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Strengthening the Black Village (SBV) banner in red, gold, black, and green with the words “SBV Black Village est. 2021” on a wavy quilted background.
Banner featuring Pan-African colors and the year of our founding: 2021.
Quote reads: “Weaving together villages of care for the nourishment of the souls, bodies, and minds of our children.”
Our mission: “Weaving together villages of care for the nourishment of the souls, bodies, and minds of our children.”

Greetings of peace, love, and joy!
You are at the front gate of the Village, and we welcome you in.

Thank you for your patience as we migrate to this new site and prepare for the opening of our in-person Family Resource Center. We’re building something beautiful, and we’re so glad you’re here.

Our Nimble Village

Meeting Families Where They Are—On Zoom—and Drawing them Closer—

A Zoom grid showing eight adult participants in a virtual SBV parenting class. Some appear on live video while others display profile photos. The group includes Black and Latinx parents and caregivers, each engaged in the session.
Parents and caregivers gather online for an SBV parenting certification class — building skills and community from home

Villagers at the Table of Celebration

A Gift: One Glimpse into In-Person Community

Children and adults sit together at a long table during SBV’s 2023 Christmas party. The group enjoys festive activities with red tablecloths, gift boxes, and holiday hats in a brightly lit community room.
Families celebrate together at SBV’s 2023 Christmas party with food, games, the Christmas story, and gifts for children.

Village at the heart of the community at Saint Mark

A church in the heart of the community, with the community at heart.

SBV was born in the community and grew in the wild — through Zoom rooms, living rooms, and library basements. But in this new season, we’re planting roots. Our Family Resource Center at Saint Mark is more than a building — it’s sacred soil. A place where families can gather, grow, and flourish.

We are a Black-led, faith-rooted nonprofit — deeply grounded in our call to build thriving, just, and joyful villages of care. While our work centers Black families — because in LA County, Black children are only 9% of the population but make up 26% of those in out-of-home care — we welcome all.

Flyer announcing the opening of the SBV Family Resource Center on October 6, 2025, with images of Saint Mark, SBV, and a welcoming community.

Register for Our 8-Week Effective Black Parenting Course

Bonus! SBV Adds A

Soul/Self-Care Module To Enrich the Curriculem

Have you been court-mandated to take parenting classes? Are you looking for tools to add to your parenting, teaching and mentoring toolkits? You do not have to be in crisis, or wait unti there is one to seek more training. Are you ready to join a small group of caregivers who will learn, laugh, and even cry together as we learn how to be the best parents/guardians we can be? Register today to express your interest and be the first to know when our next cohort opens. Whether you’re a new parent, a grandparent, or simply someone raising up the next generation, you are welcome here. The Village is preparing for you—don’t miss your seat at the table.

Please click or tap HERE to open the parenting course registration form in a new tab.

Effective Black Parenting Parent Handbook cover: illustration of joyful Black family on white background with purple and blue border


Register for Parenting Class
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Nourish the Village

Ways to Give, Participate and Be A Blessing

Zeffy is our main donation platform because it allows 100% of your gift to go directly to Strengthening the Black Village, with no transaction fees. We encourage supporters to give through Zeffy whenever possible. Thank you!

Prefer another method? Our Linktree includes giving options like CashApp, PayPal, and Venmo, as well as access to our social media, media coverage, and event information.

It’s colorful, easy to use, and a great way to learn more about who we are and how we serve. ✨

Prefer another method? Our Linktree includes giving options like CashApp, PayPal, and Venmo — as well as access to our social media, media coverage, and event information.

It’s colorful, easy to use, and a great way to learn more about who we are and how we serve. ✨

Flyer for Strengthening the Black Village donation page on Zeffy, with SBV logo and tagline
Support family reunification and community care through SBV – Donate via Zeffy today with no fee!

Donate & Support the Village
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Connect with Rev. Christy: Founder and Executive Director of SBV

Go forth in peace, hope, love, joy, and faith — knowing you are not alone. You are invited to click on Rev. Christy’s image to learn about all the ways she and SBV stand in the gap for families. Then enjoy the benediction poem that was written to bless you as you move in this world, fighting for justice, goodness, mercy, and dignity. Be blessed always.

A Word from Our Founder

Benediction by Rev. Christy Ann Clark, written in two columns on a parchment scroll background with spiral detail
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Strengthening the Black Village logo: children beneath a roof in red, gold, and green

QR code linking to SBV’s Linktree with giving platforms, social media, brochure, KBLA radio, and more


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✉ revcaclark@strengtheningtheblackvillage.org
☎ (323) 804-8469
8305 S. Gramercy Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90047

SBV is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

EIN: 87​-4056040

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