| Our mission | Imagine LA’s mission is to end the cycle of family homelessness and poverty by mobilizing trained volunteer mentors, public and private resources, and communities who understand that a roof over one’s head is merely the starting point to a better life. |
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The Need: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unhoused and recently housed families are experiencing added stress and uncertainty as they navigate the demands of work, education, children, services, and more. Every day, families are asking for resources related to family fun and basic needs. The Initiative: As part of Imagine LA’s response to COVID-19, we… See full description
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Imagine LA Volunteer Mentors serve as friends, partners, and companions for parents and children who have experienced homelessness and are now housed. COVID-19 PIVOT: As we all cope with the COVID-19 crisis, the health and security of our families, mentors, and staff is our top priority. As such, we have pivoted our Mentorship program to… See full description
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Family Fun & Care Kits Needed!
The Need: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unhoused and recently housed families are experiencing added stress and uncertainty as they navigate the demands of work, education, children, services, and more. Every day, families are asking for resources related to family fun and basic needs. The Initiative: As part of Imagine LA’s response to COVID-19, we are… See full description
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MentorImagine LA's volunteer mentors are committed to fighting homelessness in Los Angeles and play an essential role in fulfilling our mission. They are eager to work in a team of like-minded peers and commit to a long-term volunteer position that’s incredibly fulfilling. |
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| How you help | Volunteers are essential to our ability to provide one on one assistance and guidance to families. |
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| About us | We recruit teams of volunteer mentors who are professionally trained and guided to assist vulnerable families, ending their cycle of homelessness and poverty. We have worked with more than 100 families and 500 volunteer mentors, collaborating with hundreds of community-based partners. Our innovative Family Empowerment & Mentorship model utilizes intensive family case management and supercharges it with mentorship and access to private and public resources. |
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A friendly reminder that our Back 2 School Bash is happening next Saturday! There’s still time for you to help us equip our families with supplies to start of the 2020-2021 school year. For more info visit: www.imaginela.org/b2s
We are so proud to report on the incredible progress we've made this year, and the plans we have for the second half of 2020. Read more here: bit.ly/30xdBWc for incredible successes, huge opportunities, and witness the growth of Imagine LA.
Take a look at what some of our families have been cooking up 🍽🥦🍲 Brooke Ruttenberg has volunteered her time and cooking skills to teach some of our families a few delicious recipes through virtual cookies classes! Thank you Brooke 😊 #virtualcookingclass #mondayvibes #foodpics
Friendly reminder that our Back 2 School Bash is right around the corner! There’s still time to help us equip our families for the 2020-2021 school year through event sponsorship or in-kind donations of supplies, meals, backpacks and more! Visit www.imaginela.org/b2s for more info.
Make sure to check out who July’s Mentee of the Month is, you don’t want to miss out! Read about it: bit.ly/310qWW0