Los Angeles Promise Zone

02/13/2017

Free Training on Student Financial Aid (FAFSA)!

Friday, February 17, 2017
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

City Hall East
3rd Floor, Conference Room 351A
201 N. Los Angeles St.,
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Free parking accommodations are available upon registration.

A City of Los Angeles' free training on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In partnership with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, a Los Angeles Cash for College partner will facilitate the FAFSA training and include instructions for individuals assisting students and their…

12/15/2016

Interested in nonprofit gains and losses by industry? This interactive online tool shows year by year financial shifts in each nonprofit industry in major cities like Los Angeles.

The nonprofit sector is diverse and local context matters. Urban’s interactive tool lets you slice data by city, state, and nonprofit type.

12/12/2016

Check out some of the great work LA Promise Zone partner Bresee is doing in the community!

12/07/2016

The Los Angeles Promise Zone initiative aims to build sustainable, livable communities by reducing and ending local homelessness--empowering this vulnerable community of individuals, youth, families, and veterans. (LAPZ Strategic Plan 4.1)

With 28% of the nation's unaccompanied homeless youth residing in California, there is still much work to be done in the upcoming year.

12/06/2016

Last week Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell joined the Youth Policy Institute and Vons Supermarket to launch the Los Angeles Promise Zone (LAPZ) FINI project, designed to increase access to affordable, healthy, locally grown produce for low-income residents who participate in CalFresh.

Empowerment. Access. Hope.

12/01/2016

Looking forward to the new sidewalk repair program, Safe Sidewalks L.A., that will make our communities more walkable and accessible!

L.A. city sidewalk repairs will soon get underway as part of the new legally mandated Safe Sidewalks L.A. program. photo: Flickr/Waltarr

11/29/2016

"Your Money, Your Goals" Toolkit Training - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Staff & volunteers working with unbanked communities are invited to this free train-the-trainer event on financial topics such as cash flow, credit, debt, banking and consumer protection. You'll also gain financial assessment strategies and explore the influences of culture, emotion and values in making financial decisions.

Attend a free training session from 9:00am-5:00pm on:
- Thursday, December 8 (ENGLISH only)
- Friday, December 9 (ENGLISH only)
- Thursday, January 19 (SPANISH only)

DETAILS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-money-your-goals-train-the-trainer-los-angeles-training-tickets-29213981806

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) selected the City of Los Angeles to be part of a 2016 Your Money, Your Goals cohort. The goal is to bring the Your Money, Your Goals toolkit to as many front line staff as possible. The three free trainings available are held on: Thursday, December 8...

11/23/2016

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Los Angeles Promise Zone reiterates its commitment to "improve fresh food access" for its residents by promoting local farmers markets and expanding CSA programs. (Strategic Objective 4.3.11)

11/21/2016

Congrats to our partners at the Youth Policy Institute and the Actors Fund who are part of the development team for the new Hollywood Arts Collective on Hollywood Blvd between Schrader Blvd & Wilcox Ave.

Looking forward to the new affordable housing in the LA Promise Zone, increasing artists' accessibility to the entertainment industry!

Empowerment. Access. Hope.

11/18/2016

Join our partners at Koreatown Youth & Community Center for a morning of clean up and graffiti removal in Pico Union!

Saturday Nov. 19th
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
1500 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Breakfast & lunch provided!

11/17/2016

Come to L.A. Cash for College's Family & Community Day this coming Saturday to learn about college prep, financial aid and scholarships, and talk to experts from throughout the country!

Saturday Nov. 19 - 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
L.A. Trade Tech College
Free event and parking

Join L.A. Cash for College at Family and Community Day to learn about college preparation, FREE financial aid and scholarships, an opportunity to talk to experts and college recruiters from throughout the country! You can even get help applying for financial aid and enter to win one of ten $1,000 s...

11/16/2016

Come to East Hollywood's 2016 Forum on Homelessness!

The East Hollywood Los Feliz Homeless Coalition invites local government, community members, and nonprofit service providers to engage in a comprehensive discussion on homelessness in the community.

Tuesday Nov. 29 - 7:00pm
Hollywood Hotel
1160 N. Vermont Avenue