The Los Angeles County Faith Alliance (LACFA) is a network of interfaith communities united to serve LA County for the greatest impact.
Partner. Advocate. Inform.
WHAT FAITH LEADERS ARE SAYING…
Why does LACFA Exist?
With a population of over 10 Million people, LA County is in crisis with ever increasing homelessness, poverty, numbers of children in foster care, mental health disorders, food insecurity, and incarceration. County departments recognize the critical role that we, as the faith community, play in serving individuals and families in need and are eager to work with us for solutions. Several departments including the Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, Alternatives to Incarceration, and Homeless Services are already working closely with some in the faith community to provide vital services but the need is profound and the faith community vast. With a more diverse and unified approach, our impact will be multiplied.
With the amount of both opportunity and need at hand, it has become overwhelmingly apparent that it is vital that the faith community organize and mobilize under one banner for the greatest effectiveness. As leaders in the faith community we understand how interconnected many of these issues are and are committed to seeing holistic and lasting efforts that cross department lines. We want our efforts to be strategic, effective, and sustainable. This can only be done through a unified approach, where everyone is at the table and not siloed off between departments.
We believe that together we are stronger, and it is the responsibility of the faith community to lead in caring for our most vulnerable populations.
There are over 4,000 faith communities across LA County. Although the need in our county is great, our resounding and unified “yes” to love and serve the people of Los Angeles County is even greater.
Together we bring impact.
Together we bring solutions.
Together we bring hope.
Together is our greatest strength.
Faith Leaders - Let’s answer the call together.
*If you are a Community Based Organization and are interested in serving as a resource to the Faith Alliance, click here.
What does LACFA do?
Communicate.
We regularly communicate County updates, policy changes, new initiatives, and opportunities to members of the faith community.
Partner.
We provide faith leaders with awareness of specific opportunities and needs in their area and provide meaningful connections to other faith partners in their region for a coordinated approach.
Create.
We create opportunities for dialogue between faith leaders and with County officials.
Inform.
We host workshop and training opportunities to equip faith partners on topics such as preventing children from entering foster care, responding to domestic violence, the role of a mental health ambassador, and navigating the judicial system.
Advocate.
We advocate for the faith community and their needs to County officials, agencies, and community-based organizations.
Gather.
We gather and organize statistical data about the vast services the faith community offers to identify gaps, streamline effectiveness, direct funding, and share information.
Join LACFA
The Faith Alliance gives the faith community a unified voice and provides the framework to link together for the greatest impact. You are a valuable part of the tapestry!
Faith Leaders - Join us and become a part of the network.
*If you are a Community Based Organization and are interested in serving as a resource to the Faith Alliance, click here.
