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Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Arnold O. Beckman was an educator, an accomplished scientist, a bold entrepreneur, a civic leader, and a world-renowned philanthropist and humanitarian. Throughout his life, Dr. Beckman paved the way for myriad scientific breakthroughs and the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation continues this legacy today. Founded in 1977, the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation that makes grants to promote research in chemistry and the life sciences. Dr. Beckman and his wife, Mabel, were partners in every sense of the word and, when he retired, they became increasingly active as philanthropists...
Jewish Family Service LA
Jewish Family Service LA (Jewish Family Service or JFS) is a trusted source of support for the community of Los Angeles, welcoming individuals and families of all ages and identities to a full spectrum of care. Supporting the community has been the organization’s mission since 1854, when the tiny Jewish community of the pueblo of Los Angeles established the Hebrew Benevolent Society to collect funds from “those who have” and distribute them to “those who have not,” Jew and non-Jew alike. With that purpose, the first social service agency in Los Angeles was founded—what would later become Jewish Family Service. Today, Jewish Family Service LA has earned a national reputation as a model for excellence in providing services for children, families, older adults, people experiencing food insecurity, those in need of mental health assistance, individuals with diverse abilities, and survivors of domestic violence. Jewish Family Service’s highly trained staff and volunteers work closely with individuals and their loved ones to problem-solve and guide them on their paths to safety, security, wellness, and fulfillment...
Laguna College of Art and Design
Laguna College of Art and Design champions the role of the artist and designer in society and is committed to educating students to succeed as leaders and innovators in creative careers and to contribute as problem-solving citizens of a diverse and pluralistic world. For more than 60 years, Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) has been a proving ground for some of the most gifted students and talented faculty in developing unique creative voices through the provision of a world-class education. The college prepares individuals for careers as creative artists and designers in a culturally and ethnically diverse world by offering a curriculum that emphasizes acquiring technical skills and critical thinking based on observation, representation, and concept development, while embracing challenges of new, innovative technologies. LCAD is committed to offering its curriculum through accredited degree programs that imaginatively combine studio work with academic studies and to sharing its resources with the broader community through continuing education and exhibition programs...
YWCA Greater Los Angeles
Founded in 1894, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA GLA) advocates for justice and dignity for all people with the goal of transforming lives, aiding individual and family self-reliance, and, ultimately, strengthening the Los Angeles community. For more than a century, the organization has provided housing and supportive services and the YWCA GLA is pioneering a model of community centers and housing—co-created with diverse stakeholders—to improve lives and build resilience. The association also provides empowerment programs for individuals to have safe spaces for living, learning, and growing. YWCA GLA participants come from different walks of life, socio-economic backgrounds, age groups, genders, ethnic backgrounds, and religious faiths. The organization serves anyone and everyone who knocks on their doors and needs help...