Empowering Women Through Collective Giving: The Los Angeles Women’s Giving Circle
By Giving List Staff   |   November 7, 2024

Bonnie Davidoff and Janet Soffer are the co-founders of the Los Angeles Women’s Giving Circle, a philanthropic organization dedicated to […more…]

Dr. Sharon Nazarian: Bridging Worlds — Philanthropy, Education, and Combating Antisemitism
By Giving List Staff   |   November 7, 2024

Dr. Sharon Nazarian is a prominent philanthropist, educator, and advocate whose multifaceted career spans academia, foreign policy, and community leadership. […more…]

Miriam Muscarolas: Aligning Portfolios With the Mission
By Giving List Staff   |   November 7, 2024

With a long and fulfilling career in investment banking and investment management under her belt, Miriam Muscarolas is an expert […more…]

Post Dobbs, Abortion Funding and Access Take on Even Greater Importance in California
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Last year, the nonprofit ACCESS Reproductive Justice (ACCESS RJ) helped more than 1,865 people access abortion care and other reproductive […more…]

The Solution to a Deadly Public Health Crisis
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

There is only one thing Brady: United Against Gun Violence (Brady) Chief Development and Engagement Officer Liz Dunning wants you […more…]

Fran Drescher Survived Cancer, Then Launched a Movement to Help Prevent It
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

In the late 1990s, actress Fran Drescher began a frightening health odyssey, looking for a cause of her gynecologic symptoms […more…]

Equipping Under-Resourced Middle School Students for the World of Tomorrow
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Jose Melo was a middle school student in the Boston area when he was introduced to a resource that would […more…]

A Powerful Voice for Foster Youth
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Esmeralda Barajas entered the foster system at age 8 and exited just when she needed help the most. She had […more…]

Knowledge is Power to Save Lives in Today’s Drug Epidemic
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

“We always say, ‘not my child’ are the three most dangerous words a parent can say,” says Juli Shamash, founder […more…]

From One Child’s Dark Days with Severe Eczema to a Worldwide Movement
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

When Korey Capozza’s son was born in 2008, he was healthy in every way. But nine months later, he began […more…]

Where Los Angeles Meets the Sky
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Griffith Observatory is an iconic feature of the local landscape and a beacon that reminds us we are all connected […more…]

A Lifetime Commitment of Care
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Deborah Leigh Stevens, 68, was living on the streets of West Hollywood in 2014, within blocks of her former apartment. […more…]

Can You Read This? Help Make Sure Every Fourth Grader Can Read It, Too.
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

“Literacy permeates everything,” says J3 Foundation’s co-founder Joe Blackstone. Imagine staring at these words and not being able to decipher […more…]

Creating a Safety Net for the Most Marginalized in our Community
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Since 1929, when Wilshire Boulevard Temple moved into its current and now historical home, in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los […more…]

Closing the College Knowledge Gap for High School Students
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Imagine a high school student in the 90th percentile or higher of their class who is enthusiastic about learning and […more…]

How Journalism Fights on the Frontline for Nature Conservation
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Rhett Ayers Butler describes himself as a lucky child. With collected airline miles from his father’s job and a travel […more…]

Canines at Home in the Ruins
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

How many times has a family stared in slack-jawed wonder as the adorable new family dog tears around and around […more…]

A Community Music School That Bridges Social and Economic Gaps
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Neighborhood Music School has been a musical home for generations of families going back a century in Boyle Heights. Located […more…]

Providing a Safety Net So Families Can Focus on What Really Matters
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

What if a flat tire meant you couldn’t pay your rent that month? What if an unexpectedly high water bill […more…]

Helping L.A.’s Most Vulnerable Students Reach College and Beyond
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Josue, a student who attended Mendez High School in the Boyle Heights neighborhood in Los Angeles, is confident that he’ll […more…]

When Foster Youth Arrive at College, Ready to Succeed Makes It Home
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Holdyn Bray grew up in the foster care system without the basics many take for granted – sometimes she didn’t […more…]

