Corps Connections 5/20/20
Dear Friends, When the safer-at-home order went into effect in March, we had to start doing a lot of things differently here at the Corps....Read More
NEWS
A Message from Our CEO
News Highlights
Corpsmembers have COVID-19 questions answered via Corps podcasts
Thanks to the innovative vision of CEO Wendy Butts, the Corps has utilized technology to inform Corpsmembers and the community about how to stay healthy, safe and informed around issues related to the COVID-19 outbreak. We are utilizing our web site, YouTube channel, SoundCloud channel, and social media to spread informative messages about how we are adjusting to these challenged...Read MoreGetting to The Finish Line: A Clean & Green Program Story
When a young person enters his/her first job experience, there’s bound to be several lessons ahead. The Clean & Green Program is no exception, as it’s often a Corpsmember’s first job and first opportunity to earn a paycheck. This program, funded through the City of Los Angeles and the individual LA City Council Districts, focuses on developing a solid work...Read MoreGreen Together Collaborative Addresses Climate Resilience in San Fernando Valley
This year the Corps helped launch the Green Together Collaborative, a grassroots initiative to increase the climate resilience of Pacoima and Sun Valley through tree planting, solar panel installation, and active transportation. The northeast San Fernando Valley suffers from numerous environmental hazards including three elevated freeways, industrial uses, and a commercial airport. It is also one of the most vulnerable...Read MoreIn Her Own Words
A Corpsmember Builds Confidence through Hard Work, Camaraderie, and New Experiences It felt good to join the Corps. My previous receptionist jobs weren’t hands-on. The Corps is so different—I never had a job like this. I really got my feet wet and had to grow thick skin. At first, it was hard work being out there with the crew. I was working with...Read MoreAlumni Spotlight
Jasmin Angeles Zuniga is an alumna Corpsmember who joined the Corps in 2014. Often the only woman in a crew of men, she earned the respect of her peers through hard work and determination. A stellar Corpsmember, she delivered speeches at Corps events, traveled to the state and national Capitols with the Corps, and was selected as a 2016 Corpsmember...Read MoreNew 18/19 Gratitude Report is Available
Dear Friend of the Corps, Have you ever stopped to think about what gives you the strength to face your toughest challenges and believe you will succeed? For young people like Natalie, it is the Corps. “The Corps to me is like a backbone,” she will tell you. When she came to the Corps, Natalie had big obstacles to climb....Read MoreMedia Alert: College and Career Fair in Watts 1/31
MEDIA ALERT Young adults searching for an opportunity to better their future should attend the Annual LA Corps College and Career Fair in Watts. The LA Corps and WLCAC bring together over 30 employers and colleges on January 31 Los Angeles, CA—-January 2020—-The LA Conservation Corps (LA Corps) and the Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC) invite young people from...Read MoreArtist Brings Awareness to Nonprofit with “Promised Land” Paintings
PRESS RELEASE Artist Brings Awareness to Nonprofit with “Promised Land” Paintings Artist Jay Bell Activates Lobby of the Los Angeles Conservation Corps Los Angeles, CA—–December 5, 2019—–Award-winning artist, Jay Bell recently installed his work at the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LA Corps) John Van de Kamp Center located at 1400 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, in the Chinatown area. Jay...Read MoreProject Spotlight: Food Waste Prevention & Rescue
Recycling has always been a mainstay of Corps activities. Thanks to a new initiative from longtime-funder CalRecycle, this year we expanded from recycling CRV containers, e-waste, tires and mattresses to the innovative idea of recovering and recycling food waste. Heading up this unique community mobilization project in the San Fernando Valley is a small team of Corpsmembers that recovers up...Read MoreHeroic Youth Leaders are Treated to an Early Thanksgiving
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ALERT Heroic Youth Leaders are Treated to an Early Thanksgiving in Recognition of Their Environmental Stewardship Young Heroes at the Helm of Cleaning and Greening Los Angeles County are Celebrated Los Angeles, CA—–November 2019—–Los Angeles young adult “Corpsmembers” from the LA Conservation Corps (LA Corps) are being celebrated with an early Thanksgiving meal in appreciation for...Read More
RECENT COVERAGE
2020
4.22.20 – Called to Action – How the LA Corps is Stepping Up for Its Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic (cherie.com)
4.2.20 – Los Angeles Conservation Corps: Still Working in the Time of Virus (Palacio Magazine)
2.4.20 – LA Corps College and Career Fair (video)
2019
8.20.19 – NBA Star Russell Westbrook Joins Initiative to Promote Job Skills For At-Risk Young Adults (PEOPLE)
6.29.19 – LA Conservation Corps Spruces Up Boyle Heights Park (CBS 2 | KCAL 9)
6.23.19 – Community Aquarium Closes After 20 Years in Redondo Beach (NBC 4)
6.12.19 – From Momenta to movies and more: Reynolds senior participated in the Momenta Workshop in February 2019, taking a series of photographs for the L.A. Corps (Univ. of Nevada)
5.23.19 – Officials Seek Volunteers to Log Photos of Urban Critters Captured by L.A.-Area Wildlife Cameras (KTLA)
5.22.19 – Community improvement projects to beautify neglected streets of Westwood (Daily Bruin)
5.15.19 – NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Los Angeles Award $225,000 in ‘Project Innovation” Grants to Local Nonprofits (NBC 4)
4.4.19 – ‘Smart’ Trash Cans Debut in Little Tokyo (Rafu Shimpo, LA Japanese Daily News)
Videos
Audio
2020
Listen in to the Corps Soundcloud channel for Q&A with Healthcare Providers about COVID-19
Listen to Our Soundcloud Channel
Archives
8.28.18 – Upswell Podcast / Episode 2 / Michele Hodges and Wendy Butts (at 17:45) LISTEN HERE
2.4.18 – LA Conservation Corps CEO Wendy Butts on KPFKs Experience Talks
8.5.17 – LA Conservation Corps CEO Wendy Butts on Open Line
9.30.17 – Open Line Highlights the Corps New Technologies Program
Archived News & Press
Past e-Newsletters
Archive Collection
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