Thanks to the generosity of Yasiel Puig’s Wild Horse Children’s Foundation, and local Los Angeles businesses, about 600 families enrolled in El Nido Family Centers’ programs received fifty pound boxes filled with essential items each such as groceries, safety items, and a hot meal. The family giveaway took place on Friday, June 26 and Monday,...Continue Reading
Justice, Justice shall you pursue… (Deuteronomy 16:20) We share the obligation to pursue all types of justice: racial, economic, social. We hurt from the brutal police killing of George Floyd and the resulting nationwide civil unrest, compounded by the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with its economic and psychological effects. We are outraged by...Continue Reading
We’ve just completed El Nido’s 2019-2020 Impact Report, summarizing accomplishments from across our programs and highlighting where we are headed in the months to come. This has been already been an unprecedented year of great hardship for the Angelenos we serve, however due to the generosity of our donors from across this great city and...Continue Reading
As an essential services provider during this crisis, El Nido has distributed nearly $2 Million in critical cash aid to families affected by the crisis. Our case managers, counselors, home visitors, and nurses continue to be an important and valuable resource to El Nido families during this crisis. El Nido depends upon your support in order...Continue Reading
We may all be practicing social distancing, but you can still be a virtual volunteer. Now is the time to create virtual enrichment programs for our families. Use your skills, talents, hobbies and professions that lend themselves to so many on-line classes. Here are a few suggestions: How to write a resume Mock interviews Career...Continue Reading
We thank our fellow Los Angeles non-profit Families In Schools for compiling this helpful list of resources on staying healthy, and keeping yourself and children engaged and learning during this difficult time.Continue Reading
A Message on COVID-19 from Free Tax Prep Los Angeles We are taking proactive steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of VITA staff, volunteers, and clients. Free Tax Prep LA sites are closed until further notice. California taxpayers will have an additional 90 days—until July 15—to file their federal and state taxes without interest...Continue Reading
El Nido’s Junior Board invites you to come spend a fun day in the park with El Nido families for our 2nd Kickball Picnic (or, as we affectionately call it – KICKNIC!) Inspired by El Nido’s mission to empower families in low-income communities of Los Angeles County, the Junior Board encourages you to come meet and...Continue Reading
As the year comes to an end there’s no better way to celebrate than getting around the table with loved ones to enjoy delicious food. Our partnership with ALDI allowed for the Culinary Kitchen to create two dishes that are perfect for any work potlucks, friendsgivings or holiday celebrations. Using quality foods from ALDI, the...Continue Reading
