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Preserving the Past, Investing in the Future
Welcome to Boyle Heights Community Partners, a dedicated historical society and nonprofit organization committed to preserving, documenting, and archiving the history of the second-oldest community in Los Angeles: Boyle Heights!
Celebrated as the "Ellis Island of the West Coast," Boyle Heights boasts a deep, multi-ethnic heritage and a legacy of resilience. Our mission is to honor, protect, and share these remarkable stories through active community stewardship and advocacy.
What We Do
• Landmark Preservation & Advocacy: We champion local legacy establishments and historic properties, working diligently to secure official Historic-Cultural Monument status and process legacy business applications for beloved community anchors.
• Cultural Celebrations & Events: Through our signature annual Nikkei Celebration and collaborative community gatherings, we bring history to life—honoring our diverse roots and ensuring those who have been forgotten or overlooked are finally remembered..
• Education & Engagement: Through educational history tours, public presentations, active tabling at community events, and digital archives, we ensure that the rich tapestry of our neighborhood remains accessible to all.
Whether we champion landmark status for treasured neighborhood sites or unite residents for cultural festivities, Boyle Heights Community Partners is proud to protect the history that defines us while building a connected community for generations to come.
Welcome to Boyle Heights Community Partners, a dedicated historical society and nonprofit organization committed to preserving, documenting, and archiving the history of the second-oldest community in Los Angeles: Boyle Heights!
Celebrated as the "Ellis Island of the West Coast," Boyle Heights boasts a deep, multi-ethnic heritage and a legacy of resilience. Our mission is to honor, protect, and share these remarkable stories through active community stewardship and advocacy.
What We Do
• Landmark Preservation & Advocacy: We champion local legacy establishments and historic properties, working diligently to secure official Historic-Cultural Monument status and process legacy business applications for beloved community anchors.
• Cultural Celebrations & Events: Through our signature annual Nikkei Celebration and collaborative community gatherings, we bring history to life—honoring our diverse roots and ensuring those who have been forgotten or overlooked are finally remembered..
• Education & Engagement: Through educational history tours, public presentations, active tabling at community events, and digital archives, we ensure that the rich tapestry of our neighborhood remains accessible to all.
Whether we champion landmark status for treasured neighborhood sites or unite residents for cultural festivities, Boyle Heights Community Partners is proud to protect the history that defines us while building a connected community for generations to come.
Boyle Heights Community Partners is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.