Jessica Biel and her family volunteered at HOLA and have highlighted us on her nonprofit website, Make the Difference Network, to raise awareness about the work we’re doing! HOLA honored her efforts with the first annual 2008 National... read more »
December 9, 2011 / no comments
This spring, HOLA welcomed guest artist Frank Romero to the HOLA Art Studio and Gallery. Frank Romero has been making art in Los Angeles for the last 40 years. Originally from East Los Angeles, Frank became active in the Rampart District community... read more »
June 22, 2011 / no comments
On March 18th, Pepperdine University Women’s Track team along with their Coach, Maurice Hilliard, visited HOLA middle and high school students to teach them the importance of being physically active.
Fifteen of Pepperdine’s track... read more »
April 20, 2011 / no comments
On Monday, March 7th 2011, ODU students from Virginia came to HOLA for an afternoon of fun filled programming. Heart of LA’s programs such as, YOLA at HOLA, SmartStart, Bridges and ROPE enjoyed an afternoon of foosball, board games, puzzles... read more »
March 7, 2011 / no comments
Dear Friends of HOLA,
My name is Perla Diaz. I am a Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) alumna and college student. I am writing to ask you to support HOLA’s academic, arts and athletic programs for at-risk youth through a micro-donation of $25, $50,... read more »
December 16, 2010 / no comments
Starting in the early `90s, in an effort to alleviate overcrowding, LAUSD began implementing a multi-track “year round” calendar. Keeping schools open through the summer, they provided several shorter vacations per year staggered amongst... read more »
August 10, 2010 / no comments
Our volunteers from Colorado were with the SmartStart Summer Adventures program from the week of July 19th-23rd. They were an amazing young group that came in with such a positive attitude and plenty of energy to work with children. They interacted... read more »
August 10, 2010 / no comments
On July 21st-22nd, students visited an enclosed beach type lagoon that incorporated a water park theme with the fun of the beach. It was a safe environment for children to play considering the water height was only 3 feet. However, it also had... read more »
August 10, 2010 / no comments
Our weekly volunteers are Natalie, Bryan, Alfredo, John, Julie and Tess. They have been consistent with attendance, and have provided great assistance throughout our summer camp experience with our students. Our students have grown so close... read more »
August 10, 2010 / no comments
“YOU CAN BE A HERO” – Volunteer Today.
There are more than 50,000 kids on the streets this summer in Los Angeles. Public school are not offering summer school and funding for critical social service programs have... read more »
July 19, 2010 / no comments