LA2050 Ideas Hub

LACP’s mission is to serve disadvantaged youth, families, and communities through innovative vocational training, social enterprise, and outreach programs. LACP empowers and employs youth within the Antelope Valley and greater Los Angeles area by offering a paid vocational training program that provides a direct path to sustainable job placement.

9 Dots' mission is to provide transformative computer science education for every student, especially those from underserved communities. We believe in creating learning environments that engage and empower every student, foster joy, and promote fearlessness in problem solving.

Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.

Inner City Law Center’s (ICLC) mission is to ensure decent, safe and fully habitable housing for the enormous number of homeless and working poor families and individuals residing in Los Angeles County.

The Arts for Healing and Justice Network (AHJN) is an interdisciplinary collaborative that provides exceptional arts programming in order to build resiliency and wellness, eliminate recidivism, and transform the juvenile justice system.

Concrete Queenz brings skateboarding and community to girls in South LA through after school skateboarding programming, trips to local skateparks and collaborations with other organizations. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space for girls to learn and practice skateboarding, while also building valuable life skills.

DignityMoves works to end unsheltered street homelessness in our communities by building Interim Supportive Housing with rapid, cost-effective, and thus, scalable solutions. Through public-private partnership, we are able to leverage underutilized land and philanthropy to build communities at the 1/10th of the cost of permanent supportive housing.

First Place provides foster youth with intensive support to complete their high school diploma or GED certificate, enroll in college, and obtain employment—while accessing safe, affordable housing.

Good food for a good cause. Flavors From Afar provides traditional recipes and global flavors to Southern California by celebrating the cultures and rich histories of former asylum seekers and refugees we employ.

Foster Nation engages and empowers the community to help foster youth aging out of the system become self-sufficient adults by providing financial resources, social support and mentorship.

Jenesse Center’s mission is to restore families impacted by domestic and sexual violence through holistic, trauma informed, culturally responsive services, and advance prevention initiatives that foster and sustain healthy, violence free communities.

Streets For All is dedicated to expanding public transportation, bike infrastructure, pedestrian walkways, and public green spaces across Los Angeles. We work to improve air quality and community health, make walking and biking safer and more accessible, provide transit for disabled and low-income communities, and help to end climate change.

The RightWay Foundation helps transition-age foster youth get and keep good jobs despite the overwhelming trauma they have endured throughout their lives. Our vision is that foster and justice system-involved youth have the opportunity to move from pain and disappointment to power and productivity.

To accomplish its mission of changing lives and creating safe, healthy communities, ARC provides services, support, and opportunities to currently and formerly incarcerated individuals, and advocates for fair justice system policies.

Destination Crenshaw’s mission is to honor Black triumphs, build Black futures, and celebrate Black presence by boosting Crenshaw Boulevard, the spine of Los Angeles’ Black community, through economic development, job creation, and environmental healing while commemorating the historic legacy and future aspirations of local art and culture.

ETM-LA provides high-quality music instruction in disadvantaged schools to promote academic growth and character-building. We provide equitable access by offering weekly music class as part of the school day to every student regardless of income, background, or ability and at no cost.

The mission of Hacker Fund is to empower technologists to help the disadvantaged, educate the community, and protect the environment.

Healing California provides free, quality dental, medical, and vision care to those in need in California.

Our mission is to provide at-risk young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success through job skills training, education, and work experience with an emphasis on conservation and service projects that benefit the community.

The Trust for Public Land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities. Our overarching goal is for every American to live within a 10-minute walk of a park.

New Earth provides mentor-based arts, educational, and workforce programs with wraparound services to empower at-promise, system-impactedyouth and young adults ages 13-25 and their families in Los Angeles County. We support youth to reimagine their lives, move towards positive life choices, and discover their genius as future leaders of tomorrow. 

Venice Arts’ mission is to ignite, expand, and transform the lives of Los Angeles’ low-income youth through photography and film education, and to use our participatory storytelling practices to amplify the voices of underrepresented communities around the world.

Boyle Heights Beat is a bilingual community news project produced by youth offering "noticias por y para la comunidad". Boyle Heights Beat is project that encourages youth to grow and explore the opportunity to become next generation storytellers.

Creative Acts is an organization that seeks to transform urgent social justice issues through the revolutionary power of the Arts; to heal trauma, build community, raise power, and center the voices of those who are or have been incarcerated.

Flintridge Center's mission is to break the cycle of poverty and violence through community planning, innovation and action. Our vision is of a healthy, safe community where families thrive, youth reach their full potential, and equality and opportunity are accessible to all.

