South LA All In (SLAAI), an initiative of the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD), brings together residents, community organizations, businesses, and public agencies to advance equitable community development in South Los Angeles. Through collaboration, research, and community-driven partnerships, SLAAI focuses on four interconnected priorities: good jobs, housing stability and affordability, access to capital, and education. By connecting community priorities with resources and opportunities, South LA All In works to ensure residents and businesses have a voice in shaping—and benefiting from—the future of South Los Angeles.
About South LA All In
South LA All In (SLAAI) is a community-centered initiative of the Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) dedicated to strengthening collaboration and expanding opportunities across South Los Angeles.
By bringing together residents, community-based organizations, businesses, and civic leaders, SLAAI supports coordinated efforts to address four key priorities: good jobs, housing stability and affordability, access to capital, and education.
Through partnerships, community engagement, and shared action, South LA All In helps align resources, elevate local voices, and advance solutions that reflect the needs and aspirations of South LA communities.
Upcoming Events
3rd Annual South LA All In “Meeting of the Minds” Symposium, October 29.
The Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD) cordially invites you to the 3rd Annual South LA All In “Meeting of the Minds”Symposium.
This annual Symposium brings together South LA leaders and stakeholders to discuss South LA’s most pressing issues and chart pathways forward. This year’s Symposium will focus on pathways to Good Jobs for South LA residents amid the ongoing affordability crisis.
Who Should Attend? South LA All In members, South LA residents and stakeholders, community-based organizations, faith-based leaders, educators, small business owners and entrepreneurs, public agencies, philanthropy and business leaders.
The “Meeting of the Minds Symposium” is organized as part of CRCD’s South LA All In initiative, which brings together community, business and civic partners to expand opportunity across South Los Angeles.
South LA is Home Culmination
We are proud to celebrate the successful culmination of the third cohort of the South LA Is Home Faith-Based Capacity Building Series, which launched in June 2026.
Throughout this series, faith-based leaders from across South Los Angeles strengthened their knowledge and skills around affordable housing and real estate development, exploring topics including design and planning, project financing, strategic partnerships, and community-centered development.
Participants also had the opportunity to connect with experienced architects who provided site analysis and assessments to help advance their projects, strengthen their organizational capacity, and bring their community visions closer to reality.
We are honored to celebrate this cohort of faith-based leaders:
- Brookins-Kirkland Community AME Church
- Emmanuel-H.M. Turner AME Church
- Emmanuel Church of God in Christ
- Greater New Salem Missionary Baptist Church
- House of Refuge Church of God & Christ
Thank you to our partners at LISC LA and Ward EDC for joining us and contributing their expertise and support throughout this initiative.
News and Updates
Black Cultural District Connects with Regional Cultural Leaders
The Historic South Los Angeles Black Cultural District continues to build momentum through participation in the Cultural Districts Network, a collaborative of cultural districts, arts leaders, community organizations, and public agencies working to preserve and celebrate the unique histories and identities of neighborhoods across Los Angeles County. The network provides a space for cultural districts to share lessons, explore common challenges, and advance strategies that support cultural preservation, community engagement, and equitable economic development. Participants include representatives from established and emerging cultural districts representing diverse communities throughout the region.
As California’s first officially designated Black Cultural District, Historic South Los Angeles represents a major milestone in recognizing and preserving the cultural legacy, creativity, and contributions of Black communities in Los Angeles. Ongoing collaboration through the Cultural Districts Network helps strengthen connections among cultural leaders while advancing efforts to ensure that community history, arts, and cultural assets remain visible, celebrated, and protected for future generations.
