A beautiful view of the Morris Dam surrounded by mountains in Azusa, California, United States
The SGV Collaborative: Collective Action for Environmental Justice
Aerial view of South Central Los Angeles with downtown in the background.
Home Affordability in the USC Area
In 2006, when USC began planning its new mixed-use “Village” development, the UNIDAD Coalition ––a group of community-based organizations in South Central–– arose to ensure that it contained concrete benefits…
Getting our hands dirty and having a great time
Health & Wellness in the Magnolia Community
What would it take to have the 20,000 children living in the neighborhoods within the 5-square miles of the Magnolia community to break all records of success in their education,…
Los Angeles, USA - May 9, 2016: Colorful streets of Fashion District in Los Angeles downtown.
Women Experiencing Homelessness in Los Angeles
Every January, the Los Angeles County Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) conducts a count of the number of people experiencing homelessness in LA County. From 2018 to 2019, the number of…
Changing the Odds in Whittier Union High School District
The California Department of Public Health reported in 2017 that completing a formal education is a crucial step on the pathway to securing fulfilling employment that can provide food, housing,…
A snapshot of clouds hovering above Mount Baldy and the rest of the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California.
El Monte: More Than Just a Pass-Through Community
A Small City in a Giant Metropolis Although the City of Los Angeles is the second most populous in the U.S., it makes up just 39% of the 10 million…
police siren off during a religious demonstration in the street
Diverting Los Angeles Youth from the Criminal Justice System
Over the last half a century, the United States prison population has grown exponentially – the U.S. currently incarcerates more people per capita than any other nation in the world.…
Businessman prepare writing check in the office
Promoting Financial Empowerment in Los Angeles County
This story was created in partnership with the Center for Financial Empowerment, a program of the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer & Business Affairs. Founded in 2016, the Center…
Redondo Beach apartment buildings in sunset light.
Early Childhood Development in Westlake and Silver Lake
By age five, a child’s brain has grown to 90% of the size of an adult’s brain and developed more during those first few years than at any other time…
