Community
ORGANIZATIONS
Join The Bloc in donating and supporting organizations that are making a difference.
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The Bloc is home to various local Los Angeles based muralists. These murals are the best places to snap a pic at The Bloc!
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ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
American Cancer Society is fighting back against breast cancer and your gift means they can bring hope to cancer patients. Together they are fighting cancer smarter, better and harder than ever have before. Show your support by getting involved now!
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DTLA PROUD
Committed to celebrating everyone's story, spreading optimism, growing our community and expanding our definition of diversity.
DTLA Proud is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that strengthens and empowers the local LGBTQ+ & ally community in Downtown Los Angeles through visibility, volunteerism, partnerships and events. Founded by a grassroots group of local residents, business owners, community leaders and nightlife promoters, we were born from the idea that together we could create an all-inclusive community that represents the diverse LGBTQ+ population that lives, works and plays in the thriving heart of the city of Los Angeles.
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PRIDE CAMPAIGN
Through love, hope and community The Bloc comes together to support our city of angels, inclusive of all. As an advocate for race equality and LGBTQ+ communities, The Bloc is a welcoming safe haven in the heart of DTLA. At the center of The Bloc's vision, We Are Love, We Are Hope and We Are Community, the message of positivity welcomes and unites Los Angeles.
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Project Q
ProjectQ Salon & Community Center is a non-profit organization that provides a safe space for LGBTQIA+ homeless youth. At our Community Center, LGBTQIA+ homeless youth can receive free mentorship classes and workshops, along with free gender affirming haircuts, clothing, binders, and so much more. We pride ourselves on being 100% inclusive and a safe space where everyone is welcome; regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, size, ability, and income.
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YMCA
Challenge yourself to step up for your health, all while helping the community! The Bloc is a proud sponsor of the YMCA Stair Climb! Get connected and raise money for the low-cost YMCA community programs such as: food distribution helping families achieve post-pandemic stability, teen programs cultivating future leaders, youth sports fostering teamwork and resilience, summer camps (both day and overnight) that fill children with the wonder of new experiences, and much more
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MATT SMILEY
We at the Bloc are proud to welcome back Matt Smiley, who is an accomplished artist and an award winning filmmaker. He is known for his colorful paintings with compelling themes. He has revived "The Blocs of Love!" "The Blocs of Love are a representation of just that idea. Love is something that is built over time.' -Matt Smiley'
Location: Hope Street - By UCLA Health
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ROBERT VARGAS
Artist based in Downtown Los Angeles, but for the world! Robert Vargas is a contemporary artist known for his mixed-media portraits, murals and live events.
Location: Hope St at Macy's entrance
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COLLETTE MILLER
Angel Wings Artist Colette Miller also musician and filmmaker creates art inspired by the heart, dreams and philosophies….
Location: Corner of W 8th St and Hope St
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RUBEN ROJAS
Los Angeles based artist, activist, speaker, and entrepreneur, Ruben Rojas uses art to inspire others to see through the lens of love.
Location: Flower St next to Paper Source
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WRDSMTH
WRDSMTH is an LA-based street artist who aspires to inspire others on a daily basis with colorful and well-chosen words crafted into indelible thoughts and phrases that he paints/pastes onto walls around the world.
Location: Corner of W 8th St and Hope St
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