Kyshawn Gives and DOWN Apparel to Host 3rd Annual Holiday Giveback
November 13, 2024
Non-profit Kyshawn Gives and apparel company DOWN – Decide Our Way Now LLC are collaborating for their 3rd Annual Holiday Giveback event.
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Drew League Foundation Sponsors Community Day Event
July 31, 2024
The Drew League Foundation is more than just basketball, and on Saturday, July 29, the 501(C)3 nonprofit organization proved just why they are a staple for the Los Angeles community. The nonprofit hosted a community day filled with games, food, community bonding, special guests, and much more.
It’s Bigger Than Us Provides Essential and Educational Resources in South L.A.
June 19, 2024
It’s Bigger Than Us (IBTU) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to build stronger, more vibrant communities through meaningful programs and initiatives” – and has successfully been doing just that.
West Angeles CDC Awarded $2M Grant
March 20, 2024
West Angeles Community Development Corporation is the recipient of a $2 million grant from MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving Open Call.
End Poverty in California Seeks Equal Economic Opportunity for All
December 7, 2023
An ambitious campaign to balance the economic playing field guides the leadership of End Poverty in California (EPIC), a nonprofit aiming to motivate elected officials to implement policies and programs to eliminate poverty in the state.
EECI Celebrates Graduation of Visionary Entrepreneurs and Scuba Divers
August 31, 2023
The Entrepreneur Educational Center, Inc. (EECI), a groundbreaking nonprofit under the leadership of Executive Director Barbara J. Stanton, recently celebrated the commencement of its Class of 2023, composed of Black and Brown entrepreneurs and certificated scuba divers.
Soaring High for His Community Keeps ‘Superhero’ Williams Closer to His Mother Up Above
August 3, 2023
Yuri Williams, the founder of A Future Superhero and Friends, was inspired to create the nonprofit after he lost his mother, Lynda C. Hubbard, to cancer in 2009. He hosts toy and blood drives, helps bring forth supportive services to the unhoused and veterans and visits children with terminal illnesses–all while wearing a superhero costume.
Partnership for Growth Launches Urban Farming Initiative for South and West LA
July 13, 2023
Partnership for Growth LA, a nonprofit, interfaith community development corporation on announced on Friday, July 7, the launch of Freedom Farms, a groundbreaking new urban farming initiative aimed at addressing food instability and economic inequality throughout parts of South and West Los Angeles.
Thousands Benefit from Assemblymember Bryan’s Christmas Celebration in Leimert Park
December 29, 2022
Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan (D-55, Los Angeles) held his Annual Christmas in the Park celebration this past Sunday drawing thousands of local residents to the historic Leimert Plaza Park.
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Carletta Cole’s Nonprofit Helps Caregivers Receive Care
September 8, 2022
Caregiver Safe Place, Inc. was created to help caregivers get respite care and a little TLC. There is a job that millions of people do every day and it mostly goes unnoticed or acknowledged—caregiving. According to caregiving.org, there are an estimated 9.5 million family caregivers in the U.S. as of 2020. Just in case you are asking what’s a caregiver? They are fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, aunts, uncles, cousins—people, who are taking care of loved ones, who can no longer take care of themselves. Carletta Cole is one of those people who is putting a spotlight on this
Air Pros USA Welcomes CFO Outram
July 28, 2022
With more than 35 years of experience in financial management, Richard Outram, FCCA, CPA, CFE, CGMA will lead Air Pros USA’s financial initiatives and develop strategies to optimize the company’s financial performance as they continue to rapidly grow and acquire new businesses.
Inner City Youth of Los Angeles Perform Season Finale Concert
July 7, 2022
The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) will present their 14th Annual Season Finale Concert on Sunday, July 10. As the 3 p.m. show is sold out, a second has been added at 7:30 p.m.
Smith Joins Community Coalition as First Chief Strategy Officer
April 28, 2022
As Community Coalition’s inaugural chief strategy officer, Smith will develop initiatives to support South L.A. residents – especially Black and Brown Angelenos – in overcoming systemic and institutional barriers in education and other areas. He will also assist in guiding outreach efforts and launch the group’s new National Center for Community Organizing.
Robert Woods, Rebuilding Together and Lowe’s Come Together for 27thAnnual Kickoff to Rebuild
February 17, 2022
On February 11th, Lowe’s Home Team Player and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver, Robert Woods, joined Rebuilding Together Of The City of Angels and Lowe’s, the Official Home Improvement Sponsor of the NFL, to provide essential repairs for 16 homes in Los Angeles neighborhoods including View Park as part of Kickoff to Rebuild.