Get Lit - Words Ignite fuses classic and spoken word poetry to increase teen literacy on the page and in visual media. We cultivate enthusiastic learners emboldened to inspire social consciousness in diverse communities, transforming students into artists, activists, scholars, and stars.

Our mission is to foster the most thriving, inviting & inclusive community for entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. Our work impacts individuals who are often overlooked by traditional entrepreneurial ecosystems. That’s what drives us to make the entrepreneurial path more equitable, inclusive & accessible.

Las Fotos Project’s mission is to elevate the voices of teenage girls from communities of color through photography and mentoring, empowering them to channel their creativity for the benefit of themselves, their community, and future careers.

Public Matters believes the arts and creativity are levers for social change. We aim to bridge the trust gap between institutions and marginalized communities of color by designing strategies that transform the culture, practice and experience of civic participation, making it accessible to all.

CASA of Los Angeles (CASA/LA) mobilizes community volunteers to advocate for children in LA County's child welfare system who have experienced abuse and neglect. CASA/LA’s vision is a Los Angeles in which every child in the child welfare system has an advocate and the opportunity to thrive.

Defy Ventures is a national nonprofit with a vision to cut recidivism in half by leveraging entrepreneurship to increase economic opportunity and transform lives. Defy's programs are helping currently and formerly incarcerated people across the country defy the odds by providing pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and a successful reentry.

Covenant House California is dedicated to serving all of God’s children with absolute respect and unconditional love… to help youth experiencing homelessness and to protect and safeguard all youth in need.

The mission of CicLAvia is to catalyze vibrant public spaces, active transportation, and good health through car-free open street events. CicLAvia engages with people throughout Southern California to transform our relationship with our communities and with each other.

ELACC advocates for economic and social justice by developing grassroots leadership, building affordable housing, and providing economic development opportunities to low- and moderate-income families.

ACT-LA creates just and equitable housing and transit systems for Los Angeles, placing the interests of low-income communities and communities of color first as we work towards a more sustainable region.

Our mission is to empower youth (ages 5-16) by teaching them to grow their own food, engaging them in hands-on art and science, providing mentorship, and creating a safe environment to learn and play. Our motto, "Busy hands = Busy minds," can be seen in every part of our program to help kids create and develop a positive mindset.

Birthworkers of Color Collective (BWOCC) is a community-based doula organization. BWOCC is a training, services, education, healing, and advocacy based birthworker organization that focuses on and supports pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people of Color, their families, and communities.

CCEJ's mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to lead change for equity and justice in their communities. CCEJ's vision is of a world where people live free of oppression and thrive.

The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) upholds the humanity of immigrant communities in California by transforming systems to achieve racial, social, and economic justice.

Our mission to increase the quality source of programs and services that are dedicated to improve the social and economic development of low- income youth and families in Long Beach. A core area of our work is to foster support for health equity and improve overall well-being for many communities most impacted by community violence.

Chicas Verdes builds socially-minded leaders by fostering young people's connection to nature.

Clay Day LBC provides children in TK-8th grade equitable and inclusive access to ceramics education in Long Beach classrooms. We partner with local educators, schools, after-school programs, local organizations, and nonprofits to introduce kids to the art of clay in a safe and supportive environment at no cost to teachers, students, and families.

CHIRLA’s mission is to achieve a just society fully inclusive of immigrants.

Coffee with a Cause's mission is to prepare transitional age youth for employment through job training, workplace internships and assistance with permanent employment.

Color Compton is an organization geared towards working with youth to build community among people of color, while exploring identity and art.Grounded on history, students are introduced to concepts and historical records to engage in dialogue and use art to develop their own narratives and engage in critical thinking and local activism.

Connecting Compton is an arts and culture nonprofit in Los Angeles County, California. We work to strengthen the roots of Compton, California's residents and to create a safe space for youth and individuals of all abilities, cultures and ages to gather. We offer courses on the agricultural lifestyle - including equine care & equestrian arts.

Create Now’s mission is to empower underserved youth and young adults from ages 3 to 24 through a variety of arts programs in multiple disciplines that help them to heal and thrive. Our goal is to introduce them to the power of arts, and learn skills that can lead to jobs and careers.We focus on all youth experiencing different challenges.

Dramatic Results makes learning real by engaging educators and learners through collaborative hands-on projects that impact the practice of education.

To enhance the quality of life for all families in East Los Angeles.

FEAST’s mission is to promote wellness and enrich lives through the power of healthy foods and human connection. FEAST stands for “Food, Education, Access, Support, Together,” and was created to help individuals and families struggling with hunger and the effects of living within a broken food system build healthier lives.

