How We're Helping
We are a community-based, 501(c)(3) organization focused on maintaining and preserving California historical landmarks for future generations. With the help of our tireless staff, we organize fundraisers, maintain and replace California Historical Landmark markers and plaques, and educate the public about the importance of the history that built the great state of California.
california historical landmark #822
The California Landmark Foundation is raising money to replace the California Historical Landmark plaque for The First Jewish Site in Los Angeles. The Hebrew Benevolent Society of Los Angeles, the first charitable organization in the city, acquired the site from the city council by deed of April 9, 1855. This purchase of a sacred burial ground represented the first organized community effort by the pioneer Jewish settlers.
In 1968, a Bronze plaque was placed and the site was registered California Historical Landmark #822. Sometime between 2020 and 2022 someone stole the plaque and damaged the marker.
Let’s bring dignity and respect back to California Historical Landmark #822 – The First Jewish Site in Los Angeles. 100% of your donations will go directly toward replacing the missing plaque, The California Landmark Foundation is ran entirely with volunteers.
Whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.
we care
Across the state of California metal thieves and vandals are stealing and destroying our history. Have you ever wondered if anyone cares? We care! We are the the California Landmark Foundation and we need your help to continue our mission to maintain and preserve California Historical Landmarks.
You matter
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, we thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
Get Involved
At last count there are 33 California Historical Landmark plaques or markers missing and 118 that were never dedicated at all. These plaques give valuable historical information and deserve to be replaced or installed. We need your help! Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know. We are always looking for volunteers to help make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you.