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 […]
1,000 more safe storage units are open to the community Through partnerships with the City of Los Angeles and LAHSA, Chrysalis manages several safe storage programs throughout Downtown Los Angeles. The Bin is a place where individuals may access free, secure, personal storage. The announcement made on today by City of Los Angeles officials marked the […]
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.
DOORS (Developing Opportunities and Offering Reentry Solutions) is a community reentry center located on the
third floor of the Reentry Opportunity Center on South Vermont Avenue. Service agencies in this building
were brought together with people on probation and their families in mind, but this resource center is
free and open to serve the community.
Roughly four years ago at a press conference, hosted in Chrysalis’ Downtown LA center, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (LA:RISE). It’s amazing to see everything that has developed since the launch of this program.
We thank the City of Anaheim and Disneyland, who highlighted their partnerships with Chrysalis at yesterday’s State of the City address in Anaheim. With the help of our government, corporate, and community partners, we know we can continue to provide individuals experiencing homelessness throughout Orange County with much-needed support as we help them along their path to self-sufficiency.
This week, Chrysalis joined others from local nonprofits and public agencies to propose a new plan for confronting the issue of homelessness through employment at Goodwill Southern California’s annual Breakfast Forum, “Tapping the Talents of Unique Populations: Inside the Employment Movement to Address Homelessness in Southern California.”
During National Poverty Awareness Month, it was announced that Stand Together would dedicate $3.55 million to 8 partner organizations or ‘Catalysts’ focused on helping individuals attain meaningful work and better job opportunities, one of which is Chrysalis.
As the top employer in the county according to Orange County Business Journal reporting, Disney’s large network of VoluntEARS were front and center when it came to welcoming Chrysalis to Anaheim.
Reporter Tanya McRae with Spectrum News recently visited our Chrysalis San Fernando Valley center to film a story about a Chrysalis client who overcame addiction and homelessness and went on to run his own business. Watch the piece, and check out Antonio’s success story in our newsroom!
Featured in today’s Op-Ed section of the Los Angeles Times is an editorial on a new employment program that is making its way through City Council. If approved, the pilot – designed to give jobs to individuals experiencing homelessness and managed by Chrysalis – would employ 30 individuals at a time to supplement the Bureau […]
…Chrysalis, a long-time Los Angeles-based nonprofit that focuses on the struggle to overcome barriers that get in the way of finding and keeping a job. A local Roads crew is among the social enterprise efforts and other employment services that Chrysalis is bringing to Orange County, its first foray in opening an office outside of L.A. County.
Teaching is Paula’s calling. After working for the Los Angeles Unified School District for 34 years, she retired and began volunteering with Chrysalis facilitating the final course in our Job Preparation curriculum: Keeping the Job. She shared, “I love helping people, and I absolutely love to teach. I really want everyone in the class to absolutely […]
When a caterpillar enters its chrysalis stage, it begins to transform from an immature, inactive larva into a beaming butterfly. Myron Tobin, a 57-year-old South Central native, entered his chrysalis stage in 2013 when he was released from prison after 33 years.
On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, the Anaheim City Council unanimously and enthusiastically approved an agreement that will provide Chrysalis with access to a city-owned building where we will be opening a new center later this year.
There are about 2,000 homeless encampments around downtown Los Angeles’ Skid Row. Six days a week, a nonprofit organization takes on the monumental task of cleaning up trash in a 49-square-block area called the Business Improvement District. Here’s how they do it.
Paula Coleman’s “Keeping Your Job” class at the nonprofit Chrysalis is equal parts Tony Robbins seminar and practical guide to staying employed. The students — many of whom are homeless — have already gone through workshops on how to do job interviews and craft resumes.
Featuring Gina Rodriguez, director Paul Feig, Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx, and Chrysalis clients Darrell Stevenson and Byron Taylor to present awards, the 17th annual Butterfly Ball raised an impressive $1.8 million, honored Jim Gianopulos, Stacey Sher, Curtis Stone, and Chrysalis client Myron Tobin.
Chrysalis helps women build self-confidence and career skills through the Women’s Empowerment Program.
Paramount chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos will be honored June 2 for his work helping homeless individuals as Chrysalis’ annual Butterfly Ball will celebrate the executive’s decade-long support of the nonprofit.
At the end of April, Chrysalis announced its plans to expand to Orange County later this year. According to Chrysalis CEO Mark Loranger, further expansion is anticipated in 2019 and 2020. Chrysalis is filling a need. But how does the Chrysalis model work? And how is it grappling with the challenges of expansion?
Press Release: Chrysalis Announces Plans to Expand to Orange County
For almost five years, Pat has provided one-on-one practice interview services and facilitated Job Prep 3: The Interview, preparing hundreds of clients to feel confident and interview-ready. As an actor with years of experience pitching himself to casting agents, he easily drew the parallels between auditions and traditional interviews when he started volunteering with Chrysalis. […]
USC connects students with volunteer opportunities, like one-on-one resume writing and practice interview services provided at Chrysalis, to help individuals experiencing homelessness prepare to get back to work.
“Every single time I hear that bell ring, and every time I hear someone tell their story, is a favorite memory. For me, that’s what it’s really about. It’s about camaraderie, respect, achievement, and pride. And it’s not only the person telling their story, but the reaction of everyone in the office around them. It’s […]