Through individualized case management, an evolving job-readiness program, and by providing access to an array of supportive services, Chrysalis helps our clients navigate their barriers to reconnecting to the workforce.
Since 1991, Chrysalis has offered our clients time-limited, paid employment to help them prepare to secure jobs outside of our organization. Today, we employ clients in four growing businesses.
For 40 years, we have been dedicated to serving individuals who are navigating barriers to the workforce find and retain employment. Learn more about our mission, philosophy, and vision & values.
clients secured jobs in the general workforce in 2023
clients worked a transitional job with our employment social enterprise in 2023
clients have been empowered on their pathway to stability, security, and fulfillment in their work and lives since 1984
Empower our clients by providing one-on-one resume writing, practice interview, and online job application assistance.
Find dedicated, hardworking employees to join your team and help your business thrive like nearly 150 employers in Southern California who hire through us.
Help raise funds and have a good time in support of our clients and program alongside champions who believe in the impact of employment.
Values state what is important to us, serve as our guiding principles, and form the foundation for our culture. They tell us who we are and who we aspire to be. At Chrysalis, these values help us identify the specific capabilities needed in our staff and volunteers and how we should serve our community.
We envision a community in which everyone has the opportunity to work and thrive.
Most days, Tom is up before the sun. As he expertly maneuvers a massive sanitation truck down Santa Monica’s narrow streets, he’s occasionally greeted by impatient honks or stares from residents in a hurry to get on with their morning. With a respectful nod, he remains focused on providing what is often an overlooked essential […]
When you step into Chrysalis’ Downtown Los Angeles center, it’s hard to miss Shemel’s warm and welcoming presence. As a client services operations coordinator, he is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and valued. “What excites me about working at Chrysalis is that I get the opportunity every day […]
At the client’s request, this story has been shared anonymously. A pseudonym and stock images have been used to protect their privacy. The conveyor belt never stopped. Hour after hour, the peanut butter cookies kept rolling down the line, demanding one simple task: place the top wafer onto each one. Hundreds of thousands of cookies, […]