About

HOLA’s youth attend overburdened inner city schools, live in communities that are heavily impacted by illegal drug trafficking and gang violence and many children are hindered by poverty and immigration status. HOLA believes that every child deserves a chance.

VISION
Hundreds of underserved children are traveling across one end of a beautiful green park carrying backpacks and musical instruments or athletic gear, passing families perched on blankets under trees reading a book or painting in the middle of this community campus while others play sports. The students are on their way to another green building met by inspirational teachers, coaches, parents and mentors. Everyone is coming together and sharing; everyone is learning; and leaders from around the world who are inspired by the renaissance in our neighborhood are gathering here to acquire tools to implement best practices in their own at-risk and underserved communities.

One of LA’s best kept secrets started in a church gym and more than 20 years later has grown into a vibrant community oasis for thousands of inner-city youth. HOLA is a thriving center that serves the Rampart community with programs in academics, the arts and athletics. The organization is unique in the quality of instruction and individual attention it provides to youth ages 6 to 19.

HOLA’s campus, located in and around Lafayette Park, is a home away from home for thousands of kids. They know that they will get the help they need from HOLA’s professional staff and highly talented volunteers. Through HOLA’s comprehensive programs, the youth are exposed to a wide array of experts including artists, executives, chefs, athletes, engineers and counselors who truly commit themselves to providing programs of the highest quality, giving kids the best chance to become successful in life.

Through HOLA’s unique partnership with the LA City Recreation and Parks Department, students living in poverty have much needed green space – a state of the art field turf soccer field, outdoor basketball courts, and a brand new gym. Best of all, these facilities are safe spaces and open year round, truly offering the youth of the community an alternative to hanging out on the streets.