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PAST EVENTS

MAY 31, 2025

Summerland 2025 brought together over 900 LA’s BEST staff for a powerful day of connection, learning, and inspiration. As we prepare to welcome students to 168 sites across Los Angeles, Summerland sets the tone with hands-on workshops, leadership development, and community building to ensure our teams are ready to make a lasting impact all year long.

From award recognitions to interactive sessions, the day highlighted the heart of LA’s BEST our people. With a shared commitment to student success, our staff left feeling energized, equipped, and united to create a summer full of learning, joy, and growth.

APRIL 27, 2025

Over two unforgettable days, nearly 100 schools and more than 2,000 spectators came together for five high-energy sessions that filled the stadium with pride and support. Our students lit up the stage with the moves they’ve been practicing all year, showcasing their talent, confidence, and teamwork. This year marked our return to a full two-day experience, and it was a joy to celebrate together again—best of all, the event was provided at no cost to families. What made it even more powerful was the community that showed up to support them. Across all three sessions, we welcomed over 1,500 spectators including families, friends, and fellow students who filled the stadium with cheers, encouragement, and love. Their presence turned this event into more than just a showcase—it became a celebration of what is possible when young people are uplifted and empowered to shine.

APRIL 09, 2025

For over 35 years, LA’s BEST has proudly partnered with the City of Los Angeles to uplift children and support working families. To celebrate this year’s LA’s BEST Day, 60 students from four of our sites visited City Hall, where they met with Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, and Councilwoman Heather Hutt. Students shared what LA’s BEST means to them and personally thanked their city leaders for their continued support and investment in expanded learning.

MARCH 04, 2025

This spring, LA’s BEST made history. For the first time ever, we formed an Advocacy Cohort—a group of dedicated staff who traveled to Sacramento to participate in the California Afterschool & Summer Challenge, joining hundreds from across the state to advocate for expanded learning programs.

From rallying on the Capitol steps to meeting directly with legislators, our cohort shared powerful stories that demonstrated just how essential before-school, afterschool, and summer programs are for our communities.

OCTOBER 19, 2024

We were fully immersed in our Pro-Day workshops! Over 1,200 dedicated staff came together to learn new skills that will create a lasting impact at their sites. Huge kudos to our incredible team and facilitators for their commitment to growth and for making a difference in the lives of our students and communities. We’re excited to see the positive changes ahead!

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We had the honor of hosting Mayor Karen Bass at our afterschool program at Gates Street Elementary, joined by LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, Dr. Rocio Rivas, and other valued partners. LA’s BEST is proud to be a partnership of the City of Los Angeles, LAUSD, and the private sector — a collaboration that creates a supportive ecosystem for young Angelenos, fosters community engagement, and helps prevent homelessness. We deeply appreciate your commitment to building a brighter, safer, and more equitable future for our city!

APRIL 27, 2024

We wrapped up our successful 30th Dance and Drill Team competition! Congratulations to all our schools for bringing their A-game - every performance was amazing! We want to extend our gratitude to the City-Wide Department and all our staff who came to support our students and put together this unforgettable event. The gymnasium was packed for every session with supporting parents, family, and friends. A special thank you goes out to Senator Maria Elena Durazo for participating in our event and offering words of inspiration to our community, as well as presenting awards to our winners. This weekend left a lasting impact on our community. We look forward to next year!

MARCH 21, 2024

Many thanks to everyone who joined us for Locally Grown: A Garden Party! It was a stunning evening with delicious dishes personally crafted and served by our amazing host of chefs.  

MARCH 14, 2023

Participate in the California Afterschool & Summer Challenge on March 14, 2023 in Sacramento! Advocate with us to improve the lives of children, families and communities served by LA’s BEST and afterschool programs across the state.

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Los Angeles’ most chic and delicious annual event was on Thursday, October 13 this year. The LA’s BEST Community gathered for garden-infused cocktails and hors d’oeuvres personally created by local noteworthy chefs and was generously hosted by Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser in their beautiful garden at Redbird | Vibiana. 

MAY 19, 2022

Our 2022 gala Shine Bright was held on May 19th, 2022, at Banc of California Stadium, where we dined, danced and celebrated the impact of our work. It was an exquisite and inspiring evening of fundraising and celebration under the stars.

MARCH 15, 2022

Participate in the virtual California Afterschool & Summer Challenge March 15 & 16, 2022! Advocate with us to improve the lives of children, families and communities served by LA's BEST and afterschool programs across the state.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Thank you for joining us for Los Angeles' most chic and delicious event! Locally Grown was a night filled with garden-infused cocktails, hors d’oeuvres personally created by local noteworthy chefs and a foodie-inspired auction in Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser’s beautiful garden at Redbird.

MAY 13, 2021

Essential Connections was a great success! Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who participated in the virtual event! Please click here to watch the show!. We are honored that Michaela Pereira, our longtime supporter and anchor of Good Day LA, hosted the event. She is joined by heartfelt messages from our staff, kids and parents and videos celebrating our honorees.

JULY 25, 2020

Black Santa, Alumni Baron Davis & LA's BEST Presents: Christmas in July! Celebrate and tune into our live-stream that promotes multicultural learning, highlights community leaders, and supports LA's BEST, hosted by LA's BEST Alumni Baron Davis and Michaela Pereira.  https://www.facebook.com/lasbest/videos/895601747512235

This event is postponed.. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of all our stakeholders and thank Mayor Eric Garcetti for his directives to help keep us safe. Unfortunately, we must postpone our upcoming event, Locally Grown: A Garden Party. We are grateful to our hosts Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser and to the fourteen participating chefs. Until we confirm the new date, we encourage you to visit their top-rated restaurants when the time is right (and many of them deliver!).

MARCH 29, 2020

Celebrate Science & Engineering Fair has been cancelled.. As an LAUSD partnership, we follow all district policies and guidance. The district announced that as of Monday (3/16) all schools will be closed.

FEBRUARY 08, 2020

Community Jam for Peace ~ A Student Performance Showcase.

Community Jam for Peace is an annual performing arts showcase where students illustrate their visions for a more peaceful and just world and showcase the positive life choices they are making. Groups of students perform skits, dances, poems and songs before their peers, families, supporters and public officials.

MAY 31, 2019

Dine, Drink & Donate in support of LA's BEST. Join influential young professionals for an evening of drinking great wine, beer and spirits, eating tasty treats and bidding on bespoke experiences. Click here to view photos from previous unWINEdLA events.

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25,000
STUDENTS
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Wide-ranging, long-term impact on students, communities and society.

Our students are 20% less likely to drop out of high school*

Our students are 30% less likely to commit a juvenile crime*

Our students show increased self-esteem and self-efficacy*

*Sources: UCLA/CRESST Studies

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