Alumni

Happily Ever After…

Happily Ever After…

It’s hard to comprehend that Maria (24) and Javier (25) have been married for four years. They met at HOLA when they were in middle school and have been together ever since. Javier starting coming to HOLA when he was 7, when... read more »

 

There’s a Future Lawyer in our Midst

There’s a Future Lawyer in our Midst

Sandie graduated from high school and from HOLA in 2010. She is currently in her second year at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) and is working towards a degree in political science and chicana/o studies. What is life like for you... read more »

 

Three Incredible Young Women

Three Incredible Young Women

Meet Cristina, Julia and Eunice, all members of the HOLA class of 2010. Cristina and Eunice (yes, they are twins) are sophomores at Cal State University, Northridge and Julia (center), is a sophomore at Occidental College. All three... read more »

 

Fernando Ledezma Just Keeps on Giving Back

Fernando Ledezma Just Keeps on Giving Back

Fernando Ledezma, or Fernie to his friends, has filled many roles at HOLA, most recently as a volunteer and mentor. He started coming to HOLA in 1992, when HOLA was still in the church on Wilshire and Mitch and Tony were two of three... read more »

 

2011 HOLA Adelman Scholarship Recipient

2011 HOLA Adelman Scholarship Recipient

This coming July, Kwesi will be boarding a plane and leaving California for the first time. Although both of Kwesi’s parents were born in Ghana, he has lived in Los Angles all his life. Kwesi will be heading to the Appalachian Mountains... read more »

 

Andrew Bernstein, Mentor & Edward Banks, HOLA Graduate

Andrew Bernstein, Mentor & Edward Banks, HOLA Graduate

Edward Banks started coming to HOLA when he was 7 years old. He is now 18. He describes himself as an “HOLA child” and sees his mentor, Andy Bernstein, as a father figure. Through HOLA, Edward has traveled to Israel, attended NYU... read more »

 
 
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