CHRYSALIS’ WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM:

27 members of Chrysalis’ Women’s Empowerment Program received makeovers helping them to look and feel confident on job interviews. The makeover night was the final step in an eight-week program that builds self-esteem and motivation.

“Women’s Empowerment provides a supportive setting where our clients can learn and be mentored by other women who have achieved success in the career world” says Piper Kamins, Site Director of Chrysalis Santa Monica.

WATCH A RECENT NEWS CLIP ON THE PROGRAM:
 

YOUR SUPPORT IN CHANGING LIVES:

The statistics are in for the first six months of the year. We continue to see record numbers of clients visiting our centers, a 40% increase from the same time period last year. But with the dedication of staff, volunteers and all our supporters, we are able to serve the many men and women seeking our services.
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CHRYSALIS CLIENT SUCCESS STORY:

After spending over 20 years in prison, Nicolas was unable to find employment. To survive, he would recycle bottles and cans. That’s when he came to Chrysalis in the San Fernando Valley.

Like most people who walk through the Chrysalis doors, Nicolas came in search of employment. He began to utilize all the Chrysalis resources: phones, printers, fax machines, and the computer. He created a resume with his Employment Specialist. If he saw an opening in the daily paper, he used the Chrysalis phone to call; if there was an opening he came across online, he asked someone to show him how to send an email.

After learning the skills necessary to land a job, Nicolas was hired at a large office supply store and has rediscovered what it is like to earn a paycheck. He recently received a Customer Service award from his employer for his great performance!

CHRYSALIS ENTERPRISES IN THE NEWS:

. . . Cirque Berzerk now has 150 people on payroll. This number includes 12 workers from downtown’s homeless population who will be helping with parking and janitorial duties, thanks to a partnership with charity organization Chrysalis Enterprises. Executive producer Berrent spearheaded the collaboration, explaining that, “basically, we wanted to run our business righteously, to be good neighbors and do our part to help the homeless problem.”

. . .After the 4th of July parade, I was walking through town and what a great sight: Chrysalis employees hard at work, cleaning up the trash in the streets and along the sidewalks. I later learned that Chrysalis also cleaned up the stadium at Palisades High following the fireworks show, providing a clean environment for the Pali Blues soccer game on Sunday. Whatever it cost to hire Chrysalis was money well spent by the parade committee.

RECENT EVENTS:

The 8th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball
The entertainment industry gathered at the lovely Brentwood home of Susan Harris and Hayward Kaiser to support Chrysalis. Over $550,000 was raised to help people change their lives through jobs. Seth MacFarlane (the evening’s MC) made quite a splash by jumping in the pool to raise money!
>> SEE MORE Chrysalis Butterfly Ball coverage

The Monarch Group Rooftop Event
Over 200 people joined Chrysalis’ Young Professionals group on a rooftop overlooking downtown L.A. Significant money and awareness was raised to help fight poverty and homeless.
>> LEARN ABOUT the Monarch Group

25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION:
Join us on Tuesday, November 10th at the beautiful Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica.

Chrysalis will bring together corporate and community leaders to pay tribute to those whose philanthropic efforts embody the spirit of Chrysalis and have helped us change over 30,000 lives for the past 25 years.
>> SEE EVENT DETAILS

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This convenient and durable tote is made of khaki fabric with the Chrysalis 25th Anniversary logo printed on the front in chocolate brown.
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TOTES ARE LIMITED

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Work with clients and teach a class, assist in the computer lab, provide resume support or conduct practice interviews.

Do a gift card drive at your company, in your neighborhood or with an organization. Secure gift cards in $5 & $10 amounts for Chrysalis to use for job retention and as holiday gifts.

Volunteer to help with the year-end client holiday parties.

TO VOLUNTEER, Click here
to sign-up online, or contact Jessica at 310-401-9392 or Volunteer@ChangeLives.org

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HIRE QUALITY WORKERS on a temporary, part time or full time basis, contact us at: 213-806-6337
staffing@changelives.org
ChrysalisEnterprises.com

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