This March, we proudly recognize Dr. Charity Chandler-Cole as our Hero of the Month for her unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and opportunity for foster youth.
As the CEO of CASA of Los Angeles (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Dr. Charity is a fierce advocate for systemic change, working to reshape policies that impact vulnerable communities. She …
Heroes of the Month: Mikol and Danielle Jelks!
This month, we’re thrilled to honor the Jelks family as our Heroes of the Month! Their story began at the Pathways Transitional Housing program, where they met on the very last day of orientation. What started as a bond over poetry and music blossomed into a deep …
Hero of the Month: Terrica Lynn Smith!
From overcoming immense challenges as a former foster youth to reshaping entire communities, Terrica embodies strength and determination. Despite the hardships she faced in foster care, Terrica turned her pain into power, building a multi-million-dollar real estate empire that revitalizes neighborhoods and creates opportunities for others.
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We are proud to spotlight Sallia, an inspiring advocate who is making a profound impact on the foster care community. As an Associate at Murchison & Cumming, LLP, Sallia specializes in employment law, bringing over a decade of legal expertise to her work, but her dedication extends far beyond the office.
From campaigning with Kamala Harris …
This month, we’re proud to celebrate Jory Rand as our Hero of the Month! Jory is not only the co-anchor of ABC7 LA Weekends and an Emmy award-winning reporter but also a passionate advocate for foster care, adoption, and animal rescue.
Raised in Columbia, Maryland, Jory’s journey began at the University of Maryland, where he studied …
United Friends of the Children Hero of the Month: Charvon Jones
Charvon Jones is a leader who exemplifies what it means to be committed to shaping the future. As the founder of Centinel Christian Child Development Center, she has dedicated herself to creating a space where children not only learn but thrive. 🌱 Her center, …
This month’s Hero of the Month is Lucero Noyola! 🤗🦸♀️
From foster care and the juvenile justice system to earning her Master of Social Work degree from USC, Lucero has transformed her personal experience into impactful action. Now, as a Program Officer for the Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation, she channels funds to uplift marginalized communities …
🌟 Introducing our Hero of the Month, David Ambroz 🌟
David has harnessed more than a decade of homelessness and years in foster care to become a tireless advocate. From his early efforts to improve access to higher education for foster youth, to extending foster care to the age of 21, to protecting queer foster youth, …
Introducing… our Hero of the Month Eddie Leavy! Eddie is a former foster youth, actor, singer, and writer based in Los Angeles and New York. As a Black transracial adoptee, Eddie is an avid proponent of telling stories centered around adoptees and their experiences.
With a background in musical theater and a penchant for comedy, Eddie …
We’re excited to introduce our May Hero of the Month, Francois Reihani! Combining his extensive experience in hospitality and philanthropy, Francois founded La La Land Kind Cafe in 2019 and the La La Land Foundation this month to hire and mentor youth aging out of the foster care system. Since its inception, La La Land …