THE UNITED STATES MISSION was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1962 by the Reverend Robert Humphries.  The organization was incorporated in the State of California in 1966 and soon sought and was granted, nonprofit and tax exempt status.  Under I. R. S. Code Section 501 (c) (3) our tax exemption number is #94-1585260. All of the Missions in the United States Mission system remain, largely, financially and administratively independent of one another.  With the exception of a small central emergency fund, all funds raised locally are devoted to our local homeless concerns.    The Mission receives no funding from Federal, State or Local Government programs or from other social service organizations. All of our funding comes from concerned corporations and generous individuals in our local community.    The Administrator of the Los Angeles Mission is:          Mr. James Canipe He or any Staff memberwill be happy to answer any questions by phone at:         [323] 604 0337                        Or by E-Mail at:    info@usmission.org Monetary donations in the form of checks or money orders are  badly needed.  Please make payable to: UNITED STATES MISSION 1607 East 1st Street Los Angeles, Ca. 90033 Donations of food, clothing, furniture or other items are needed often.  Arrangements for pick up or drop off can be made by contacting us as shown. YOUR DONATION SUPPORTS OUR ONGOING EFFORTS... PROVIDING THOUSANDS OF MEALS FOR THE HOMELESS EACH YEAR... PROVIDING BOTH EMERGENCY AND LONG TERM SHELTER... PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED CLOTHING FOR THE NEEDY.