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
“Summer was always the hardest part,” explains Carolina Wolf. Carolina entered foster care when she was 13 years old. “Summer […more…]
During her undergraduate studies at UC Davis, Nelly Escalante wrestled with what many first-generation college students encounter: imposter syndrome. Often […more…]
Collette Bowers Zinn, a fourth-generation educator and former litigator, founded the nonprofit Axis in 2020 to address persistent disparities in […more…]
The Arts
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…]
On a recent morning at Holocaust Museum LA (HMLA), Betsy, a docent, was leading a tour group of 20 LA […more…]
Social Justice
A new apartment building in the heart of Venice, California, stands as a testament to the successful work that Venice […more…]
On a recent morning at Holocaust Museum LA (HMLA), Betsy, a docent, was leading a tour group of 20 LA […more…]
Diane Ausbon had every reason to drop fourth grader Jolonne from J3’s reading intervention program when he wouldn’t stop disrupting […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
If you drive through South Los Angeles these days, you might come across a seemingly incongruous sight sprouting from the […more…]
From 2013 to 2020, the number of women experiencing homelessness increased by nearly 70%, according to the Greater Los Angeles […more…]
Yeardley Love was a vibrant University of Virginia lacrosse player when she was killed by her ex-boyfriend three weeks before […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
At first, Donnaysia thought it strange the teachers at Da Vinci RISE High, a charter school in Los Angeles designed […more…]
Imagine the rush of thrilling emotions that comes with preparing to adopt for the very first time. Making it through […more…]
“Summer was always the hardest part,” explains Carolina Wolf. Carolina entered foster care when she was 13 years old. “Summer […more…]
For the Children
“Summer was always the hardest part,” explains Carolina Wolf. Carolina entered foster care when she was 13 years old. “Summer […more…]
Without access to proper food, education, or toys to play with, how can a child truly grow into a healthy […more…]
Debbie Allen started her dance academy in 2001 because she wanted to give as many young people as possible – […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…]
The aptly named nonprofit StrengthUnited harnesses resources from its community to bring mental health healing and equal access to opportunities […more…]
Education
The aptly named nonprofit StrengthUnited harnesses resources from its community to bring mental health healing and equal access to opportunities […more…]
Julie López played soccer for as long as she can remember. Growing up in a family of seven in Sylmar […more…]
Diane Ausbon had every reason to drop fourth grader Jolonne from J3’s reading intervention program when he wouldn’t stop disrupting […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
“When people think about adopting, they typically think about adopting a baby. But every child deserves a family. At Kidsave, […more…]
A new apartment building in the heart of Venice, California, stands as a testament to the successful work that Venice […more…]
Three years after a global pandemic ground the world to a halt, California’s COVID-19 state of emergency was finally lifted […more…]