BE THE CHANGE

We’ve learned at A Better LA that the best way to make a lasting impact in inner-cities is to empower those from within the community. This strategy, allows A Better LA to reach broader communities, by partnering with inner-city community members to reduce violence, change the lives of even the highest-risk individuals and create a healthy and safe environment for the entire community.

Here’s what happens when you empower people: On Saturday, August 27th, 2011, A Better LA partner, Advocates for Peace and Urban Unity (APUU) held its 4th annual back-to-school event at Algin Sutton Park, hosting about 1,500 kids and parents. The guests enjoyed food, games, and over 800 kids received backpacks with school supplies, that were donated by several corporate sponsors, including Wells Fargo, Toyota, Girl Skateboards, Office Depot and more. Several happy adults walked away with new appliances that were donated by Southern California Edison, and all families received non-perishable food items courtesy of the donors to A Foundation For Kids.

By supporting A Better LA you are investing in every part of a child’s life and have an impact greater than you can ever imagine. Please donate now to help keep our kids safe.



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A Better LA T-Shirt Line Launch Party

On Thursday, September 15th, 2011 @ 6pm, Bloomingdale's is hosting a launch party for our new t-shirt line with Altru Apparel and Quiksilver. The t-shirt line will be sold exclusively at Bloomingdale's and shirts will be available for purchase that night.

Come celebrate with us and enjoy food, drinks, a flip book station, and mingle with your favorite celebrities. Chief of Police Charlie Beck, Ron Artest, Chynna Phillips, David James Elliot, Willie McGinest, Claire Coffee are only some of the special guests who will be attending! This is a free event open to our supporters. Please RSVP to rsvp@abetterla.org as soon as possible as space is limited. RSVP through Facebook

A Better LA couldn't be more excited to announce that we have been selected by Ford to participate in The People's Fleet! For the next 3 months, Ford is hooking up A Better LA with our own brand new 2012 Ford Focus. A team will film our work around Los Angeles to stop violence and keep kids and families safe as we work towards our goal of creating a successful back-to-school event.

You too can be a part of the project. Help A Better LA receive a $5,000 Empowerment Grant by visiting The People's Fleet's website http://tpf.la/abttrla and completing a few super simple tasks, such as watching our webisodes, liking us on Facebook, and donating school supplies to at-need kids in the inner-city. While you're there, check out the 3 other amazing non-profits that have also been chosen: Keep A Breast, Pablove, and Stoked LA.

Be sure to check back regularly as new tasks will be released and you can see how we're doing with our goal for the project. Take pride in LA and help us make the streets safer: spread the word and help bring awareness to our cause!