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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…]

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…]

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…]

Helping L.A.’s Most Vulnerable Students Reach College and Beyond PUENTE Learning Center

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

A Community Music School That Bridges Social and Economic Gaps Neighborhood Music School Association

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

Canines at Home in the Ruins National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

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

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…]

Can You Read This? Help Make Sure Every Fourth Grader Can Read It, Too. J3 Foundation

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

From One Child’s Dark Days with Severe Eczema to a Worldwide Movement Global Parents for Eczema Research

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

Knowledge is Power to Save Lives in Today’s Drug Epidemic Drug Awareness Foundation

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

A Powerful Voice for Foster Youth A Powerful Voice for Foster Youth

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

Equipping Under-Resourced Middle School Students for the World of Tomorrow Citizen Schools, Inc.

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

Fran Drescher Survived Cancer, Then Launched a Movement to Help Prevent It Cancer Schmancer

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

Post Dobbs, Abortion Funding and Access Take on Even Greater Importance in California ACCESS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE

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

DWC’s Annual Gala a Major Success! Downtown Women’s Center

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

Holocaust Museum LA is Encouraging Upstanders Holocaust Museum LA

In recent years, as racism, antisemitism, and bigotry have exploded around the world, the lessons of the Holocaust seem increasingly […more…]

Helping New Parents Born Every Day SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A.

Stephanie M. Tombrello, LCSW, CPSTI, Executive Director Emeritus of SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. has been involved in child passenger safety since 1970. […more…]

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