Agency: L.A. Family Housing

Description: Twice monthly, L.A. Works volunteers visit the Sydney Irmas Transitional Living Center and engage their teens in creative and positive activities. Whether working together on an arts & crafts project, participating in a dance contest, playing Pictionary or charades or just having a good conversation, our goal is to brighten the teens' spirits by encouraging them to creatively express themselves and have a fun time.

L.A. Family Housing works to help families transition out of homelessness and poverty through a continuum of housing enriched with supportive services. The Sydney Irmas Transitional Living Center provides temporary housing for families who require additional time for achieving sufficient independence to secure permanent housing.

Age Requirement: Volunteers for this project must be at least 18 years of age.

Accessibility: L.A. Works firmly believes that we strengthen the social fabric of our community by involving all in service. If you feel you need accommodations to participate in this project please email us at info@laworks.com.

* This project is managed by L.A. Works for our nonprofit partner and is led by a trained volunteer Project Leader. L.A. Works is a nonprofit, volunteer action center that creates and implements hands-on community service projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

Impact Areas: Children & Youth: Enrichment and Recreation, Health & Wellness: Family Services

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
At-Risk Youth, Family and Women's Services

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Arts & Crafts, Teaching / Tutoring