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 […]
At Chrysalis, our volunteers are essential to our mission of helping people navigate barriers to the workforce. Tony, a volunteer at our San Fernando Valley center, embodies the care, intention, and respect that make this work possible. A lifelong resident of the Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks area, Tony’s story is deeply rooted in the community. After […]
We’re excited to share some amazing news: Disneyland Resort has granted us $100,000 to support our programs for Anaheim and Orange County residents facing barriers to employment. This generous contribution is an important boost to our efforts, helping people right here in the community get the job-readiness training, work experience, and resources they need to […]
In the wake of two of the most destructive wildfires on record in California history, the region is met with the challenge of helping to heal from what was lost and restore what remains. The loss of homes—and lives—is staggering. To rebuild homes and communities, we must first address the safe cleanup of an unprecedented […]
Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of our Orange County center was an amazing moment and we were so proud to share this milestone with our community, peers, and supporters. The birthday week kicked off with an Open House at the center with City of Anaheim Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember Natalie Rubalcava and many honored guests, […]
David Nazar with Sustaining US on KLCS PBS reports on the importance of addressing homelessness and recidivism rates by connecting our Southern California community members to employment opportunities – particularly people who are navigating housing instability, previous justice system involvement, or other barriers to the workforce. In this episode, Nazar introduces viewers to Chrysalis Supervisors […]
Chrysalis Launches Safekeeping Chrysalis has expanded by reorganizing and adding a new division of our Employment Social Enterprise. Chrysalis Safekeeping is supporting more transitional workers through partnerships with other organizations and very important safe storage projects such as The Bin. This story and others are featured in our newsletter. GROWING OUR EMPLOYMENT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE For […]
Pathways Forward in OC Chrysalis launched another Roads crew in Orange County this summer. With three crews now serving Caltrans District 12, we are expanding our partnership with the Butte County Office of Education and creating more transitional jobs in the region. This story, and others, are featured in our newsletter. OUR GROWING EMPLOYMENT SOCIAL […]
Tiffany Bey’s bags are full of books: “The Hare with Amber Eyes” by Edmund de Waal, “The Dangerous Book for Boys” by Jill Footlick and “Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad. Bey also has science books, biographies and children’s books. She’s a bookworm and spends as much time reading as possible. “I like nonfiction better […]
In May, Chrysalis was proud to share with you the slate of legislative and budget initiatives we were supporting at the local, state, and federal levels. Part of empowering our clients on their pathway to stability, security, and fulfillment in their work and lives includes supporting them as they navigate systemic barriers to employment. As […]
With fair chance hiring receiving a greater focus across the country, Chrysalis is proud to connect clients previously impacted by the justice system to employers like Thermal-Vac Technology. We want to see the pool of available jobs continue to grow as more employers are willing to interview justice-involved applicants. In a recent Los Angeles Times […]
Event Honored Bob Hart, Demi Weitz and Richard Weitz; Featured guest appearances from Max Greenfield, Marc Cohn, Curtis Stone, Rachel Zoe and More Los Angeles, Calif. (May 14, 2021) – Chrysalis, a Southern California-based nonprofit dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for people experiencing homelessness and economic barriers to the workforce, celebrated its second […]
Photo courtesy of Eater LA: Making a pizza at Ronan on Melrose – Wonho Frank Lee A new grant setup partners workers from LA non-profit Chrysalis with restaurants in need of staff, and all for a good cause by: Farley Elliott A new restaurant grant program in greater Los Angeles is aimed at helping to […]
The father-daughter team will be honored alongside Bob Hart, President & CEO of TruAmerica Multifamily, at the May 13 “Chrysalis Night In.” Chrysalis, the Southern California-based nonprofit dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness find a path out through job readiness programs and placement, is readying its second annual virtual gala amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Chrysalis […]
Proceeds From Event to Provide the Resources and Support Necessary for Individuals in Need to Prepare For, Find, and Retain Employment Los Angeles, Calif. (April 19, 2021) – This year, the 2021 Chrysalis Night In virtual gala will bring together individuals from coast to coast to raise funds and awareness for a proven solution that […]
