05/22/2026
Earlier this week, I was delighted to welcome Making It Happen to our state capital. Making It Happen was selected by our office and honored as the non-profit of the year for California’s 44th Assembly District.
Making It Happen is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) based in the Sunland–Tujunga area of Los Angeles. Their mission is to help people in the community who are struggling with homelessness, hunger, unemployment, or financial hardship. Specifically, they:
Run a weekly food pantry distributing groceries and fresh food to local families and unhoused residents.
Serve free holiday meals on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
Help connect people to temporary and permanent housing resources.
Provide clothing, hygiene supplies, blankets, and essentials.
Organize free medical, dental, and vision clinics with partner organizations.
Offer job-training and employment support
Hold outreach events for disadvantaged children and families.
The organization was founded by Patricia “Pattee” Colvin after her own experience with homelessness and receiving help from food-bank volunteers.
Congratulations again on this well-deserved recognition!