30M+ lbs
FOOD DISTRIBUTED
184K+
COVID TESTS GIVEN
880K+
MASKS & PPE SHARED
2,500+
LAPTOPS TO STUDENTS
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MISSION
"To educate Managed Care Plans (MCPs) on the importance of strengthening the patient-provider relationship within African American populations in South LA and California."
VISION
"We envision a future where community partners and managed care health plans collaborate to minimize health inequities and disparities in South LA’s African American populations."
Value
"We help cross-sector partners move beyond transactional, program-by-program approaches toward a stronger model of shared community leadership. Together, partners align around local priorities, incubate new ideas, and expand the collective capacity needed to advance lasting systems change."
OUR STORY
Our Crisis
Response Roots
CRSSLA formed in March 2020 as South LA faced the COVID‑19 crisis. Churches, clinics, schools, and community groups came together to move food, PPE, testing, and technology directly to neighbors who were being left out of traditional systems.
"When the world stopped in March 2020, South LA couldn't wait. We realized that existing systems weren't built for our resilience—so we built our own."
— Cheryl Branch, Executive Director
Cheryl Branch
Executive Director & Network Lead
LA Metropolitan Churches
Cheryl oversees CRSSLA’s daily relief operations and the collaborative network’s long-term crisis strategy.
Robert Sausedo
Co-Founder Emeritus
Community Build
Helped shape our founding vision and direct action model — continuing as champion of the network.
ACH Project
State-Selected Proof of Concept
CRSSLA’s multi-sector Accountable Community for Health (ACH) project was selected by the State of California and CACHI as a proof of concept for community health equity. From 2023–2025, we brought together 25+ organizations and faith partners to build a wellness fund, shared governance, data systems, and resident leadership. In 2026, CRSSLA will help lead a statewide convening of 36 counties, a milestone highlighted in CACHI’s 10-year success report.
ACH Steering Committee
This steering committee guides and governs the CACHI initiative in South Los Angeles. Our leadership ensures that justice remains at the center of every crisis response and long-term recovery effort.
Cheryl Branch
Executive Director & Network Lead
LA Metropolitan Churches · Leads CRSSLA’s daily network strategy and crisis response across South LA.
Carrie Broadus
Board Chair
LA Metropolitan Churches · Provides governance and community leadership for the network.
Dr. Brenda Wiewel
Graduate Professor
University of Southern California · Brings critical research and public health expertise.
Bernita Walker
Executive Director
Project Peacemakers Inc. · Leads justice and violence prevention efforts within the network.
Consult the full Leadership page for our comprehensive committee roster and strategic partners.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Connect with our Committees.
Pick a meeting that works for you. Start with the General Meeting if you’re new. Welcome to our neighborhood teams! CRSSLA committees are an open invitation for all neighbors, faith partners, and local groups to join hands and build a stronger, safer South LA together.
Network hub
General Meeting
1st & 3rd Wednesdays · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
New here? Start here. Get updates, meet neighbors, and hear what’s happening across all committees.
Monthly
Education Committee
1st Monday · 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM
CO-CHAIRS:
CEDRIC NELMS AND ALBERTA MOORE
We help our neighborhood kids succeed by making sure they have folders, tutors, and great library programs right here in South LA.
Weekly
Public Health Committee
Every Thursday · 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM
ADVISOR:
DR. BRENDA WIEWEL, USC KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
We partner with local doctors and churches to bring health info and resources straight to our families.
Advocacy
Justice Committee
2nd Wednesday · 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM
CHAIR:
BERNITA WALKER
We work to keep our streets safe and make sure everyone in the neighborhood is treated fairly by the system.
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Meetings
Biweekly General Meetings and committee sessions are open to all. Connect with our three committees and find your place in South LA's crisis response.
How to Join the Network
GET INVOLVED
Partners & Donors
The network behind the network.
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Support
South LA
Wellness
Your gifts provide immediate relief and long-term stability for South LA families. Support reaches neighbors directly through our trusted crisis network of churches, clinics, and community groups.
Prefer mail? Checks payable to:
LA Metropolitan Churches
Attn: Annye Li
3320 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
Contact
CRSSLA
Contact CRSSLA for support, partnerships, or to join the network.
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Email Us
crsslaleadagency@gmail.com
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CALL US
(323) 238-0446
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VISIT Our Hub
3320 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011