Embracing Para Los Niños

After collecting all of your generous tips for almost a year, I stopped. I still had not chosen a charity and did not want to get overwhelmed with more donations. I was very thoughtful. I knew what I wanted in a charity and I knew I would not hand over money to just anyone. It was a given that I (we - thank you everyone for your tips)) would be giving to a school for young children in need. I wanted to help kids in their formative years specifically, knowing that this is a prime time to inspire and build confidence in children. Coming from a home of two true to the core artist parents and reaping the benefits of endless and overflowing arts and culture, it was important that this organization be progressive and educating through art. I wanted to see kids in an environment that encourages higher learning and where the students are flourishing on a daily basis. I was adamant that whoever was the recipient of this donation that they walk the walk being 100% dedicated. I thought about all the details, my wish list so to speak: The kids eat organic food, they go on field trips, they have an amazing library, the parents are fully involved in their kid's learning... Well believe me when I say, if you ask for it you just may get it (especially if your intentions are good) because I did. Down to the organic food.

Para Los Niños is a blessing. It is the most wonderful school, childhood development center, community outreach that I know of in Los Angeles. Get Waxed whole-heartedly embraces them as one of our family. We hope you will too.

About Para Los Niños

Para Los Niños opened its doors in 1980 in response to the plight of children living in Skid Row hotels. Initially, 45 children received daycare at the agency; today, in its 29th year of operation, Para Los Niños strives to address the root causes of poverty and annually assists 4,600 low income children and youth, and 4,000 economically challenged families from 28 sites throughout Southern California.

The agency's core programs revolve around educational and family support services. Education programs include early childhood services, Charter Schools (K-6), after school enrichment, youth diversion and delinquency prevention, youth workforce services, and a life skills training and academic assistance program for transitioning foster youth. Para Los Niños offers emergency and ongoing comprehensive support to at-risk families, including food and shelter vouchers, child abuse and domestic violence prevention, parenting skills, and mental health services.

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