Before walking out of Chrysalis’ San Fernando Valley center, Eddie makes sure to grab a stack of flyers. He’s the kind of person who believes in paying it forward. Anytime he meets someone looking for a fresh start, he pairs words of encouragement with an informational flyer—confident they’ll be able to find a path forward […]
After the workweek, Ernest slows down to enjoy the simple delights of spending time with his family and playing with his growing grandchildren. It’s an ordinary day but one that felt out of reach just a year ago. Ernest came home in the summer of 2024 after being incarcerated for 30 years. The path that led him there was […]
One year ago, wildfires reshaped communities across Los Angeles. Homes were lost, neighborhoods were disrupted, and thousands of people faced an uncertain road ahead. While emergency response ended months ago, recovery has continued—and for some, it has meant finding a way forward through work. In the aftermath of the fires, Chrysalis expanded its workforce programs […]