Staff Spotlight: Jazelle

When you walk through the doors of Chrysalis’ Downtown Los Angeles center, you’ll find Jazelle working behind the scenes to help power our mission forward. As an Operations Coordinator for Chrysalis Works, she supports our social enterprise business lines while bringing heart, lived experience, and over 20 years of professional expertise to her role. Jazelle’s […]

Chrysalis CEO Mark Loranger Joins Mayor Karen Bass to Stand in Solidarity with the Los Angeles Community Amid ICE Raids

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Chrysalis CEO Mark Loranger joined Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and fellow community leaders at a press conference to denounce the recent ICE enforcement and federal government actions taking place across the city and Southern California. The gathering served as a unified front against fear-based tactics targeting immigrant communities and […]

Success Bells: Dylan

“Two years ago, I had no idea I was going to be where I am now,” Dylan says. When Dylan first came to Chrysalis, he wasn’t thinking about mentoring others or building new programs. He had just been released from prison after nearly seven years and was focused on one thing—getting back on his feet. […]

Volunteer Spotlight: Celine

  For Celine Bundy-Kahn, giving back was always part of the plan. A proud native Angeleno and seasoned recruiter in the IT industry, Celine knew that once she retired, which she called her “Chapter 2,” she wanted to use her skills to make a meaningful impact. After stepping into Chrysalis’ Santa Monica center more than […]

What Employers Should Know if ICE Conducts a Raid at Their Workplace

At Chrysalis, we believe in dignity, opportunity, and the rights of all workers – regardless of immigration status. Many of the individuals we serve are rebuilding their lives and livelihoods, often while navigating systemic barriers and fear rooted in their immigration circumstances. It is essential that employers know their legal responsibilities and how to protect […]