Kaz Ando, Super Volunteer
March 16, 2016
“They say I’m a ‘super volunteer,’ but I say if you feel you can’t do much of anything, you must do something. Don’t rely on others to take responsibility. You have to do it. And, there’s so much to do. For seven years, I’ve participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program throughout the community, […]
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Showcasing Portraits of Compassion in L.A. County
March 10, 2016
“Five years ago, my son lived through eight bullets, and I had to push to get him the care and attention he deserved. I’ve turned that experience into a positive outcome through volunteering and leading [St. Francis Medical Center’s] compassionate listener program.” Volunteer Santiago Ortega is just one of our Unsung Heroes of Los Angeles […]
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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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5 Unexpectedly Fun Ways to Volunteer
December 18, 2015
By L.A. Works Who says serving others can’t be fun? Here are five out-of-the-box volunteer projects from L.A. Works that’ll have you coming back for more! (Open to everyone for short- or long-term commitments.) 1. BEAUTY AND CHARM: Facials! Manicures! Snacks! Help women transitioning out of homelessness feel like a queen for a day, when […]
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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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New Years Commitment 2016: Be An Active Board Member
December 10, 2015
By Ana LaDou This holiday season, make a commitment to both your community and yourself by being an active board member. You will make a positive impact, and it will give you the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. Here are five results you can achieve by giving your time and resources as an […]
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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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Exercise Your Philanthropic Brain
November 24, 2015
Photo: A Health Blog – https://flic.kr/p/dLSKTQ by John E. Kobara This piece originally appeared in Huffington Post Impact: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-e-kobara/exercise-your-philanthropic-brain_b_8614052.html “The tragedy of life is what dies within us while we live–the death of genuine feeling, the death of inspired response, the awareness that makes it possible to feel the pain or the glory of others.” […]
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