Over the years, Kala has lived around the world and had an expansive career ranging from working with the U.S. Department of Justice to singing opera professionally to beginning her own business here in Los Angeles: Five Senses Tastings. She first learned about Chrysalis in a newsletter from Mayor Garcetti, which listed different ways Angelenos […]
Tresa’s feet hurt – and her shoes were literally starting to fall apart. Despite the physical and emotional exhaustion she felt, she knew she had to take another step forward. Her family depended on it. When her Chrysalis Employment Specialist provided her with a gift card to cover the cost of a new pair of […]
Running, walking, and fundraising as a member of Chrysalis’ Jobbing Club will support the job prep services and transitional job opportunities we use to help more than 2,500 individuals secure employment! Join the Chrysalis Jobbing Club as we strut our way through Downtown for Turkey Trot LA.
As class comes to an end at noon, Lesley can usually be found hanging back with clients. After nearly two years of facilitating job-readiness classes at Chrysalis Santa Monica, staying later to answer questions and get to know clients has become a part of her weekly routine. For Lesley, volunteering here isn’t just about teaching […]
A white van pulled up outside of a convenience store in Anaheim and several individuals clad in orange piled out. Immediately, Stephanie recognized the logo on the vehicle, which belonged to what she knew as a Los Angeles County-based organization that she had heard of but never visited. After a brief chat with the crew, […]
Volunteering and supporting his community has almost always been a part of Tim’s life. But prior to finding Chrysalis, he was primarily focused on nonprofits and mentorship programs based in the marketing industry. After a long career in sales and sales management – and after starting his own consulting business – Tim was looking for […]
Held at the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica, this year’s event featured a spirited poker tournament, cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, raffle, and more. Individuals across the fields of real estate, entertainment, beauty, fashion, finance, technology and law came together and helped us raise $140k in support of our programs.
Established in 1991, Chrysalis Enterprises provides a transitional jobs program to clients who face the greatest barriers to employment. Transitional employment offers our clients the opportunity to gain real-world skills, build confidence, earn a paycheck, and develop the experience needed to find and retain long-term employment. Clients working a transitional job are in an important […]
Eshaan, a student at Chapman University, was looking for more ways to serve his community and share his knowledge in financial literacy when he found Chrysalis. Now, you can find him at Chrysalis Orange County every Wednesday facilitating job-readiness classes and one-on-one resume and interview preparation.
Young Graham sounded out the words in a newspaper article he had found in the house. His grandmother sat by his side, gently correcting him as he read aloud. These evening lessons were a daily ritual, and by the time Graham went to Kindergarten, he could already read and write. In the years to come, […]
After retiring, Bill began volunteering at the V.A. as a job-readiness coach. There, he learned about Chrysalis and after referring numerous veterans, he began volunteering here as well. Now, he teaches Workplace Success every week at Chrysalis Santa Monica.
Ismael sits behind the wheel of a large delivery truck packed with lumber. Some days, he might find himself transporting the cargo to Fresno or Sacramento, while on others he might be headed south toward Las Vegas or San Diego. Regardless of the destination, Ismael’s focus is on getting the job done well and appreciating […]
When he first learned about Chrysalis, Manuel was inspired by the community he saw. He decided to take advantage of the opportunity to serve individuals facing similar barriers to the ones he had dealt with when immigrating to the United States and began facilitating job-readiness classes for Spanish-speaking clients in the San Fernando Valley.
A few weeks ago, Chrysalis sat down with members of the Los Angeles Times Editorial Board and spoke about how employment-focused solutions are a key part of addressing the homeless crisis facing our community. They narrowed in on a new program that could serve as a vital next step for someone who is trying to […]
Our Kaleidoscope Giving Circle is catching the attention of upcoming leaders and professionals in search of a meaningful way to give back. Recently, Degen Pener published a story about Kaleidoscope and other groups on TheHollywoodReporter.com.
