Maria’s Story: VITA (Spanish)

Tanisha’s Story

“I was at a breaking point. I needed help. The Village has helped me financially, emotionally and now I’m able to pay my bills, I have a vehicle and am on my way to owning a home.” Tanisha Stewart, Village...

A Legacy of Caring and Love

Barry Lastra grew up in the Period of World War II. During that time, his family, parents and older brother lived with his maternal grandparents in their modest, two-bedroom rental house in Ocean Park, near Los Angeles. It was not...

Anthony’s Story

The start of a new year is a time to celebrate new beginnings, like Anthony's. After a harrowing experience led him to begin his healing journey, Anthony was connected to The Village, where he was able to get the support...

Colin and Jeanmarie’s story

Colin Cooper has been connected to The Village for his entire life—first when he was adopted at a young age, and today as a longtime and dedicated supporter alongside his wife, Village board member Jeanmarie Cooper. Through their generous support,...

Galo A. Rodriguez: A vision realized

Transformation is a word often associated with The Village. Each year Village clinicians, staff and volunteers help approximately 20,000 families and children embrace change. Over the last 17 years, The Village itself has been transformed through Galo Rodriguez’s leadership as...

Meet Stephanie

Stephanie’s first priority is making sure her children, Jazlene and Josavian, are happy and safe. As a working mom, finding child care during the after-school hours was a struggle. Thanks to The Village’s free after-school program at her children’s school,...

Meet Jayden and Naobi

Jayden had a hard time expressing his emotions in a healthy way. Once he enrolled in The Village’s six-month day program, he was able to develop and practice coping skills. When Jayden participated in a special basketball clinic as part of an...

Meet the Team That Meets the Moment

The Village can deliver life-changing services to children and families because of our incredible staff. During FY22 we invested $1.5 million in wage and benefit increases and earned a Top Workplace Award for the third year in a row. The...