Helping Families One Hand At A Time | info@ohanacenterav.org

Well Being is at the forefront of what we work towards

Ohana is a Hawaiian word meaning family. At Ohana Center our extended family members are  the members of our community. Through our motto “Helping Families One Hand at a Time” Ohana Center staff strive to encourage critical thinking and problem solving skills through individual empowerment and positive self image. Utilizing the African spirit of UBUNTU “I am because we are,” 

Ohana Center’s  mission is to provide families with the tools they need to be on the road to stability. Our vision is to bridge the gap between community, family, and home life. 

Utilizing therapeutic methods that  encourage self-sufficiency and economic independence. We seek to help “at-risk” and underserved individuals and families, working toward a brighter future.

​At Ohana Center we believe in taking action with urgency in order to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing today’s society.

Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of others.

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From Carpooling to Sisterhood

“We realize our calling to our community was in great need of a grassroots community organization.” 

Shindana and Dr.Aziza, co-founders of Ohana Center, both worked and lived in the Antelope Valley and provided services to the community. Together, they would brainstorm on how to help individuals and families, and their neighbors in the community where they live. Ohana leadership knew it was vital to their community to have an outlet that was open and comfortable for the community.

Ohana Center's Origin

Ohana Center’s origin story developed over the treacherous 60-mile commute from the Antelope Valley to the San Fernando Valley for work at an intergenerational preschool. Like most carpooling pairs, during our commute, we began to discuss our goals and dreams along with the needs of our extended family and community. After living and working in the Antelope Valley for over 20 years, Shindana Weathers and Aziza Shepherd started to help individuals and families that needed support from and information about local resources. By utilizing their lived experience and knowledge of peer support, early childhood education, mental health, and community advocacy. Ohana Center was created by two black women who wanted to play a vital role in their community and establish an outlet, space, and environment that promotes community interaction and dialogue.

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Your support is important to our work at Ohana Center. There are many ways you can contribute towards our causes, and every little bit that you commit goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission. Learn more about how you can get involved and take advantage of the opportunity to do some good.

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