About Us
Building stronger families and communities in Pico Rivera and Montebello.
Our Mission
Our mission at Padres De Los Angeles is to provide unwavering support to at-risk parents, their children, and families facing adversity. Through community-based programs, we empower single parents and at-risk youth with food assistance, job support, and emergency housing.
Padres De Los Angeles was created to support families in crisis, single parents, and at-risk youth. We provide food, hygiene care, youth programs, and emergency support when families need it most. Every contribution brings a family closer to stability.
Our Vision
A community where every parent has the resources to provide for their family, every child has a safe home, and no family faces homelessness alone.
We envision thriving neighborhoods where every parent has access to stable employment, every child grows up in a secure home, and community members support one another through life's challenges.
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do in service of our community.
Community
Building strong connections among neighbors to support one another through difficult times.
Dignity
Treating every person with respect and honoring their inherent worth regardless of circumstances.
Compassion
Approaching each situation with empathy and understanding, meeting people where they are.
Responsibility
Taking ownership of our mission and being accountable to the families we serve.
Our Story
In Pico Rivera and Montebello, countless single parents and their children face the heartbreaking reality of homelessness. Families struggle to find stability, shelter, and hope.
That's where Padres De Los Angeles steps in. As a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we're dedicated to empowering single parents and at-risk youth through food assistance, job support, and emergency housing.
Our team of dedicated volunteers works tirelessly to provide nutritious meals, job readiness support, temporary housing assistance, and ongoing guidance to families in need. Together, we're building brighter futures—one parent, one family, one community at a time.
Pico Rivera & Montebello, CA
501(c)(3) · EIN: 92-3154869
A Community-Powered Mission
Padres De Los Angeles (PDLA) is a grassroots organization fueled exclusively by the heart of our community. Unlike larger institutions, we currently operate without city, state, or federal grant funding. While we are persistent in our efforts to secure government support and continue to apply for public assistance programs, our mission currently relies entirely on the generosity of private donors and local businesses.
This independence allows us to be agile and responsive to the immediate needs of Pico Rivera and Montebello families, but it means we cannot do it alone. Every dollar we receive comes from neighbors helping neighbors. Your contributions are not just donations — they are the literal foundation of every meal provided, every youth mentored, and every family stabilized.
A Message From Our Founder
Saul Galvan
Founder & Executive Director
Padres De Los Ángeles
My career in real estate centered on helping people find a place to call home. Then I found myself without one.
The hardship that led me to establish Padres De Los Ángeles began in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Following a separation and the loss of my job, I eventually found myself living in my car.
Staying close to my children was my priority. I continued taking them to school and picking them up while searching for employment. I drove for Uber and DoorDash to earn what I could as I worked to rebuild my life.
That experience changed my understanding of what families face when they lose stability. Responsibilities do not stop when you lose your income or your home. You still have children who depend on you, decisions to make, and a future you are trying to protect.
I also met parents and young people facing difficult circumstances of their own. Those encounters helped shape my decision to create Padres De Los Ángeles.
Today, our work focuses on practical support: food, hygiene essentials, community outreach, and connections to resources. We listen, treat people with dignity, and remain honest about what we can provide. We know that even a modest amount of help can ease a family’s burden.
I invite you to take part by donating, volunteering, or connecting us with people and businesses willing to help. Your support makes it possible for us to reach more families.
Thank you for helping us show up for our community.
With gratitude,