Without access to proper food, education, or toys to play with, how can a child truly grow into a healthy adult? Very few children living in poverty have access to these necessities. Para Los Niños, which means “For the Children,” was founded over 43 years ago in response to the desperate circumstances facing children on Skid Row. These were the forgotten children of Los Angeles – kids who had been ignored by public resources. By [...more...]
At first, Donnaysia thought it strange the teachers at Da Vinci RISE High, a charter school in Los Angeles designed around the need of at-promise youth, would greet her with a cheerful smile and a [...more...]
Giving List Matching Challenges
Youth Development
Yeardley Love was a vibrant University of Virginia lacrosse player when she was killed by her ex-boyfriend three weeks before […more…]
Collette Bowers Zinn, a fourth-generation educator and former litigator, founded the nonprofit Axis in 2020 to address persistent disparities in […more…]
During her undergraduate studies at UC Davis, Nelly Escalante wrestled with what many first-generation college students encounter: imposter syndrome. Often […more…]
The Arts
Holocaust Museum LA honored icon Arnold Schwarzenegger with the “Award of Courage” at the 15th annual gala on Monday, November […more…]
You can’t understand the history of the United States without understanding the immigrant story. This is the idea that motivated […more…]
Debbie Allen started her dance academy in 2001 because she wanted to give as many young people as possible – […more…]
Social Justice
Diane Ausbon had every reason to drop fourth grader Jolonne from J3’s reading intervention program when he wouldn’t stop disrupting […more…]
“Hope.” This overworked noun can read like a blasé greeting card shorthand to those who have no need of it. […more…]
Exciting changes are happening in J3 Foundation’s Cozy Reading Club. The non-profit is expanding their free literacy program to reach […more…]
Public Square
You can’t understand the history of the United States without understanding the immigrant story. This is the idea that motivated […more…]
Human Rights
Lightforce One is a shining example of the difference one human being can make when they concentrate a laser-like focus […more…]
Homelessness and Housing
From 2013 to 2020, the number of women experiencing homelessness increased by nearly 70%, according to the Greater Los Angeles […more…]
A new apartment building in the heart of Venice, California, stands as a testament to the successful work that Venice […more…]
Health
Yeardley Love was a vibrant University of Virginia lacrosse player when she was killed by her ex-boyfriend three weeks before […more…]
If you drive through South Los Angeles these days, you might come across a seemingly incongruous sight sprouting from the […more…]
Six-year-old Yahaira’s favorite part of school was looking at picture books. But as her vision became worse, she couldn’t enjoy […more…]
Global Reach
Lightforce One is a shining example of the difference one human being can make when they concentrate a laser-like focus […more…]
In the wake of Maui’s tragic 2023 wildfires, relief organizations and the goodwill of the world at large poured into […more…]
Fostering Care
Imagine the rush of thrilling emotions that comes with preparing to adopt for the very first time. Making it through […more…]
At first, Donnaysia thought it strange the teachers at Da Vinci RISE High, a charter school in Los Angeles designed […more…]
“When people think about adopting, they typically think about adopting a baby. But every child deserves a family. At Kidsave, […more…]
For the Children
During her undergraduate studies at UC Davis, Nelly Escalante wrestled with what many first-generation college students encounter: imposter syndrome. Often […more…]
Exciting changes are happening in J3 Foundation’s Cozy Reading Club. The non-profit is expanding their free literacy program to reach […more…]
Kathy Macaraeg, a credentialed California teacher with a busy family, was looking for an opportunity, a place where she could […more…]
Family Well-Being
Imagine the rush of thrilling emotions that comes with preparing to adopt for the very first time. Making it through […more…]
Brady United Against Gun Violence, aka the Brady Center, marks its 50th anniversary since its founding. But the organization that […more…]
The aptly named nonprofit StrengthUnited harnesses resources from its community to bring mental health healing and equal access to opportunities […more…]
Education
Collette Bowers Zinn, a fourth-generation educator and former litigator, founded the nonprofit Axis in 2020 to address persistent disparities in […more…]
Exciting changes are happening in J3 Foundation’s Cozy Reading Club. The non-profit is expanding their free literacy program to reach […more…]
ACCESS U Foundation celebrated the end of 2023 with a special night of giving and gratitude at its first-ever public […more…]
Community Resilience
Collette Bowers Zinn, a fourth-generation educator and former litigator, founded the nonprofit Axis in 2020 to address persistent disparities in […more…]
Three years after a global pandemic ground the world to a halt, California’s COVID-19 state of emergency was finally lifted […more…]
“Hope.” This overworked noun can read like a blasé greeting card shorthand to those who have no need of it. […more…]
Animals to the Rescue
In the wake of Maui’s tragic 2023 wildfires, relief organizations and the goodwill of the world at large poured into […more…]
“Summer was always the hardest part,” explains Carolina Wolf. Carolina entered foster care when she was 13 years old. “Summer […more…]
Advocacy
In the world of TV and cinema, being shot with a handgun often has the fallout of a stubbed toe […more…]
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor (BGCLAH) launched the Pathways to Success initiative to ensure that […more…]
Brady United Against Gun Violence, aka the Brady Center, marks its 50th anniversary since its founding. But the organization that […more…]