Established in 1991, Chrysalis Enterprises provides a transitional jobs program to clients who face the greatest barriers to employment. Transitional employment offers our clients the opportunity to gain real-world skills, build confidence, earn a paycheck, and develop the experience needed to find and retain long-term employment. Clients working a transitional job are in an important […]
Before volunteering at Chrysalis, Bill was mentoring college students in China on how to secure employment after graduation. After thirteen years, he returned to the United States and began looking for opportunities to continue his work. Now, Bill spends three days a week conducting practice interviews and writing resumes with clients in Downtown Los Angeles.
Michael admits that he veered off track in life a few times growing up. “I had my share of trying to be involved with gangs and drugs, but over time, I realized that wasn’t the life for me.” During one particular detour – his last sentence of three-and-a-half years in prison – Michael received word […]
DOORS (Developing Opportunities and Offering Reentry Solutions) is a community reentry center located on the
third floor of the Reentry Opportunity Center on South Vermont Avenue. Service agencies in this building
were brought together with people on probation and their families in mind, but this resource center is
free and open to serve the community.
Prior to the opening of Chrysalis’ Orange County center in November 2018, Carrie Nocella participated in a tour of Chrysalis’ Downtown Los Angeles center and walked through the neighboring Skid Row area. After seeing Chrysalis’ work firsthand, she was sold on getting involved. “I’m a firm believer that you have to see it, you have […]
A spirit of love fills Antonio and Suzette’s home. On a weekend afternoon, you might find Suzette reading on the porch with Antonio close by, caring for the family’s beloved dogs. Arrive at another time, and the place may be brimming with friends and family, warm laughter and voices filling the air. It is a […]
Roughly four years ago at a press conference, hosted in Chrysalis’ Downtown LA center, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (LA:RISE). It’s amazing to see everything that has developed since the launch of this program.
Flomanda vividly remembers living under a bridge in Downtown Los Angeles with her mother and two brothers at 8 years old. The years that followed would be marked by instability, substance abuse, and life in and out of the criminal justice system. At 17, and still a child herself, Flomanda became a mother and began a journey of finding herself so she could build a better future for her family.
After making a career for herself as a department head in the film industry and starting her own resume-writing business, Robyn decided to lend her expertise to Chrysalis clients when long-time supporter John Paul DeJoria recommended she try volunteering. Now, she spends each Wednesday drafting resumes, conducting practice interviews, and guiding clients through online job applications. This year, we were lucky enough to have her join us at the first Women’s Empowerment Conference as well!
Established in 1991, Chrysalis Enterprises provides a transitional jobs program to clients who face the greatest barriers to employment. Transitional employment offers our clients the opportunity to gain real-world skills, build confidence, earn a paycheck, and develop the experience needed to find and retain long-term employment. Clients working a transitional job are in an important […]
With a background in career development and a familiarity with what it takes to overcome barriers, Cindy decided to put her expertise to use by volunteering at Chrysalis. Whether she’s leading a job readiness class or facilitating a workshop at the Women’s Empowerment Conference, she is always prepared to lift clients up and help them realize their full potential.
We thank the City of Anaheim and Disneyland, who highlighted their partnerships with Chrysalis at yesterday’s State of the City address in Anaheim. With the help of our government, corporate, and community partners, we know we can continue to provide individuals experiencing homelessness throughout Orange County with much-needed support as we help them along their path to self-sufficiency.
This week, Chrysalis joined others from local nonprofits and public agencies to propose a new plan for confronting the issue of homelessness through employment at Goodwill Southern California’s annual Breakfast Forum, “Tapping the Talents of Unique Populations: Inside the Employment Movement to Address Homelessness in Southern California.”
Garrick’s workday kicks off at 6:30 in the morning with the arrival of a photograph. Pictured is a map indicating where he and his team will be providing outreach services for the day to some of L.A. County’s most vulnerable populations. As a member of a Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement (HOPE) Team, Garrick and […]
When Roberta first learned about Chrysalis, she quickly began to organize donation drives as her way of helping out for the next ten years. After retiring, she decided she wanted to be more involved. Soon enough, she was facilitating classes and providing one-on-one services to clients.