First 5 LA Helps Welcome New L.A. Compact Signers to Promote Education In a move that expands a broad coalition of governmental, business, nonprofit and civic organizations to benefit the youth of Los Angeles County, First 5 LA Executive Director Kim Belshé joined in...
Sometimes, you just need to say “Thank You” . . . dozens and dozens of times.The 2nd Annual Best Start Leadership Appreciation event welcomed – and expressed gratitude to – close to 200 participants at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on December 10.The focus of the...
On September 19, 2016, First 5 LA staff colleagues (Antoinette, Barbara, Christie, Christina A., Daniela, Janaya, Jennifer C., Jennifer C., Jessica M., John W., Kim B., Kim P.B., Manuel, Marcella, Natasha & Tara) attended the Annual Southern California Grantmakers...
Just one home visit this year from the Antelope Valley Partners for Health and a chat about volunteering inspired Lancaster single mom Shelby Brown to become a Community Information Ambassador. First 5 LA grantee AVPH partnered with Best Start Palmdale and Best Start...
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This month’s question: “What are You Grateful for?”
As a young boy growing up in Oakland, Carl Gayden was, well, a bit spoiled. “What kid has a G.I. Joe aircraft carrier?” he recalled. But behind the Toys “R” Us shopping sprees was an emptiness brought upon by his parents’ marriage woes, which led to divorce and a move...
As watchful eyes focus on how the White House and Congress transition to a new administration, what remains unclear is how these changes will steer early childhood priorities decided in Washington, D.C. that could impact child care, health, early education and more...
When Natalya Seals recently went to the Visión y Compromiso 14th annual Conference of Promotores, Leaders and Community Workers in Ontario for the first time, she did something she doesn’t usually do. She cried. The Best Start Metro Los Angeles member and single mom...
These Commission Summaries are intended to provide highlights of the First 5 LA Board of Commissioners’ actions to advance the outcome areas of First 5 LA’s 2015-2020 Strategic Plan. At the October 13 Commission meeting, highlights include approval of a strategic...
