest number of lead-burdened children in Los Angeles County, yet it has the least amount of available screening. The Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles has worked to have lead poisoning screenings provided via mobile units in the community. In addition, research was done to identify and map the number of children with high blood lead levels in the community.
     
    Please note: the information presented above was provided and reviewed for accuracy by Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles and was not verified independently by the Children's Environmental Health Network.
    Publication date: 5/5/99
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