Imagine LA

Our next chapter: Cutting the red tape out of the public benefits system ➡️ making it easier for people to get the help they need.

This new chapter is being written by people on the frontlines:
🟢 Case managers
🟢 Social workers
🟢 Nonprofit leaders
🟢 People with lived experience in homelessness

Paired with:
🟢 Software engineers
🟢 AI experts
🟢 Immigration lawyers
🟢 Research and data scientists

Watch for our big announcement tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025!

New chapter coming! In 18 years as a nonprofit, we worked with people living in poverty in Los Angeles.

Even though families were getting jobs, they were still stuck in poverty.

So we looked harder at the issue.

🟢 Benefits come from federal, state, and local sources. They’re not coordinated.
🟢 There’s no single guide explaining what’s available.
🟢 There’s no resource showing “benefit cliffs” - when a small increase in income results in a large decrease in benefits. Fear of losing benefits like healthcare and housing discourage households from earning more and moving off public assistance.

These insights led to a new approach to disrupt the entire system.

Our big announcement is this Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. If you are in Los Angeles, DM us for an invitation to the launch.

This Friday in Los Angeles! Join us for breakfast and learn about our next chapter disrupting the cycle of poverty and homelessness. A bold new vision that harnesses technology, innovation and community partnership to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.

DM us for an invitation!

🗓️ Friday, October 24
⏰ 9 am - noon
📍 Los Angeles, CA

Only 2 weeks away! We’ll be sharing a major announcement about the future of our organization.

For 18 years, Imagine LA has walked alongside families on their journey from homelessness to stability.

Along the way, we’ve provided access to resources, tools, and support to build lasting financial security.

Now we’ll share our next chapter. 💫

Join us to hear about a bold new vision to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness that harnesses:

💻 Technology
💡 Innovation
👐 Community partnerships

Message us for an invitation.

🗓️ Friday, October 24 at 8:45 am - 12:00 pm
📍 Los Angeles, California

Now Released!! The LA Disaster Navigator, an online tool with tailored resources to help Angelenos impacted by the fires. Developed by , in partnership with .la , and the Office of . Get your personalized action plan with resources including (but not limited to):
• Financial assistance (federal and grants)
• Insurance
• Housing solutions 
• Replacing lost documents
• Food, clothing, & essential items resources 
 • Job loss
• & more!

The LA Disaster Relief Navigator is available at wildfires.betterangels.la. or at
http://lacity.gov

Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any tips or questions!

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🌈 As June comes to a close, let’s remember and celebrate the history of Pride Month. It’s a time to honor the courage and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, past and present. Let’s keep spreading love, acceptance, and equality every day.

Sending gratitude to the team for partnering with our Economic Mobility Program to host our very first Career Fair!🎉✏️📊

Last Friday, our teams came together to bring forth job opportunities to our families. In our aligned mission to advocate for living wage careers, and empower our community, we were excited to see this partnership do just that in real time!

We are looking for your help to make our next event a success!📚✨

A few ways to get involved:
👋 Volunteer: Bring joy and smiles to our families!
🎉 Sponsor an Activity: Showcase your business and support a great cause!
✏️ Donate School Supplies: Help our kids start the school year right!

We want you to be apart of this joyful event leading us into the school year! Sign up now! 🌟

🔗The sign-up link can be found in our Linktree!

Did you have a chance to speak with at our Celebration of Family event? 🏡🔋🔌

So Cal Edison offers a variety of incredible solutions to ensure you have the support you need to access your energy needs! We are so thankful for their continued support of the work we do, and their presence with our community at the events we host.

☀️ Don’t forget to stop by our next Family Fun and Resource event to connect with a lovely SCE representative!

Empowering women in leadership! 🌟 Our Chief Operating Officer, Senior Program Director, and Assistant Program Director recently attended a women’s leadership luncheon hosted by . 🚀 We love highlighting our fabulous staff and appreciate their leadership.

As we close out April, we want to highlight the importance of child abuse prevention, and how we can all play a role in protecting our children 👧👶🧒👦

Standing in solidarity with survivors on , a movement born out of the fight against victim-blaming. In 1992, a landmark court ruling sparked a global outcry, highlighting that sexual assault is about consent, not clothing. Today, we honor that legacy at Imagine LA. Together, we continue to advocate for a world free from violence and injustice.

Pictured above, left to right, our COO, Karinn Cologne, and CEO, TuLynn Smylie donning Denim for the occasion. 👖❤️