Community
ORGANIZATIONS
Join The Bloc in donating and supporting organizations that are making a difference.
Learn MoreSTREET ART
The Bloc is home to various local Los Angeles based muralists. These murals are the best places to snap a pic at The Bloc!
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ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
American Cancer Society is fighting back against breast cancer and your gift means they can bring hope to cancer patients. Together they are fighting cancer smarter, better and harder than ever have before. Show your support by getting involved now!
Learn MoreDTLA PROUD
Committed to celebrating everyone's story, spreading optimism, growing our community and expanding our definition of diversity.
DTLA Proud is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that strengthens and empowers the local LGBTQ+ & ally community in Downtown Los Angeles through visibility, volunteerism, partnerships and events. Founded by a grassroots group of local residents, business owners, community leaders and nightlife promoters, we were born from the idea that together we could create an all-inclusive community that represents the diverse LGBTQ+ population that lives, works and plays in the thriving heart of the city of Los Angeles.
Learn MorePRIDE CAMPAIGN
Through love, hope and community The Bloc comes together to support our city of angels, inclusive of all. As an advocate for race equality and LGBTQ+ communities, The Bloc is a welcoming safe haven in the heart of DTLA. At the center of The Bloc's vision, We Are Love, We Are Hope and We Are Community, the message of positivity welcomes and unites Los Angeles.
Learn MoreGay for Good
Gay For Good is a national nonprofit that provides training and resources to diverse community leaders to help them plan and lead inclusive volunteer experiences for LGBTQ+ people, allies and others to volunteer together, network and have fun. Gay For Good believes in the power of service and working hand in hand with community partners to increase LGBTQ+ representation, to promote goodwill, and to bring people together across their differences, while helping animals, the environment and people in need. Get involved. Meet new friends. Make a difference!
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Challenge yourself to step up for your health, all while helping the community! The Bloc is a proud sponsor of the YMCA Stair Climb! Get connected and raise money for the low-cost YMCA community programs such as: food distribution helping families achieve post-pandemic stability, teen programs cultivating future leaders, youth sports fostering teamwork and resilience, summer camps (both day and overnight) that fill children with the wonder of new experiences, and much more
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MATT SMILEY
We at the Bloc are proud to welcome back Matt Smiley, who is an accomplished artist and an award winning filmmaker. He is known for his colorful paintings with compelling themes. He has revived "The Blocs of Love!" "The Blocs of Love are a representation of just that idea. Love is something that is built over time.' -Matt Smiley'
Location: Hope Street - By UCLA Health
Learn MoreROBERT VARGAS
Artist based in Downtown Los Angeles, but for the world! Robert Vargas is a contemporary artist known for his mixed-media portraits, murals and live events.
Location: Hope St at Macy's entrance
Learn MoreCOLLETTE MILLER
Angel Wings Artist Colette Miller also musician and filmmaker creates art inspired by the heart, dreams and philosophies….
Location: Corner of W 8th St and Hope St
Learn MoreRUBEN ROJAS
Los Angeles based artist, activist, speaker, and entrepreneur, Ruben Rojas uses art to inspire others to see through the lens of love.
Location: Flower St next to Paper Source
Learn MoreWRDSMTH
WRDSMTH is an LA-based street artist who aspires to inspire others on a daily basis with colorful and well-chosen words crafted into indelible thoughts and phrases that he paints/pastes onto walls around the world.
Location: Corner of W 8th St and Hope St
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