PRESS RELEASE 24-Hour Fundraiser helps Chrysalis provide resources to overcome homelessness and poverty through jobs in Orange County Anaheim, CA, March 31, 2021 — On March 25, Chrysalis partnered with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) and ten colleague nonprofits for The Future is Working Giving Day, a 24-hour online effort to bolster stronger workforce […]
Clara Harter, Author at Santa Monica Daily Press Finding a job after emerging from the criminal justice system can be an incredibly daunting task, especially in the pandemic economy. Santa Monica based non-profit Chrysalis is on a mission to change that and thanks to funding from a new County program, will provide dedicated career mentoring […]
PRESS RELEASE New Opportunities for Job Success After Incarceration with County-wide “SECTOR” Program Innovative program combines training, paid work experience, and mental health support to help participants enter high-growth sectors with living wage careers LOS ANGELES, March 2, 2021 — The Los Angeles County Office of Diversion and Reentry (ODR), together […]
PRESS RELEASE 24-Hour Fundraiser Seeks to Raise $90k For Nonprofits Committed to Developing a Stronger Workforce in Orange County ORANGE COUNTY, CA, March 10, 2021 — Chrysalis will partner with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) and ten aligned nonprofits for The Future is Working Giving Day on March 25. The 24-hour online effort to […]
LOOKING BACK AND CHARTING STEPS FORWARD 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW & 2021 GOALS Last February, our spring newsletter highlighted a study noting that homelessness and jobs were projected to be a top concern for Californians during the 2020 election. Less than a month later, the world’s collective attention shifted to the pandemic and the subsequent […]
Addressing homelessness is more important than ever, as millions of people are unemployed because of COVID-19 By Mark Loranger / February 9, 2021 Originally published on CSQ COVID-19 has been a crisis within a crisis for our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. Homelessness is, in large part, a health crisis. COVID-19 is another comorbidity that requires immediate triage […]
After 27 impactful years on Chrysalis’ Board of Directors, Tim Dubois retired from the Board at the end of 2020. We asked Tim to reflect on his time at Chrysalis and are so pleased to share his thoughts with you. Thank you, Tim, for your service and support. While you are no longer on the […]
PRESS RELEASE While Others Cut Back, National Health Foundation Partners with Chrysalis to Increase Job Opportunities Despite global pandemic pressures, small nonprofit hires 13 locals who previously struggled with homelessness or other employment barriers LOS ANGELES, January 25, 2021 – For many, the pandemic has resulted in devastating life events ranging from unemployment, loss of […]
In a recent Los Angeles Times article, reporter Doug Smith meets with four Chrysalis clients employed in transitional jobs with Project Roomkey. The program – with sites in Los Angeles and Orange counties and developed at the State, County, and local levels – is aimed at supporting unhoused, at-risk individuals age 65 and older, without […]
Chrysalis President & CEO Mark Loranger submitted a letter to the editor upon reading a recent Los Angeles Times article by reporter Jennifer Haberkorn about policymakers and their proposals for unemployment benefits. In an effort to examine assumptions that extending a $600 federal unemployment benefit would decrease an individual’s interest in seeking employment, Mark surveyed […]
While temporarily suspending in-person services in mid-March in response to the COVID-19 safer-at-home orders, Chrysalis continued to offer our employment program virtually and innovated the way we operated our social enterprise to ensure safe and ongoing transitional employment opportunities for clients. Staff worked closely with clients to navigate many barriers that had become augmented in […]
Homeless encampments on Skid Row, photographed on June 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (James Bernal for KPCC) By Julia Paskin Project Roomkey is providing shelter for the most medically vulnerable of California’s homeless population, and some sites are also providing jobs for unhoused state residents. One such employee is Mureithi Davis, who works full-time […]
Chrysalis was deeply troubled but not surprised at the results of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), released on Friday, June 12, 2020. The point-in-time count that had been conducted in January 2020 confirmed that 66,433 people in Los Angeles County were experiencing homelessness – a 12.7% rise from last year’s count of 58,936. […]
Chrysalis stands in solidarity with all those who are fighting to address systemic racial inequities. The purpose of a chrysalis is to facilitate transformation, and we are committed to supporting change at the individual, organizational, community, and systems levels. We have long been committed to social justice and to challenging the inequities that have blocked […]
Photo courtesy of David Wagner and LAist.com KPCC and LAist reported today on a study released by the California Policy Lab at UCLA examining the employment history of people experiencing homelessness. Using data from the California Employment Development Department and LAHSA’s Homeless Management Information System, the study “found that nearly half (47%) of working age adults […]