M. A. CENTER
Los Angeles

Projects

Our Programs

From Mother's Kitchen serving the women of downtown LA to beach cleanups along the coast, from a children-of-all-ages youth movement to daily prayer and meditation, the MA Center LA community turns Amma's teachings into steady, practical love. Every project runs entirely on volunteers — there is a place here for every pair of hands.

"The beauty and charm of selfless love and service should not die away from the face of the earth. The world should know that a life of dedication is possible, that a life inspired by love and service to humanity is possible."

— Amma

Why it Matters

Amma teaches that a life inspired by love and service is possible for everyone. At MA Center LA that looks like a warm vegetarian lunch carried to the Downtown Women's Center, a stretch of coastline left cleaner than we found it, a blessing bag placed in the hands of someone sleeping rough, and a prayer said for a stranger in need. Seva — selfless service — is the heart of everything we do.

Our Programs

Mother's Kitchen volunteers with meals for the Downtown Women's Center

Mother's Kitchen

Vegetarian meals cooked from scratch and served each month to women at the Downtown Women's Center.

World Cleanup Day at Mother's Beach, Marina del Rey

GreenFriends

Beach cleanups, tree propagation and a homegrown plant table — protecting nature so all life may live in harmony.

AYUDH youth with Swami at a service project

AYUDH LA

Amma's international youth movement — service, friendship and personal growth for young people ages 15 to 30.

The MA Center LA community with Swami at a retreat

Circle of Love

A prayer circle holding in our hearts all those who are unwell or in need — daily mornings and Thursday evenings.

Swami leading a program before the altar at MA Center LA

IAM Meditation

Amma's Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique — free instructor-led courses and weekly guided sessions.

The LA music group performing devotional bhajans

Archana

The daily chanting of the 1,000 Names of the Divine Mother — in person and on Zoom, morning and evening.

The LA music group performing devotional bhajans

Music Group

Amma's LA music group welcomes everyone — no experience needed — to sing and play devotional bhajans.

Mother's Kitchen volunteers in the kitchen

Volunteer & Seva

All work at MA Center LA is done by volunteers. From the kitchen to the beach to the altar, there is always a place to help.

The restored art-deco MA Center LA building in Redondo Beach

Support MA Center LA

Consider making a donation to the MA Center LA, in support of Amma's local center operations and projects.

Our Impact

  • 1,100 meals a month served across LA through Mother's Kitchen
  • 135 homeless women served each month at the Downtown Women's Center
  • 45 families supported weekly after the 2025 LA wildfires
  • 2014 the year MA Center LA opened in its restored art-deco home

Get Involved

Volunteer

Join us in the kitchen, on the beach or at satsang — everyone is welcome.

Donate

Support MA Center LA's local charities and Amma's humanitarian work.

Contact Us

Questions about a program or how to help? Reach out anytime.