Los Angeles Dream Center
The Los Angeles Dream Center, located in the Echo Park area of Los Angeles, California, is a well-known faith-based charitable organization focused on providing extensive support and resources to underserved communities. Founded by Pastors Tommy and Matthew Barnett and operating out of the former Queen of Angels Hospital, the Dream Center offers a wide range of programs aimed at addressing issues like homelessness, hunger, addiction, poverty, and human trafficking. Key services include residential rehabilitation programs for adults and teens, transitional housing for families, massive food distribution networks that serve thousands weekly, foster care intervention programs, job skills training, and various community outreach initiatives. It functions as a resource hub, relying heavily on volunteers to help connect individuals and families in need with immediate assistance and long-term pathways toward recovery and stability.