💼 LinkedIn Friends! We have a job to do. 🟢 27,951 people were re-housed - a record. 🚩 Root causes of homelessness must continue to be addressed. 🚨 Unemployment is a leading reason why someone experiences homelessness. There’s hopeful news coming out of this year’s homeless count, and it’s important to remember the role of jobs and employment services in keeping that progress going. The LA region's unified approach and coordinated efforts to address homelessness have led to small but meaningful decreases in homelessness for the City and County of Los Angeles. Permanent housing is up 18% to an all-time high: Nearly 28,000 housing placements in 2023, bringing the total over the last seven years to more than 110,000. While the results released this morning by LAHSA brings positive news, homelessness obviously persists at unacceptable levels, and we have a job to do. The same root causes of homelessness exist throughout Southern California including the regions such as Orange County and the Inland Empire where Chrysalis also provides services. 54 percent of people surveyed during LAHSA’s 2024 count, stated that unemployment or financial reasons were the leading factor behind their loss of housing. 📢 Policymakers should support programs to solve homelessness with employment, but business owners and hiring managers don’t need to wait for government action. Across California, employment social enterprises have a remarkable number of candidates for jobs that businesses need to fill. There’s no better way to be part of solving homelessness. >>>Catch up with Los Angeles Times reporting here: https://lnkd.in/gB-M8sus
Chrysalis
Civic and Social Organizations
Los Angeles, CA 2,906 followers
A nonprofit organization changing lives through jobs
About us
Mission: Chrysalis serves people navigating barriers to the workforce by offering a job-readiness program, individualized supportive services, and paid transitional employment. We empower our clients on their pathway to stability, security, and fulfillment in their work and lives. Program: Chrysalis empowers individuals to overcome their barriers and prepare for, attain, and retain employment. Whether a client comes in with specific ambitions in mind or never having considered what their professional journey might look like, staff and volunteers provide them with individualized support during every phase of their job search. Throughout the program, clients learn to identify their strengths and set goals; creating plans for accomplishing them and building the skills needed to do so. We provide numerous resources, including case management, job-readiness curriculum, resume preparation, practice interviews, access to computers, professional attire, and support groups. Our philosophy is that a steady job is the single most important step in a person’s transition out of poverty and onto a pathway to long-term self-sufficiency. Chrysalis’ core program provides structure and support to promote client success while fostering clients’ ability to make individual choices in pursuit of their goals. Transitional Jobs Program: Since 1991, Chrysalis Enterprises has provided transitional jobs for our clients with the greatest barriers to gaining employment; providing them with the chance to build real-world skills, confidence, and develop necessary work experience. These programs provide street, highway, and building maintenance, as well as janitorial, warehouse, front desk, and general staffing solutions to 100+ communities and businesses across L.A. and Orange Counties. Centers: Chrysalis operates centers that are located where homelessness and poverty are most pervasive: on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, the SFV, OC, and Inland Empire.
