You Can Help Transform a Life This Giving Tuesday
November 28, 2017
Data analysts expect a staggering $201 million dollars to be raised this #GivingTuesday, known as the single day dedicated to celebrating the start of the giving season. Every year on the Tuesday following the Thanksgiving holiday (and the “Black Friday” shopping rush), millions of individuals give to the philanthropic causes that are close to their […]
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On Giving Tuesday, Give to the Future of Los Angeles
November 29, 2016
Today, people all across the U.S. will celebrate Giving Tuesday. On this national day of generosity, individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits come together to build the future of their communities. As the foundation for Los Angeles County, the California Community Foundation is committed to creating a future in which all Angelenos have the opportunity to […]
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The Key to Ending L.A.’s Homeless Crisis
November 17, 2016
This giving season, we are highlighting innovative approaches to the most pressing issues facing Los Angeles County. Our investments in these solutions are made possible by the Future of L.A. Fund. Samantha Bowers giggles and darts around the table, as her father Matthew gives chase. In this apartment, she feels happy, safe and comfortable. In […]
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Increasing Civic Participation through Citizenship
December 23, 2015
U.S. citizenship is transformative for immigrants and communities. Not only does a naturalized citizen gain the right to vote, they also see an 8-11 percent increase in their income. They enjoy the freedom to travel abroad without restrictions, are protected from deportation and can become engaged members of their communities. More than 755,000 immigrants in […]
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Finding a Permanent Solution to Ending Homelessness
December 16, 2015
On any given night, there are more than 40,000 homeless individuals and families in Los Angeles County, and the numbers continue to rise. Next to comparably sized cities, the cost of living here is among the highest, yet Angelenos earn less income. Our donors have a long history of supporting critical, immediate needs for the […]
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Getting Los Angeles County Students to and through College
December 8, 2015
The economic future of Los Angeles depends on helping our students realize their potential. By 2018, more than half of California’s jobs will require at least some college education, yet only 12 percent of L.A.’s 9th graders will go on to receive a college degree. With a projected shortfall of 1.1 million degree holders by […]
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Passing Along Acts of Kindness
December 4, 2015
Diana, a widow with a young son, was determined to create a better life for her family. But after putting herself through school and earning an associate’s degree in culinary arts, she found herself struggling to find work because of a lack of experience. As student loans came due, she was unable to cover her […]
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Impact L.A. on Giving Tuesday and Beyond
December 1, 2015
Today, individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits will come together to support Giving Tuesday, a national day celebrating generosity. It’s a day in which all can participate – either by giving financially or through volunteerism. In Los Angeles County, we found that a staggering 80 percent of residents said they are willing to increase their volunteerism […]
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