We walk side-by-side and in solidarity with Boyle Heights residents to build a healthy, safe, and thriving Boyle Heights community for all.

Proyecto Pastoral’s mission is to empower the community of Boyle Heights through grassroots projects in education, leadership, and service.

Education

We have built educational pipeline through Early Education Centers, Youth Development, and Community School Transformation Strategies.

Collective Impact

We are the backbone organization to the Promesa Boyle Heights collective impact initiative.

Community Empowerment

We build the power of those most impacted by systemic inequalities to create transformational change.

Homeless Shelters

We restore a sense of wholeness for shelter participants by building connections with the community.

Resident voices guide us and our values drive us

SOLIDARITY

We are called to be in solidarity with others, especially the poor

DIGNITY

We believe in the dignity of all human life, and welcome whomever comes for whatever reason

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

Community members are decision-makers, and community leadership is integral to our vision of community change

RELATIONSHIPS

Our work is rooted in strong, reciprocal relationships with residents and partners

JUSTICE

Our vision of justice integrates spirituality and is manifested by how we build relationships