Opportunities and Resources
Below you will find a record of opportunities and information that we felt might be helpful to our network.
Center for Living and Learning
POWR Women Housing
System Navigation Services
The Homecoming Project
Interested in working for an Urban Garden, Beautification, and Recycling Business?
The Green Halcones worker co-operative is looking for potential members to support their gardening, recycling and urban beautification projects! The application process is simple:
Step 1: Understand what a cooperative is and how it can change society by completing the Intro to Co-operatives workshop series (and receive a stipend too!)
Step 2: Learn more about who the Green Halcones are, their mission and what they do by volunteering for a minimum of 12 hours over 3 weeks.
Step 3: Speak with the Green Halcones at a formal interview to see if it’s a fit!
Enhanced Care Management Program
Gateways’ offers a wide range of support to ensure clients get the care they need to thrive.
Careers for a Cause (C4C)
Careers For A Cause (C4C) is an 8-week training program that prepares Los Angeles County residents with lived experience for careers in the homeless and social services.
Pomona Second Chance Resource Fair
Job training and career services. March 5, 2026. Register to attend below.
What's Good South LA! Program
Apply to the What’s Good South LA program to earn a $1,000 stipend, receive art mentorship and a college certificate, and showcase your creative work while building skills and community, with applications due January 15, 2026.
New Year New Career Job Fair
Rancho Dominguez AJCC is hosting a New Year New Career Job Fair next week on January 27th, 2026. The job fair will take place at our AJCC Location.
Location: 2909 E Pacific Commerce Dr. Compton, CA 90221
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
SHIELDS for Families Employment & Career Fair
Attend the SHIELDS for Families Employment & Career Fair on January 29, 2025, in Compton to connect with hiring employers, get resume and application support, and explore full-time and part-time job opportunities.
Housing
We match people returning from incarceration (participants) who need housing with community homeowners (hosts) who have an extra room and receive $1500/mo for opening their home. Matches live together for 6 months, and participants receive, in addition to a private room, support from a Community Navigator who provides mentorship, helps problem-solve, and connects people to services to support a strong reentry at no cost.
CROP
Has received approval from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to expand their Housing Assistance Program (HAP) to reach more people who were formerly incarcerated in CDCR—now open statewide through December 31, 2025.
✅ Rental Assistance Program (RAP): For employed applicants who can sustain rent after initial help. Assistance may include subsidies, 1st month’s rent, security deposits, move-in costs, and rental arrears.
✅ Emergency Housing Assistance (EHA): For those who don’t qualify for RAP and need up to 90 days of critical stabilization help, such as hotel vouchers, short-term housing, and essential supplies.
Free ECM Medical Services
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, Enhanced Care Management (ECM) program is accepting referrals for eligible adult, children, and adolescent Medi-Cal recipients.
To make a referral or get further information please contact our ECM Team at (323) 861-1480 or email at ecm@gatewayshospital.org
DHCS Substance Use Prevention Evidence-Based Resource (SUPER) website.
The SUPER will serve as a free centralized resource to provide accessible information about evidence-based practices, community-defined evidence practices (CDEPs), and innovative practices for substance use disorder prevention.
Timelist Reentry Conference Jan 28
Moving Different – A Reentry Conference
This African American History Month, we are creating space to honor, uplift, and empower our returning citizens—men and women reclaiming their lives and rebuilding their futures after incarceration.
This all-day community event is dedicated to celebrating resilience, restoring dignity, and providing real guidance, resources, and support for successful reentry into society. From mentorship and encouragement to practical tools for growth, this day is about recognition, healing, and opportunity.
All-Day Event
Community, resources, inspiration & support
Open to returning citizens, families, advocates, and allies
Let’s come together to honor the journey, acknowledge the challenges, and invest in brighter futures.
Register now on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978161975720?aff=oddtdtcreator
Step into Tech
UNITE-LA presents a PAID OPPORTUNITY providing pathways for justice involved/impacted individuals 18-28 into careers in tech.
Step into Tech is a 2-part program, part one is a 6-week program that meets via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Part 1 launches September 16th - October 23rd.
10-week, tuition-free construction training.
