When he first learned about Chrysalis, Manuel was inspired by the community he saw. He decided to take advantage of the opportunity to serve individuals facing similar barriers to the ones he had dealt with when immigrating to the United States and began facilitating job-readiness classes for Spanish-speaking clients in the San Fernando Valley.
A few weeks ago, Chrysalis sat down with members of the Los Angeles Times Editorial Board and spoke about how employment-focused solutions are a key part of addressing the homeless crisis facing our community. They narrowed in on a new program that could serve as a vital next step for someone who is trying to […]
Our Kaleidoscope Giving Circle is catching the attention of upcoming leaders and professionals in search of a meaningful way to give back. Recently, Degen Pener published a story about Kaleidoscope and other groups on TheHollywoodReporter.com.
Established in 1991, Chrysalis Enterprises provides a transitional jobs program to clients who face the greatest barriers to employment. Transitional employment offers our clients the opportunity to gain real-world skills, build confidence, earn a paycheck, and develop the experience needed to find and retain long-term employment. Clients working a transitional job are in an important […]
Before volunteering at Chrysalis, Bill was mentoring college students in China on how to secure employment after graduation. After thirteen years, he returned to the United States and began looking for opportunities to continue his work. Now, Bill spends three days a week conducting practice interviews and writing resumes with clients in Downtown Los Angeles.