Fathering Together’s mission is to transform dads into positive change agents through communities of support and accountability which provide space for vulnerability and work toward equitable practices.

We provide garden-based education at public schools in LA. By combining gardening, sustainability, and cooking classes, we harness the full potential of school gardens, helping children learn to care for their bodies, their communities, and the earth. We serve 7 Title I elementary schools, reaching over 3,000 students and their families a year.

A non-profit organization that strengthens community through building and maintaining urban farms and gardens in southern California.

We are dedicated to building the capacity of parents and families to organize, advocate, and demand high-quality schools for their children.

We feed the hungry.

Kaimore is a nonprofit aimed at breaking down barriers to economic mobility. The core of our efforts is to provide targeted professional development and financial coaching services for disadvantaged individuals. Through this, we hope to help our clients develop financially sustainable lifestyles through flourishing careers and financial management.

LA Forward Institute breaks down barriers to civic participation and makes local government accessible to everyday people, not just political insiders and lobbyists. We provide Angelenos with resources and training to turn their frustration into constructive action and organizing to make Los Angeles County a fair, flourishing place for everyone.

LA Más keeps working class neighbors rooted in Northeast LA (NELA). We are a community organization building collective power and ownership for neighborhood stability and economic resilience.

LA Voice is a multi-racial, multi-faith organization with a mission to transform Los Angeles into a county that reflects the human dignity of its communities, with racial equity and abundant life for all. We develop spiritually grounded teams that elevate their stories into the public narrative to drive systemic change.

Street Company’s mission is to create jobs for homeless people through its social enterprises and provide them with resources and services to help them become self-reliant and healthy.

To incubate and inspire the culture of urban farming in our community through education, food accessibility, and by being a model of sustainable agriculture practices. 100% of our vegetables help vulnerable populations in our community with immediate food needs and inspire them to eat and live healthy.

The LAFD Foundation supports the LAFD in protecting life, property, and the environment by providing essential equipment, training, and public outreach programs, including L.A. youth-focused initiatives, to supplement city resources.

Mentor For Change's mission is to unlock the potential in every youth through career-based mentoring. Our primary objective is to equip youth from economically disadvantaged communities to achieve adult independence through four growth areas: educational success, career development, holistic resilience, and community activism.

To foster resilience, cultivate self-sufficiency, and dismantle barriers to successful community integration, ensuring every young adult is enveloped in what we fondly call "the Tribe," a supportive network of community organizations, leaders, and stakeholders dedicated to their success.

PATH Enterprises’ mission is to end homelessness for individuals, families, and communities.

PS Science’s mission is to educate children and support teachers to: 1) See beauty, wonder, and infinite opportunity; 2) Do science through active exploration and collaboration; 3) Know the joy of discovery and the power of knowledge.

The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools’ mission strives to transform schools to revolutionize school systems, empowering all students with a high-quality education. By managing a network of 19 high-need LA Unified schools, we drive transformation to accelerate student achievement in schools and District-wide.

Pasadena Village is a nonprofit membership organization of adults over 55 whose mission is to foster vital independent living in a spirit of mutual support, enrichment, and inclusiveness. Our vision is to keep older adults engaged in life through new friendships, meaningful experiences, and involvement in a wider community.

The purpose of this corporation is to improve the quality of life for low-income people through community economic development and leadership training to allow parents, tenants and workers to revitalize their community by preserving and increasing affordable housing, improving education, creating jobs and childcare, and addressing immigrant rights.

Pueblo Nuevo Education & Development Group supports Camino Nuevo Charter Academy in providing a preschool – 12th grade college preparatory education, diverse enrichment activities, and whole child care to underserved students from Central Los Angeles, regardless of zip code or income.

To inspire, protect, and provide resources and support for youth impacted by foster care.

Our mission is to educate youth of color to develop a portfolio of technological skills, guiding them toward STEM career pathways and building a community of students who grow, thrive and learn together.

Our mission is to leverage farmers' markets as a force for building healthy communities. We sponsors six certified farmers' markets in Los Angeles County and run programs in and around them that expand food access, curb food waste, and educate.

Student LunchBox (SLB) is a charitable organization committed to fighting food insecurity among college students. We participate in efforts to rescue and recover food and other essentials for economically disadvantaged college students to reduce the hardships of hunger and foster academic success.

FFRP is a nonprofit that provides career support to formerly incarcerated firefighters and those currently incarcerated in California’s Conservation Camps. Our mission is to increase wildfire personnel from underrepresented communities, providing them the training, skills, resources, and experiences needed to secure gainful employment.

