The Office of Samoan Affairs of California, Inc. was founded in 1976 in San Francisco to address the myriad social issues experienced by members of the Samoan community in the greater San Francisco area. With the move of the headquarters to Los Angeles County in 1989, the target population expanded to include at-risk, economically disadvantaged, disenfranchised members of the general public, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or creed, gender or age who lived within our service delivery areas—the LA County Supervisorial Districts 2 and 4.
The Office of Samoan Affairs of California, Inc. (OSA) is a non-profit organization— established to address social, emotional, and employment needs of youth and targeted disadvantaged populations, particularly within the Samoan community. Here are some key points about our organization:
- Mission: OSA’s mission is to provide culturally and linguistically relevant services to eligible individuals. Their focus includes social support, emotional well-being, and employment opportunities for the community they serve.
- Services: We operate a variety of programs aimed at serving the community, with a particular emphasis on supporting low-income families. Programs include those for youth development, employment training, and cultural preservation.
- Performance and Recognition: OSA has earned a 4/4 Star rating from Charity Navigator, indicating high accountability, transparency, and financial health, which suggests they manage their resources effectively for their mission.
- Community Engagement: The organization has been serving the community for over 40 years and engages in public outreach, awareness campaigns, and community events to foster community health, cultural understanding, and support.
Services include culturally and linguistically appropriate Parenting and Anger Management classes, para-profession counseling, mental health therapy, domestic violence victims and batterer’s programs (both male and female), community outreach nutrition education, enhancement and recreational after-school programs in Los Beach, Lomita and Carson, a youth support program at a middle school site, a senior home outreach program, and job-related services at our LA county facilities.
MISSION:
To encourage and support the self-sufficiency of Samoans and other at-risk individuals through community and social based services and educational programs.
VALUES:
Tautua (Service), Fa’aaloalo (Respect), Alofa (Love and care for our fellowmen), Fa’amaoni (Accountability)
- Location: The headquarters of the Office of Samoan Affairs is situated at 520 E. Carson Plaza Court, Carson, CA 90746, with additional service offices nearby at 454 E. Carson Plaza Dr. #109, Carson, CA 90746.