Our Mission: Chrysalis serves people navigating barriers to the workforce by offering a job-readiness program, individualized supportive services, and paid transitional employment. We empower our clients on their pathway to stability, security, and fulfillment in their work and lives.
Our philosophy is that a steady job is a key step in a person’s transition out of poverty and onto a pathway to self-sufficiency. Chrysalis’ core employment services are designed to meet clients where they are and support them during every phase of their self-directed job search.
In order to address our clients’ needs during the pandemic and prioritize the health and safety of clients, staff, and volunteers, we are currently offering our services in person and virtually. For more information about our services, please call (213) 394-2390 or email CS@changelives.org.
Since 1984, Chrysalis has served more than 81,000 individuals experiencing financial insecurity and housing instability, carrying out John Dillon’s vision of changing lives through jobs. Learn more about how we have continued to grow our approach for 39 years, empowering our clients to work and thrive.
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Our Vision & Values
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.
During this two-year period, we will engage with our clients, staff, volunteers, customers, and donors to respond to their changing needs; enhance our programming and infrastructure to build upon what we’ve learned; and expand by finding new ways to bring our programming to more communities.
During this two-year period, we will engage with our clients, staff, volunteers, customers, and donors to respond to their changing needs; enhance our programming and infrastructure to build upon what we’ve learned; and expand by finding new ways to bring our programming to more communities.
1. Engage
Invest in infrastructure and resource needs to ensure Chrysalis is sustainable and inclusive. We will build on our strong foundation with a focus on staff salaries and support, DEI, and resource development.
2. Enhance
Improve programming and increase client income results. We will formalize a hybrid model and focus on career pathways for clients.
3. Expand
Expand services to new regions. Chrysalis will bring transitional job opportunities to the Inland Empire with the potential for further growth across Southern California.
At the close of the 2022-2023 Strategic Plan, Chrysalis will approach its 40-year anniversary. Download the plan to review the 13 focus areas and 45 action items that we strive to accomplish and actively work toward.
We envision a community in which everyone has the opportunity to work and thrive. Join us in support of our goals. Thank you!