Lila Guirguis Begins
Lila Guirguis begins as the Director of the Karsh Family Social Service Center.
Mobile Food Pantry Launches
The first Karsh Center Mobile Food Pantry program launches at Koreatown Youth and Community Center’s Menlo Apartments.
Karsh Center Grand Opening Ceremony with Mayor Eric Garcetti
At the November Grand Opening of the Karsh Center, the following services open to clients: food pantry, dental and vision clinics, and pro bono legal aid.
The Karsh Center Incorporates
The Karsh Center becomes incorporated as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Elizabeth Ross Begins
Elizabeth Ross starts as the founding Director of the Karsh Center.
The Karsh Center Receives Initial Funding
The Karsh Center receives significant initial funding from the Michael and Irene Ross Endowment, the Annenberg Foundation, and the Erwin Rautenberg Foundation.
Food Pantry Moves Into Karsh
The Temple’s Sunday Food Pantry moves into the Karsh Center.
The Karsh Center is Named
The tikkun olam center is named the Karsh Family Social Service Center in honor of congregants Bruce and Martha Karsh.
Pro Bono Legal Clinics
From 2013 - 2016, six Karsh Center legal Collaborators begin hosting pro bono legal clinics at the Temple, using volunteer attorneys to serve clients in need.
Integrated Social Service Center
The Temple leadership begins conversations with social service providers across Los Angeles and develops parameters for selecting potential collaborators for the contemplated new Center.