Our mission is to create a community Makerspace in the Greater Compton Area, with equal access to tools, workshops, technology, and resources to inspire creativity, facilitate lifelong learning, and provide inclusive and equitable opportunities for all.

The Young Shakespeareans, empowers kids through Performing Arts, Production Design, and Technical Arts. Its pipeline guides students from elementary to high school, fostering leadership and career growth. Led by industry professionals, TYS builds critical thinking, social-emotional literacy, and teamwork, uniting communities through performances.

Empowering Displaced People with Critical Resources Needed to Build New Lives. We create communities of support and organize access to economic opportunities and critical resources for immigrants, refugees, and displaced indigenous communities.

The mission of Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural is to transform community in the Northeast San Fernando Valley and beyond through ancestral knowledge, the arts, literacy and creative engagement.

Founded in 2012 in Los Angeles, Vision To Learn’s mission is to bridge the gap in access to vision care for low-income communities by providing eye exams and eyeglasses, free of charge, using mobile vision clinics that serve children at schools and community organizations.

Young Musician Foundation disrupts systemic barriers to economic opportunity and the negative physical and emotional damage these barriers create by delivering tuition-free programs to under-resourced K-12th grade students across LA County, as well as at-promise young adults.

Black Image Center is a collective based non profit 501c3 founded by a group of young Black Photographers in Los Angeles. We aim to cultivate imagination through photography and economically empower Black storytellers and image makers.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) creates pathways for students from low-income and historically marginalized communities to become scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists.

From 9th grade through college graduation, College Track’s 10-year program empowers students from low-income communities to transcend the limits of their circumstance and earn a college degree.

EDLA! transforms lives and communities through the power of dance. Our mission is to provide high-quality arts education to youth who live in low-income areas of Los Angeles. This cultivates lifelong skills of collaboration, discipline, and self-expression so youth become confident, engaged participants in their education, career, and community.

FoLAR strives for a swimmable, fishable, boatable, bikeable LA River through advocacy, education and wise stewardship.

Harmony Project harnesses the transformative power of music to increase access to higher education for underserved students by removing the systemic barriers to achievement through academic and social support.

Jazz Hands for Autism (JHFA) creates pathways for employment and social inclusion for neurodivergent musicians with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We are working towards a world where individuals with ASD are fully included members of society who can make valued social, cultural, and economic contributions to their communities.

The Los Angeles Music and Art School's mission is to offer the community of East Los Angeles, primarily its K-12 population, equitable and affordable access to multidisciplinary arts education programs and performance opportunities to afford students the tools needed for success - regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status.

Deborah Murphy, a native Angeleno, founded Los Angeles Walks in 1998 after a key appointment as the Chair of the City of Los Angeles Pedestrian Advisory Committee, which she continues to hold today. Deborah has consistently worked to bring attention to the act of walking in the city of Los Angeles as a way to build a healthier, more livable city. For 15 years, Los Angeles Walks has been the go-to organization for the press regarding pedestrian safety issues, appearing in media including KCRW, KCET, KPCC, LA Times, LA Weekly, Curbed LA, Streetsblog LA, LAist, Atlantic Cities and more.

Project Equity, a fiscally sponsored project of Multiplier, envisions a more equitable society where employee ownership is a preferred business model that strengthens small businesses, creates quality jobs, and builds wealth for Black, Brown and low-income workers.

Celebrating 27 years, the mission of No Limits for deaf children and families is to teach underserved at-risk deaf children and their families the skills to succeed in school and in life through its after-school educational centers and distinguished theater arts program, promoting advocacy and awareness worldwide.

We are a community-based, non-profit organization that helps heal environmental injustice through urban forestry, nature-based design-build, habitat restoration, and workforce development. We work in underinvested communities in LA County to build climate resiliency through stewardship, planting, design, and community engagement.

Para Los Niños is transforming lives by closing the achievement gap for children in poverty.

Our mission is to build healthier communities with young people. Together, we create education opportunities for peers to share the tools and resources young people need to make healthy decisions. Our vision is that, with our partners, we will advance health equity and improve health outcomes for young people in under-resourced communities.

Our mission is to transform our local ecosystem and economy through agriculture, food access, nutrition education, and community partnerships.

Rainbow Labs emboldens Queer and Gender Nonconforming Youth to discover, curate, and experiment with the elements of a fulfilled life through community building and the lived experiences of mentors.

Red Hen Press seeks to discover and publish works of literary excellence, support diversity in a creative industry, promote literacy in our local schools, and serve as a hub for literary events and enrichment. We are a community of readers and writers who are actively engaged in the essential human practice known as literature.