By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — Lisa Dawn Cave has worked long and hard to carve out a successful career in the world of […]
Category: Making A Difference
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Yes We Can! feeds and houses the homeless
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Pastor Sherman D. Manning never wanted a traditional church. He didn’t want “the responsibility or the headache.” “When I started […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Everybody Dance LA! helps instill life skills
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer It doesn’t take long to realize there’s something really special happening inside a nondescript building in downtown Los Angeles where […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: EmpowHer helps teen girls become confident
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Columnist Dawn L. Brown believes in the work being done at EmpowHer Institute so much that two years ago, she agreed […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Unity Ice Academy offers cool summer program
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer On a sunny, 81 degrees day in Los Angeles, 50 children are dressed warmly in fleece jackets, hats, headbands, and […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: L.A. Music and Arts School provides creative outlet
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Students and other East Los Angeles residents looking for a creative outlet have one located right in their own backyard. […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: PLUS ME Project helps students tell their stories
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Everyone has a story. The PLUS ME Project is an organization that believes everyone has a story that matters. PLUS ME […]
MAKING A DIFERENCE: Foundation helps navigate special education system
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Raja Marhaba is an unstoppable mother. When it comes to her kids, she is a passionate warrior who will go […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Geeks and nerds unite in a great CRASH Space
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer For any self-described geeks or nerds looking for a communal CRASH Space, there is one in Los Angeles complete with […]
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Pet Adoption Fund seeks forever homes for pets
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer It’s reigning cats and dogs at the Pet Adoption Fund, an all-breed, private, nonprofit, no-kill, cat and dog rescue organization and […]