Heart of Los Angeles Inc.
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1989, Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc. (HOLA) provides underserved youth with afterschool programs in academics, arts, and athletics with a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education, and strengthen their communities. It serves 2,100 youth ages 6-24 each year in the Rampart District through its academic programs, enrichment programs (e.g. athletics, music and youth orchestras, leadership, etc.), and a Family Services Department that provides wraparound support, counseling services and emergency aid.
FIELD OF INTEREST
grant programs
2024 General Community Grants
Arts, Culture, & Media, Basic Needs & Social Services, College, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Education, K-12
To provide one-time direct hardship relief that will help stabilize individuals and families during a time of crisis or need, substantially improving their self-sufficiency and quality of life.
To support an expansion of academic and social services for youth at its newly completed Arts and Recreation Center in Lafayette Park that has the space to nearly double the number of youth and families it serves each year.