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http://www.changelives.org/
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- Civic and Social Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1984
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522 S. Main St
Los Angeles, CA 90013, US
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1853 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404, US
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13545 Van Nuys Blvd
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Pacoima, CA 91331, US
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290 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, California 92805, US
Employees at Chrysalis
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Volunteer with YPAC & Chrysalis Works for our annual Venice Community Clean-up! 🦺 What: Start your day with a light breakfast, then work side-by-side with Chrysalis clients and learn how our experts keep Venice clean! 🕘 When: Saturday, August 10 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 🏝️ Where: Venice Beach Business Improvement District 📲 How: Register at ChangeLives.org/Venice #ChangeLives #WeveGotAJobToDo
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Today’s headline from the Los Angeles Times Editorial Board: Clean California is ending. So are jobs for formerly homeless and incarcerated people. California should fund critical opportunities that prevent homelessness, help people find employment after incarceration, and keep our roads safe and clean. This funding must continue to exist in order for our communities to work and thrive. Calling on Chrysalis supporters to help us and our partners preserve hundreds of transitional jobs. https://lnkd.in/egjjBunZ
Editorial: Clean California is ending. So are jobs for formerly homeless and incarcerated people
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What does it take to change or prevent homelessness? Great partnerships with innovative solutions is one part and we want to recognize our #BreakingBarriers partner Brilliant Corners for being with us on Monet's team. Thank you! Check out tonight's KCAL News report by Alys Martinez about Chrysalis and our client Monet. https://ow.ly/Sk1450SbmAU
How Chrysalis is helping homeless people back to work and into housing
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The Malibu chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), a worldwide leadership community, supported Chrysalis during their annual family event. Event Chair Andrew Kirsh, his son, and other members with their kids assembled 400 sack lunches and 400 hygiene kits for our clients last month! Thank you to all attendees, big and small, for helping Chrysalis #changelives through jobs! #YPO #WeveGotAJobToDo #MoreThanAJob
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The Chrysalis Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) surpassed their $40,000 goal, raising over $50,000 at their inaugural Cheers to Changing Lives event! Held at Expert Dojo, this celebration featured live music by Luke Collins and band (@lukeplaysmusic), DJ (@myfriendcatie), delicious food, and a successful silent auction. YPAC Marketing & Communications Lead Anam Faruqi shares, “There’s a lot of issues facing our world and it’s great to at least be able to help with some of them, and I’m just grateful that Chrysalis gives us the platform to do that.” Read the full story by Thomas Leffler published by the Santa Monica Daily Press: https://lnkd.in/gqQnenjN #ChangeLives #WeveGotAJobToDo #Cheers #YPAC #SantaMonicaDailyPress #ThomasLeffler EY Tequio Tequila Cocktails Cooshi Zac's Sweet Shop
Youth council adds vitality to local employment services nonprofit
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If you have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), discover the seamless way to make a difference – recommend a gift to Chrysalis directly from our website using our new processing tool! 🌐💙 Your positive impact is just a click away. Let's transform lives together! 🌟 Link: https://lnkd.in/eyfa9xeM
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#ChangeLives with us as Senior Operations Manager with Chrysalis Works! Take charge of account management and customer service, ensuring top-notch support for our valued customers, while proactively identifying process improvements. Manage street maintenance contracts, drive operational effectiveness, and provide essential client support and guidance. If you're ready to make a difference as a leader within our employment social enterprise, apply now: https://ow.ly/OyAv50Ry1wu #ChrysalisCareers #WeveGotAJobToDo #NowHiring #MentalHealthCounselor #JoinOurTeam #WorkWithUs Other opportunities to work at Chrysalis can be found on: https://ow.ly/B39Q50Ry1wv.
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Today is the day! Secure your discounted ticket to our Cheers to Changing Lives event for just $100: ChangeLives.org/Cheers Still confirming your schedule? Tickets will be available after the registration deadline for $125 online and at the door. We look forward to celebrating 40 years of Chrysalis and its next generation of advocates with you!🥂 Presented by: EY
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As #VolunteerAppreciationMonth draws to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude to the 130+ program volunteers who generously dedicate their time and talent to empowering Chrysalis clients to work and thrive. Last week, we had the privilege of celebrating this incredible group of individuals, including three who have been volunteering with us for over a decade! No matter one’s years of service, all of our Chrysalis volunteers play an integral role in changing lives through jobs and making a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve. Special shout out to our Volunteer & Program team members for putting together a thoughtful event, complete with creative awards to recognize our amazing volunteers: 🎬 Blockbuster Award: Recognizing outstanding assistance with online job applications, ensuring our clients have the support they need in the digital job market. 🌟 Oscar-Worthy Award: Celebrating exceptional mentoring and guidance, leading job readiness classes and mock interviews with unmatched expertise. 👏 Behind the Scenes Award: Honoring teamwork, collaboration, and a positive attitude, which enhance the volunteer experience for everyone involved. 📝 Resume Wizard Award: Applauding exceptional skills in creating and reviewing resumes, transforming them into polished documents that catch employers' attention. #ChangeLives #WeveGotAJobToDo #MoreThanAJob #VolunteerAppreciation #ThankYouVolunteers #VolunteerWithUs ChangeLives.org/Volunteer
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