(2016) The Birdhouse provides a venue for programs supporting ideas and values shared by the community, such as urban farming, arts, music, and alternative wellness models. Our values are inspired by the notion that there is wisdom in the group. We believe that people know inherently what they love and need. We are committed to …
(1979 – 1992) During the war of Afghanistan with Russia, Dignity of Man helped deliver books to schools inside Afghanistan and paid the salaries of many teachers to keep some schools open. Dignity of Man also delivered food, clothing, toys and medicine on a regular basis.
(2011) Hollywood Orchard was founded in 2011 with the mission to improve quality of life by creating a “virtual” orchard. Through workshops on growing fruit locally and sharing food in open-air events in the Beachwood Canyon area, they have created more than just an orchard, they created community. The first year alone, they harvested 5000 …
(1993 – 1997) A media literacy program designed to demystify filmmaking through hands-on experience, providing young people the opportunity to work with film industry professionals. Music videos and public service announcements speaking out against violence and racism have been produced by youth in a mentoring environment.
(1992 – 1997) A groundbreaking educational, life skills and job training program for incarcerated youth at Camp Holton (a division of Los Angeles County Juvenile Probation and County Schools Systems)