🌟 Hero of the Month: Joe Hollendoner 🌟
This June, we’re proud to recognize Joe Hollendoner as our Hero of the Month. A bold advocate and longtime leader in the nonprofit space, Joe has dedicated his career to advancing equity, supporting underserved communities, and building systems that create lasting change.
As CEO of the Los Angeles LGBT …
🌟 Meet our Heroes of the Month: @Dan Schimpke and @Christi Schimpke 🌟
For nearly four decades, Dan and his wife, Christi, have been active members of the West Los Angeles community through their family-owned business, @Beverly Coachcraft and @CRASH Jewelry. As longtime neighbors, they’ve witnessed both the growth and the challenges faced by youth in …
Meet our Hero of the Month: Rita Soronen! 💙💫
For more than 30 years, Rita has worked tirelessly on behalf of vulnerable youth. As the president and CEO of the @dtfa, her leadership has helped more than 14,000 children in foster care find permanent, loving homes through Wendy’s Wonderful Kids®.
But Rita’s impact goes even further. She …
This March, we proudly recognize Dr. Charity Chandler-Cole as our Hero of the Month for her unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and opportunity for foster youth.
As the CEO of CASA of Los Angeles (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Dr. Charity is a fierce advocate for systemic change, working to reshape policies that impact vulnerable communities. She …
Heroes of the Month: Mikol and Danielle Jelks!
This month, we’re thrilled to honor the Jelks family as our Heroes of the Month! Their story began at the Pathways Transitional Housing program, where they met on the very last day of orientation. What started as a bond over poetry and music blossomed into a deep …
Hero of the Month: Terrica Lynn Smith!
From overcoming immense challenges as a former foster youth to reshaping entire communities, Terrica embodies strength and determination. Despite the hardships she faced in foster care, Terrica turned her pain into power, building a multi-million-dollar real estate empire that revitalizes neighborhoods and creates opportunities for others.
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We are proud to spotlight Sallia, an inspiring advocate who is making a profound impact on the foster care community. As an Associate at Murchison & Cumming, LLP, Sallia specializes in employment law, bringing over a decade of legal expertise to her work, but her dedication extends far beyond the office.
From campaigning with Kamala Harris …
This month, we’re proud to celebrate Jory Rand as our Hero of the Month! Jory is not only the co-anchor of ABC7 LA Weekends and an Emmy award-winning reporter but also a passionate advocate for foster care, adoption, and animal rescue.
Raised in Columbia, Maryland, Jory’s journey began at the University of Maryland, where he studied …
United Friends of the Children Hero of the Month: Charvon Jones
Charvon Jones is a leader who exemplifies what it means to be committed to shaping the future. As the founder of Centinel Christian Child Development Center, she has dedicated herself to creating a space where children not only learn but thrive. 🌱 Her center, …
This month’s Hero of the Month is Lucero Noyola! 🤗🦸♀️
From foster care and the juvenile justice system to earning her Master of Social Work degree from USC, Lucero has transformed her personal experience into impactful action. Now, as a Program Officer for the Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation, she channels funds to uplift marginalized communities …