L.A. Works Receives Grant from the Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation to Strengthen Volunteerism and Community Connection Across Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Works, Los Angeles' leader in volunteer mobilization, is proud to announce it has been selected as one of 50 Los Angeles County nonprofits to receive funding from the Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation. The grant will help L.A. Works to continue its mission to mobilize volunteers, strengthen communities, and inspire Angelenos to take action towards a more equitable and compassionate Los Angeles.

In one of the organization's first large-scale funding initiatives, the Elizabeth R. Koch Foundation's grant program recognizes organizations that are fostering empathy, understanding, and meaningful human connection. Through this support, L.A. Works will expand access to volunteer opportunities that address critical community needs – from food insecurity to education to environmental sustainability – while deepening relationships within the community.

"We are deeply grateful to the Elizabeth Koch Foundation for their support of our work," said Deborah Brutchey, Executive Director of L.A. Works. "In addition to the direct impact on the community, volunteerism has the power to expand our own understanding, challenge assumptions, and connect us with people whose experiences differ from our own. Generous donors like the Elizabeth Koch Foundation make it possible for us to bring more Angelenos together in service to build a more empathetic, connected Los Angeles."

For nearly thirty-five years, L.A. Works has engaged hundreds of thousands of volunteers in projects that uplift local nonprofits and community groups. The organization also partners with corporations to design custom service experiences that amplify community impact while fostering civic engagement and inclusion. Through its RSVP program, L.A. Works connects adults over 55 with meaningful volunteer opportunities that utilize their skills and experience, while its FAVE program engages families in service projects that teach youth the importance of giving back together.

ABOUT L.A. WORKS
Since 1991, L.A. Works has united Angelenos and inspired action for a more equitable LA. As the only nonprofit in Los Angeles that mobilizes 25,000 volunteers each year across a wide range of interconnected issues, our team organizes and recruits volunteers to directly impact vulnerable communities while strengthening the fabric of civil society. More at  www.laworks.com.

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