L.A. Works in the news
Media Impact
In 2025, L.A. Works reached audiences at scale – elevating stories of service, resilience, and community impact across Los Angeles. Coverage was significantly amplified by our partnerships and rapid response during the devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires.
Media Archive
Select highlights throughout the years
Browse a selection of media coverage featuring L.A. Works from the 1990s to today.
2020s
2025 – LA Parent – "Ways Families Can Give Back Together"
2024 – CBS LA – “Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by helping others”
2022 – Fox 11 LA – “The Issue Is: Doug Emhoff & Anne Marie Schubert”
2021 – People Magazine – "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Surprise Teen in Zoom Mentoring Session — and Send a Gift for Spring"
2020 – CBS LA – "TeleSocial Program for Homebound Seniors"
2020 – LA Parent – "4 Ways Community Service Benefits Your Child"
2020 – Spectrum – "In Focus: Interview with L.A. Works Executive Director"
2020 – Los Angeles Times – "MLK Day: Thousands turn out across LA for ‘a special day to remember a special person’"
2010s
2019 – Los Angeles Magazine – "How L.A. Works is Empowering Angelenos to Volunteer and Collaborate"
2019 – Los Angeles Sentinel – “Local School Celebrates MLK Day with Community Service”
2016 – ABC7 – "L.A. Works Day 2016"
2016 – VIBE Magazine – "O’Shea Jackson Jr. Talks Promoting Growth & Positivity At L.A. Works’ MLK Day Of Service"
2011 – ABC7 – "L.A. Works’ MLK Day of Service 2011"
2010 – Los Angeles Daily News – “Rain fails to dampen will of volunteers”
2000s
2005 – Los Angeles Times – "Volunteers Inclined to Paint"
1990s
1997 – CSPAN – "Volunteerism in America"
1995 – Los Angeles Times – "Briefly: Volunteers: to Renovate Schools"
1994 – Los Angeles Times – "Volunteers to Give Community Projects 'The Works'"
1994 – Los Angeles Times – "Making A Difference in Your Community"