Service. Community. Reflection.

"We are frequently tempted to think that holiness is only for those who can withdraw from ordinary affairs to spend much time in prayer. That is not the case. We are all called to be holy by living our lives with love and by bearing witness in everything we do, wherever we find ourselves." - Pope Francis

Our Mission

Ignatians West transforms lives by supporting nonprofit agencies that assist people who are poor or marginalized through the service and companionship of mature adults 50+ who are available to share their experience and talent in meaningful part time volunteer positions and reflect on their encounters in the Ignatian tradition.

​Partner Agencies

Ignatians West volunteers serve throughout the greater Los Angeles area with our partner agencies

• California Department of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Justice
• CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates
• Catholic Charities, LA
• Habitat for Humanity
• House of Yahweh
• Loyola High School
• St. Paul
  
• ​​The Christopher's

• ​St. Bernard High School
• Bresee Foundation
• St. Camillus Catholic Center​
• St. Hilary Parish​
  
• St. John’s Regional Medical Center
  
• St. Margaret’s Center​
• St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy​
• St. Mary Magdalen School​
• Verbum Dei High School​
• Dolores Mission School

• The Center at Blessed Sacrament
• ​Resurrection School
• ​St. Luke’s Shower Program, Long Beach
• ​Angel Interfaith Network
• ​Brothers' Helpers
• ​St. Anastasia School, Adeste After School Program​​
• Blessed Sacrament Parish

​Volunteer Testimonials

I have been inspired by the other volunteers' work carried on in a true Christian spirit of love and giving.
​- Bob Mallano
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I have learned that we are all God's creatures - that the first shall be last and the last shall be first.
​- Terry O'Donnell
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I love that this group strengthens me in my spiritual journey. There is so much wisdom and faith in our meetings.
​- Lisa Pound
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Working in the spiritual care community is so enlightening. I am improving my ability to see with the eyes of my heart.
​- Mary Ann Bognar

Lynn Hansen

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