CORPORATE FACT SHEET
El Proyecto del Barrio, Inc. has provided an extensive array of health and medical, employment, behavioral health and child development services to the community for more than 50 years. Founded in 1971 to provide services to the Northeast San Fernando Valley, El Proyecto has expanded its services to the entire San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles.
The organization’s legacy of success flows from its strategy linking El Proyecto to underserved populations in the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to identify and help thousands of individuals and families that have not been reached by previous outreach efforts. The organization infuses culturally appropriate strategies with an affirmation of family values and traditions. This approach has established El Proyecto as a trusted service provider that creates a safe and respectful environment for its clients.
El Proyecto works with community organizations, cities, Los Angeles County, the State of California and the federal government, small companies and major corporations to fund comprehensive community services and advocacy for economically disadvantaged youth and adults.
The organization has built a cherised “Pride in Excellence” in its “whole person” approach which as been honored both regionally and nationally. El Proyecto has become a symbol of hope for all the communities it serves.
Health and Wellness Services:
El Proyecto Health Clinics provide accessible and affordable health care services to the growing underserved population in San Fernando Valley and San Gabriel Valley communities. Our health care operations include:
• Arleta Family Health Clinic
• Winnetka S. Mark Taper for a Healthy Community
• Azusa Health Center
• Panorama City Esperanza Clinic
• Baldwin Park Clinic
• Northridge Community Clinic
• Behavioral Health Services
More than 175,000 patient visits occur each year at El Proyecto del Barrio clinics. On many quality measures, El Proyecto’s performance is substantially better than other federally qualified health centers throughout the state.
Clinic Services:
(Services vary by clinic location)
• Family Practice
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Podiatry
• Behavioral Health
• HIV Testing and Treatment
• Family Planning and Counseling
• Comprehensive Perintal Services Program
• Women’s Health
• Mammograms
• Immunizations
• Radiology
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory
• Dental
• Pregnancy Test
