Tag Archives: Giving List Los Angeles

When Foster Youth Arrive at College, Ready to Succeed Makes It Home Ready to Succeed

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

The Women’s March Sent a Message: It’s Only Forward From Here Women’s March Foundation

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

The Benefit to Providing Students With Glasses at No Cost Is Easy to See Vision To Learn

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

Helping Improve the Lives of People Who Live With a Mental Illness or Disorder Friends of the Semel Institute

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

At the Forefront of Tackling Injustice Social Justice Partners Los Angeles

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

Saving Sharks, Saving Oceans: The Fight for Marine and Ocean Protection Sea Save Foundation

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

Fighting the Devastating Impact of Homelessness on Children’s Education School on Wheels

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

Strengthening the Bonds Broken by Domestic Violence One Present at a Time PRESENT NOW

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

Providing a Safety Net So Families Can Focus on What Really Matters Paras Los Niños

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

How Journalism Fights on the Frontline for Nature Conservation Mongabay

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

Closing the College Knowledge Gap for High School Students Closing the College Knowledge Gap for High School Students

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

Creating a Safety Net for the Most Marginalized in our Community Karsh Family Social Service Center

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

A Lifetime Commitment of Care Housing Works

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

Where Los Angeles Meets the Sky Griffith Observatory Foundation

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

The Solution to a Deadly Public Health Crisis Brady | United Against Gun Violence

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

How to Read This Book How to Read This Book

The Giving List was created to make it easier for you to navigate the dizzying array of worthwhile causes and […more…]

Giving Back Giving Back

We launched The Giving List to help the important nonprofits featured in this book spend less time fundraising and more […more…]