Tag Archives: nonprofits

More Young Readers Means Fewer Prisons J3 Foundation

Diane Ausbon had every reason to drop fourth grader Jolonne from J3’s reading intervention program when he wouldn’t stop disrupting […more…]

Kidsave: Helping Older Foster Kids Find Their Forever Home Kidsave

“When people think about adopting, they typically think about adopting a baby. But every child deserves a family. At Kidsave, […more…]

A Shining Example of Helping Under-Resourced Communities Become Self Sufficient Lightforce One

Lightforce One is a shining example of the difference one human being can make when they concentrate a laser-like focus […more…]

Para Los Niños Provides Children on Skid Row with the Support They Need Para Los Niños

Without access to proper food, education, or toys to play with, how can a child truly grow into a healthy […more…]

PUENTE Learning Center – Delivering Quality Education for Lifelong Achievement PUENTE Learning Center

During her undergraduate studies at UC Davis, Nelly Escalante wrestled with what many first-generation college students encounter: imposter syndrome. Often […more…]

Ready To Succeed Empowers Underserved Students to Graduate College and Launch Successful Careers Ready to Succeed

Few foster youth and first-generation college students ever make it to their graduation. The numbers are dismal. As little as […more…]

Providing Glasses To Help Children Succeed in School Vision To Learn

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…]

“Reading is the Key” – Arthur Scott Helps J3 Foundation Unlock Success for Kids  J3 Foundation

One day after school in 2019, Arthur peeked into the library at Watts Learning Center, the elementary school where he […more…]

Planting Seeds for a Love of Reading J3 Foundation

James Young, J3 Staff at Watts Learning Center welcomes J3 students as they step into the Cozy Reading Club, a […more…]

J3’s Books Open Hearts: The Power of Representation J3 Foundation

The first time Jolonne heard “I Am Every Good Thing” by Derrick Barnes in J3’s Cozy Reading Club, he was […more…]

J3 Foundation: Reconnecting with the Community J3 Foundation

More than 4,000  Angelenos stroll through Pick Pico’s Street Fair on a sunny spring Sunday.  After a two-year hiatus, Pick […more…]

Everybody Dance LA! Featured in Variety! Everybody Dance LA!

Huge news! Everybody Dance LA’s gala celebration, hosted on June 12 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, was […more…]

J3’s Hiring Strategy Creates a “Halo” Effect J3 Foundation

J3 Foundation understands the special and powerful relationship between teacher and student.       That’s why this literacy non-profit empowers local […more…]

Everybody Dance LA (EDLA!) Transforms Lives and Communities Through the Power of Dance Everybody Dance LA!

Join us as we celebrate reaching an important milestone in pursuing our mission to transform lives and communities through the […more…]

PUENTE Learning Center’s Groundbreaking Ceremony PUENTE Learning Center

PUENTE Learning Center’s Groundbreaking Ceremony on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 marked the beginning of construction on its $10 million+ facility […more…]

The Giving List’s 2023 Launch Los Angeles The Giving List’s 2023 Launch Los Angeles

The Los Angeles philanthropic community braved the traffic and turned out in droves for The Giving List’s 2023 Launch event […more…]

Change-Maker Returns Home to Spark Passion in Compton Kids J3 Foundation

When author and illustrator Marcus Newsome was a kid, he saw lightning hit a telephone pole. And in a flash, Lightning […more…]

UNITE-LA Partners with Avantus Unite-LA

Los Angeles is poised to establish itself as the nation’s capital for green energy and clean technology. The city is […more…]

Everybody Dance LA! Featured on MeTV’s California and Me Everybody Dance LA!

Everybody Dance LA! is proud to share that their story was featured on MeTV’s California and Me show with host, Mike Kaufman! […more…]

Kids Reading to Dogs Has a “Pawsitive” Effect J3 Foundation

J3 Foundation and Bark Dogs are two non-profits that have joined forces to help children increase their reading skills and […more…]

Mark Your Calendars: Spring Break is on May 6th City Year

This Year’s Honorees Include Actor and Producer, Octavia Spencer and L.A. Rams COO, Kevin Demoff  When it comes to the […more…]