
Since our inception in 2019, we have developed a growing network of over 2,000 social workers, nurses, teachers, faith leaders and community advocates, people we call Change Agents, who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people they serve. Through this network we have reached a significant milestone, helping over 17,000 hardworking Angelenos who are struggling to meet their basic needs or facing unanticipated emergencies.
We are grateful to our donors, partners and Change Agents for their shared commitment to lifting up communities throughout Los Angeles.
From our Change Agents
"The Change Reaction has altered the trajectory and depth of my advocacy. I approach every client situation with a different perspective now because I am confident that I will reach a solution. Having such a powerful, committed partner to back my efforts, emboldens me to tackle the most difficult problems: disabled, homeless youth with a newborn, systems impacted youth who have never had the guidance of stable parents, youth without resources . . . until now."
"We work hard to keep foster youth in school and on track for high school graduation. The Change Reaction helps us to ensure that non-academic challenges, such as significant purchases for youth, supporting a foster family preventing an eviction or during a job loss, won't destabilize their ability to focus on school and reach their goals. The Change Reaction understands that there is power in practical, tactical solutions for those on the economic margins and their support is the catalyst that promotes a change reaction for making a difference in Los Angeles."
"The Change Reaction has helped ZOE to provide opportunities and life experiences that children and families who are healing from human trafficking never thought were possible for them. It's exciting to be able to ask about their hopes for the future because now they can be a reality."
"All of us at Big Sunday love working with The Change Reaction. They are great partners: fast, responsive and, of course, very generous. But even better is that they make us all bigger than the sum of our parts. In a divisive and divided world, it’s wonderful to work with a group that shares our goal of people working together to look out for one another and make our city and our world a better place!"
"At the heart of Homeboy Industries are our Case Managers, helping our clients find the best version of who they are. The Change Reaction’s critical partnership has supported their work allowing people to be held secure while they find their future."