CA RISE Awards $1.85M to Six Employment Social Enterprises Based in the 28th Senate District
Six employment social enterprises located in the 28th Senate District of Los Angeles have been awarded $1.85 million in grant funding from CA RISE (California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise). A special check presentation event was recently held at PVJOBS, where these employers were recognized for their work in training and employing at-risk individuals with barriers to employment.
“It’s uplifting to know that these employment social enterprises are doing the real work of empowering our community members each and every day,” said Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles). “By providing job training and career opportunities to our most vulnerable residents, they’re transforming lives while also fostering a more resilient local economy.”
The six grant recipients are:
- Chrysalis – $500,000
- GRID Alternatives Greater LA – $500,000
- New Earth – $150,000
- Piece by Piece – $150,000
- PVJOBS – $400,000
- South LA Café – $150,000
This year, 61 employment social enterprises have received a total of $25 million in CA RISE grant funding. CA RISE was launched through SB 193 to accelerate economic mobility and inclusion for individuals who experience employment barriers.
Senator Lola Smallwood Cuevas represents the 28th Senate District, which includes the communities of South Los Angeles, Culver City, West Los Angeles, Century City and Downtown Los Angeles. Senator Smallwood-Cuevas spent more than two decades serving as a labor organizer, civil rights activist and community advocate before her election to the State Senate. She resides in the View Park community of South Los Angeles with her family.
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