| 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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Assembling 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… 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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Vanessa Delgado, our Communication Consultant, recently joined our first Getting to Know You Session for our Ambassadors and Writers Guild Volunteer Storytelling Coaches. Read on to learn about her journey to find the heart and soul of Imagine LA. bit.ly/2TtHym7
A HUGE thanks to Tricia Small & Wabi on Rose in Venice for providing hot lunch donations today for our families! What a way to start a holiday weekend! Any meals purchased from Wabi on Rose today will feed families in need. Westsiders – this is a great way to treat yourself and treat others tonight!
Imagine LA is still collecting care packages for families in need! If you or someone you know would like to donate a care package or any family fun or basic needs items, please contact Val at [email protected] 💚 Can't donate right now? Help us spread the word by sharing this post! 🤗
Our team has been moving at full speed and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments: from collecting Family Fun & Care Packages, to training new mentors, to our Ambassadors meeting their Storytelling Coaches. Read all about it in today’s email update! bit.ly/36aZabh
Meet Charlie, our Mentor of the Month for May. He has been a consistent presence in the life of the Brown family, being the mentor to 13 year old Daniel. Together they've enjoyed trips to the beach, football games, having lunch together, and so much more. Even during the Safer at Home Orders, Charlie has stayed connected with Daniel by dropping off food for his family. We are so thankful for Charlie and his dedication to his mentorship!