“WE DIDN’T HAVE THE INCOME OR TIME FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.”
Read how Lizzette and her family benefited from LA's BEST because they didn't have the income or time for extracurricular activities.
“LA’S BEST FEELS LIKE HOME.”
Read how Erendida connects to LA’s BEST as both a staff member and as a parent.
“I WAS DEVELOPING AS A PROFESSIONAL AS THE ORGANIZATION WAS EXPANDING.”
Maria tells us how, for 27 years, she has felt supported as a professional and as an individual.
“I WAS ENCOURAGED TO CHASE MY DREAM.”
Alumni Justin Zepeda shares how his discovery of football at LA’s BEST earned him a football scholarship to college.
FABI LEADS WITH HER HEART.
A story of kindness, compassion and leadership.
BRINGING OUR CULTURE TO THE GRAB & GO SITES
From “luau day” to handing out stickers, read how George Lee brought a sense of community and joy to the Grab & Go sites.
“I LEARNED THAT CHILDREN ARE NOT PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED, THEY ARE INDIVIDUALS THAT NEED TO BE DEVELOPED.”
Read how a student’s love for basketball -- and support from staff member George Lee -- taught him valuable life lessons and helped him succeed in school.
“GROWING UP IN EAST LA IN THE 90S HAD ITS CHALLENGES.”
Watch this video of Vanessa talking about memories and lessons learned at LA's BEST, and its impact on her and the community.
“THE STAFF HELPED FILL IN GAPS IN MY LEARNING.”
Alumni Mayra shares how she developed her learning skills and stepped out of her comfort zone to become who she is today.
“WE LOVE OUR JOB. WE FEEL THE IMPACT…WE ARE TRULY A FAMILY.”
How Cristina found a sense of belonging and a family at LA’s BEST.
“JESS, YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE I AM NOT A SINGLE PARENT.”
Jessie shares how she built a meaningful relationship with a troubled student, which made the student's mother feel supported.
“NOT A WANT, BUT A NEED.”
Alumni Dennise Amaya tells us about how she found safety and support at LA's BEST.
“YOU CAN NEVER LEAVE… IT’S LIKE IT RUNS THROUGH YOUR VEINS!”
A former LA’s BEST staff member describes how she still feels very connected to our organization and how her love for our organization has inspired her current work.
“I FOUND MENTORSHIP AND SUPPORT.”
Alumni Ashley Ramirez-Martinez explains how LA's BEST helped her navigate the educational system, and how it empowered her to pursue a career in medicine.
“I LEARNED REAL WORLD SKILLS.”
Alumni Wendy Ruiz tells us how LA’s BEST introduced her to a world she never knew.