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History North Valley Caring Services was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1995. The organization was a derivative of efforts by the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Southern California to provide charitable works and programs to people in direct proximity to UM churches based in urban communities. Taking place shortly after Los Angeles’ 1992 civil unrest, these initial efforts by the UMC came to be known as “Shalom Zones.” The Shalom Zone at Sepulveda UMC in North Hills was one of the better known projects of its kind, as there was an extraordinary need in East North Hills for quality programs that addressed health, safety, education, and nutrition. Thus this particular Shalom Zone was turned into the charitable nonprofit known as North Valley Caring Services, now serving over 2,000 individuals each year.
Community Demographics North Valley Caring Services (NVCS) serves the poorest communities in the San Fernando Valley. The median household income is $33,669; which is $10,000 less than the average for Los Angeles County, and $17,000 less than the average for the San Fernando Valley. With approximately 19,000 residents in just 1.5 square miles, North Hills’ Langdon/Orion Street area (where NVCS is located) is one of the most densely populated areas of Los Angeles County. Many families consist of recent Central and Latin American immigrants, who speak little or no English. For many years, the neighborhood has been portrayed by police and the media as an example of poverty, neglect, violence, drug trafficking, fractured families and gang rule. The neighborhood has very high rates of substance abuse arrests, child protective services interventions, and school drop outs.
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