Los Angeles
SEPTEMBER 26 | 5:30-7:30PM PDT
CAUSECUPID
WELCOME TO CAUSECUPID LOS ANGELES
We're excited that you're joining us!
This is our 21st CauseCupid mixer in the Los Angeles area, and we're thrilled to be bringing together a diverse group of nonprofit organizations seeking passionate, committed board members, with qualified individuals seeking to get involved and make a positive difference in their communities. In this booklet you'll find information about the participating nonprofit organizations, including mission, primary contact at the event, budget, terms of service, and more
Board Candidates: we encourage you to think about which organizations to meet and what questions to ask about their programs and operations, as well as expectations for Board members To date, CauseCupid events have placed more than 500 Board members nationwide Hopefully tonight will be successful for you!
Organizations: we are pleased to announce that our newest initiative, BoardBuilders, launched in early 2024. In addition to quarterly CauseCupid events, this comprehensive subscription will offer an extensive menu of services and supports designed to build, fortify and raise the bar for nonprofit boards of directors If your organization registers for CauseCupid in April 2024, your enrollment fee will automatically be applied to the first month of your new subscription for BoardBuilders Please ask us for details
We look forward to mingling with you - and hopefully you will meet your mission match.
Your
Cupids, Matt Kamin, Co-Founder & Managing Partner matt@envisionnonprofitcom Al -Founder & Managing Partner allison@envisionnonprofitcom
Mission: After-school All-Stars LA: Educate, Enlighten and Inspire youth to succeed in school and in life
Hector LaFarga Jr CEO
3239574426 | hectorlafarga@la-allstarsorg wwwla-allstarsorg
Mission: Our mission is to deliver compassionate, innovative mental health services to empower individuals and families to overcome barriers and significant life challenges to achieve their more fulfilling, resilient, and self-sufficient lives.
Teddie Valenzuela
Vice President
213-416-1149 | teddie.valenzuela@amanecerla.org www.amanecerla.org
Mission: Children Mending Hearts is committed to fostering resilience and empowering children from vulnerable and marginalized communities through innovative programs and compassionate support. Our mission is to provide holistic care that nurtures emotional well-being, supports educational growth, and inspires hope We strive to mend hearts, build selfesteem, and create pathways to a brighter future for every child we serve.
Siobhain Hill
Executive Director (805)603-5721 | siobhain@childrenmendingheartsorg www.childrenmendinghearts.org
Mission: Located on Los Angeles’ historic Miracle Mile since 1965, Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower
Rody Lopez
Executive Director (626)221-5460 | rody@craftcontemporary.org wwwcraftcontemporaryorg
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Mission: Decro develops affordable housing and revitalizes disadvantaged neighborhoods by using innovative financing structures and technologies to promote individual growth, family sustainability, and community enrichment
Ted
Handel CEO
310.702.7228 | thandel@decro.org www.decro.org
Mission: Haven Hills empowers survivors of domestic violence by providing safety, shelter, prevention, intervention, and education. We believe everyone deserves to live a life free from violence, and that healthy relationships transform society
Iliana Tavera CEO
8188877481 | itavera@havenhillsorg wwwhavenhillsorg
Mission: Improving coastal and inland water throughout Los Angeles.
John Seiber Chief Development Officer 310.913.9622 | jseiber@healthebay.org www.healthebay.org
Monica, CA
Angeles County, CA
Mission: The mission of LA’s BEST is to provide a safe and supervised afterschool education, enrichment, and recreation program for children ages 5 to 12 in Los Angeles
Christine Harris Director of Board Engagement
323.533.2991 | christine.harris@lacity.org www.lasbest.org
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Mission: The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra contributes to our communities and advances the future of culture by developing and nurturing a passion for music in young musicians that lasts a lifetime through the study and performance of classical and contemporary music.
Joycen LaBriola Executive Director
310.570.3115 | jlabriola@losangelesyouthorchestra.org www.losangelesyouthorchestra.org
Mission: Plaza de La Raza is a non profit organization providing high quality early education and comprehensive developmental services to families with children ages 0-5 Years old and pregnant women
Latonda Williams CEO
562.776.1301 | williams@pdlr.org www.plazadelarazacds.org
Mission: RowLA aims to empower young women from diverse communities across Los Angeles through intensive rowing activities and community building Our goal is to encourage them to become student-athletes, confident in making wise choices and pursuing excellence in all dimensions of their lives.
Liz Greenberger President/Founder
3106506290 | girlsrowla@gmailcom wwwrowlaorg
Mission: Safe Parking LA provides safe overnight parking to facilitate stability and housing in Los Angeles County for individuals living in their vehicles, and advocates for fair and equitable treatment and resources for the unhoused.
Matt Tecle Executive Director
310.418.0142 | matthewt@safeparkingla.org www.safeparkingla.org
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Mission: The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Laura Clay Scout Executive/CEO
8182436282 | lauraclay@scoutingorg www.vhcbsa.org
Mission: Our Mission is to provide programs that empower women and their families to reach their full potential in a supportive, nurturing environment through education, building selfesteem, and strengthening community relationships.
Diana Pinto Executive Director 323-234-1471 | dpinto@southcentrallamporg wwwsouthcentrallamporg
Mission: The St Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer and donor-powered charity committed to supporting the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives
Kathleen Ruddy CEO
6267392745 | kathleen@stbaldricksorg wwwstbaldricksorg Monrovia, CA
Mission: TeenTix LA empowers young people to take an active role in shaping their arts community as audience members, critics, influencers, advocates, patrons, and leaders We envision a world where diverse civic leaders value, support, and participate in a thriving arts sector.
Allison Whorton Program Director 8188020807 | allison@lateentixorg www.la.teentix.org
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