HOLA KTLA Healthy Cooking Class Segment

March 18, 2009 / no comments

HOLA Supports… Stand for Hope!

This Saturday, March 21st, join us for a 5K Run/Walk to benefit PADRES Contra El Cancer. PADRES is an organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families. PADRES brings together children,... read more »

March 17, 2009 / no comments

HOLA Youth: Edna’s Story

My name is Edna. I am 13 years old. I have gone through two craniotomies to remove a malignant brain tumor and to insert a shunt. I endured 6 weeks of radiation to my brain and spinal cord, along with many blood transfusions, the insertion of... read more »

March 17, 2009 / no comments

SmartStart Attends Journeys Exhibit

On March 13th, 2009, our upper grade students attended Charles White Elementary to experience the “Journeys” exhibit, an art exhibition by photographer Marysa Dowling and students from Charles White Elementary, Berendo Middle School,... read more »

March 17, 2009 / no comments

Healthy Cooking with KTLA and Allie MacKay

HOLA’s young chefs were invited to KTLA’s test kitchens this week to demonstrate healthy recipes with HOLA’s Healthy Cooking instructor Alex Nataren.  Alex and his class demontsrated how to make breakfast burritos, yogurt... read more »

March 13, 2009 / no comments

Thank You LA Lakers and Fox Sports en Espanol for Making HOLA Bowla a Huge Success!

Fox Sports en Español and the Lakers Youth Foundation partnered with Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) for the 5th Annual HOLA BOWLA Charity Bowling fundraiser this past Saturday.  Over 150 people attended to partake in the bowling bonanza, with... read more »

March 11, 2009 / no comments

Peter Alexander: HOLA’s Artist in Residence

In January, Los Angeles based artist Peter Alexander invited HOLA artists to visit his studio and take a guided tour of his space. On the tour, Peter explained the process of his art, what he was currently working on, and how he came to be an... read more »

March 11, 2009 / no comments

Kids in the Kitchen at HOLA

On Thursday, March 5th HOLA was thrilled to welcome the Junior League of Los Angeles for a “Building Blocks of a Healthy Heart” themed Kids in the Kitchen event. Members of the Junior League treated our elementary school aged boys... read more »

March 11, 2009 / no comments

SmartStart Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!

During the first week of March, SmartStart commemorated Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Read Across America Week! The Smart Start program celebrated with creative activities on each day of the week.  We had Crazy Hat and Sock Day, Whoville Hair... read more »

March 9, 2009 / no comments

L.A. City Rec. & Parks Recognizes HOLA at Skate Plaza Grand Opening

Los Angeles City Mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa with Councilmembers Herb Wesson and Jack Weiss, Recreation & Parks General Manager Jon Kirk Mukri and Professional Skateboarder and Television Star Rob Dyrdek opened a brand new “Safe Spot... read more »

February 24, 2009 / no comments