Strengthening the Bonds Broken by Domestic Violence One Present at a Time
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

For children living in domestic violence shelters, a present can be more than just a box with a bow – […more…]

Fighting the Devastating Impact of Homelessness on Children’s Education
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Angela M. Sanchez was a junior in high school when she was evicted from her home in Glendale, California. Her […more…]

Saving Sharks, Saving Oceans: The Fight for Marine and Ocean Protection
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Did you know that millions of sharks endure agonizing deaths each year – all for a bowl of soup? Shark […more…]

At the Forefront of Tackling Injustice
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Social Justice Partners Los Angeles (SJPLA) was established to repair the root causes of systemic economic, racial, and social injustices […more…]

Helping Improve the Lives of People Who Live With a Mental Illness or Disorder
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

The study of the human mind and the myriad associated maladies that can arise from it is considered by many […more…]

The Benefit to Providing Students With Glasses at No Cost Is Easy to See
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

Eyeglasses are such a commonality that most people go through the day assuming that everyone who needs a pair of […more…]

The Women’s March Sent a Message: It’s Only Forward From Here
By Giving List Staff   |   November 4, 2024

It was January 20, 2017, after a divisive election and with threats against women’s rights, thousands of women, men, and […more…]

DWC’s Annual Gala a Major Success!
By Giving List Staff   |   October 22, 2024

The Downtown Women’s Center hosted their annual gala on Sunday, October 6 honoring Los Angeles philanthropist and founding DWC board […more…]

StrengthUnited Ranked One of Best Places to Work in SoCal!
By Giving List Staff   |   October 15, 2024

has earned the distinction of being ranked one of the Best Places to Work in SoCal! StrengthUnited was chosen based on […more…]

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Search Dog Teams Deploy Ahead of Hurricane Milton
By Giving List Staff   |   October 10, 2024

Sixteen canine disaster search teams trained by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) have joined the ranks of hundreds […more…]

Honoring Advocate and Philanthropist
By Giving List Staff   |   September 30, 2024

On Sunday, October 6th, the Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) will honor advocate and philanthropist, Andrea Van de Kamp. Andrea’s lifelong […more…]

Art of Advocacy Gala 2024!
By Giving List Staff   |   September 12, 2024

Children’s Law Center is thrilled to host Art of Advocacy Gala 2024! Join us on October 24 at 6:30PM on […more…]

Changing Futures Through Real-World Experience: 2024 McCabe Impact Fellowship Celebration.
By Giving List Staff   |   September 12, 2024

Last month, marked the culmination of another successful year of the McCabe Impact Fellowship at Ready to Succeed, where scholars […more…]

Community Public Health Team Program
By Giving List Staff   |   September 10, 2024

StrengthUnited’s Community Public Health Team (CPHT), Healthy Connections, Conexiones Saludables is a collaboration between StrengthUnited, Northeast Valley Health Corporation, and […more…]

Close to Home Prevention Program
By Giving List Staff   |   September 10, 2024

Close to Home (C2H) focuses on violence prevention work, stemming from the experts themselves, the people who live in these communities. […more…]

DWC Celebrates Job Training Graduates
By Giving List Staff   |   August 20, 2024

On August 8th, the Downtown Women’s Center had the pleasure of celebrating 20 graduates of LA: RISE – a regional […more…]

A Neuroscientist’s Perspective: J3’s New Advisory Board Member Brings Research-Based Expertise
By Giving List Staff   |   July 30, 2024

Meet Rebecca Gotlieb, Ph.D.  Her impressive credentials include educational neuroscientist, human developmental psychologist and the newest member of J3 Foundation’s […more…]

Camp Ready!
By Giving List Staff   |   July 19, 2024

Camp Ready is one of the most exciting times of the year at Ready to Succeed. This career-building summer camp […more…]

Holocaust Museum
By Giving List Staff   |   July 6, 2024

Holocaust Museum LA was founded in 1961 by a group of survivors who met each other in an ESL class […more…]