A Better LA
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
A Better LA (ABLA) is a Los Angeles–based nonprofit organization that was founded in 2003 by Pete Carroll and Lou Tice. Operating as a 501(c)(3) entity, ABLA brings together leaders from private, nonprofit, social service, faith-based, education, and law enforcement sectors to support efforts aimed at reducing violence and strengthening inner-city communities. The organization focuses on creating a sustainable, comprehensive model for community safety by empowering change at the local level, with a mission to improve outcomes in Los Angeles neighborhoods. ABLA’s work positions it within the broader non-profit field dedicated to violence reduction and community development, leveraging cross-sector collaboration to address local challenges. The group is based in the city of Los Angeles, in the California region, and engages a regional network of stakeholders to advance its objectives.