The Justice Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD) and the Los Angeles County Metro are partnering with Women In Non Traditional Employment Roles (WINTER) to provide a 10-week, tuition-free construction training. This opportunity will be held at JCOD's Los Angeles County Training Center (LACTC) in Calabasas.
Experience the Hollywood Bowl for Just $1
Visit hollywoodbowl.com and enter promo code D2HBDOLLAR before selecting your seats. All tickets are electronic and non-transferable. Park & Ride, Shuttle, and Metro options are available during purchase. Questions? Contact Audience Services at information@laphil.org
Minnie’s Shell
New LARRP Member, Minnie’s Shell is a program of JOY Youth Services Inc. Our mission is to strengthen youth, families and communities. We do this by offering mental health coaching, providing affordable housing, and teaching life skills and relationship skills. These services help residents prepare to transition into permanent housing. We offer month-to-month housing for single women from ages 18 and up.
Non Profit Insurance
LARRP is offering an exclusive insurance bundle to help organizations like yours save on costs, simplify coverage, and meet funding requirements.
This program is designed to make insurance more accessible and affordable for nonprofits in the reentry space.
If you’re interested, provide your contact information here to learn more.
Victory Outreach South Los Angeles
Faith based Organization that can help get your rehab on the road, no matter the specific nature of your addiction. Our practitioners will meet with you individually to customize a recovery program to your situation.
West Coast Customs Training
JCOD is partnering with legendary automobile customization and repair shop West Coast Customs (WCC) to provide training and certification to system-impacted individuals. A 12-week program for 18 participants, who will receive hands-on experience in metal fabrication, wrap and tint, upholstery, electronics, and various other automotive disciplines. At the end of the 12 weeks, graduates will receive a Certification of Completion in Automotive Customization and Restoration. Training will take place at West Coast Customs in Burbank.
Recruitment for the next training cohort will begin in April 2025
Firefighter Training Program
The Firefighter Training Program prepares participants for careers in the fire service with access to case management and supportive services. Participants in this Program receive training in both wildland and structural firefighting. Those who successfully complete the required training and pass the necessary tests, earn certifications in wildland firefighting, structural firefighting, or both.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be 18 years or older, Must be able to reside at the training center in Calabasas, CA, No convictions for arson or sex crimes. Applications are always open
Cal-MAP
The California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP) is a CalHOPE pediatric mental health care access program designed to increase timely access to mental health care for youth throughout California's communities, especially in the state’s most underserved and rural areas.
Cal-MAP’s team of psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers provide no-cost consultation, education, and resource navigation to California Primary Care Providers (PCPs) caring for mental and behavioral health concerns in youth 0-25.
REBUILD:
Darkness Rising Project: Counseling/mental health wellness resource for the justice involved community Provides mental health counseling for folks who were incarcerated or “justice Involved”—includes family members, folks who have experienced police brutality, ICE detainment, trauma from protests, etc., particularly POC (also incarceration doesn’t have to be recent).
Provides 10 free counseling sessions, sometimes up to 15.
PATH On-Demand Resource Library
The PATH On-Demand Resource Library provides free, static resources made available directly through the PATH website for organizations seeking to learn more about PATH and build their understanding and capacity to successfully contribute to Medi-Cal’s transformation. On-demand resources are suitable for organizations at all levels of readiness for Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and/or Community Supports, including for the Justice-Involved Reentry Initiative. Organizations do not need to register as TA recipients or apply to access on-demand resources. New on-demand resources will be available in late 2024. These offerings will include CalAIM navigator and Medi-Cal Managed Care 101 resources.
New Toolkit: Fighting Mass Incarceration in the 119th Congress
Today, The Sentencing Project released a federal advocacy toolkit, where you’ll find our key legislative priorities for the 119th Congress across our campaigns to 1) end extreme sentencing, 2) expand voting rights, and 3) promote youth justice.
Housing Counseling
Wondering where you can learn more about your housing rights and responsibilities this week? Register for an upcoming community workshop, or contact our counselors directly with your questions.
Housing counseling is a free resource available to tenants and landlords. Counselors are available Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 5:00 pm. When emailing or calling us, please leave your name, the city you are calling from, and a description of your question or issue:
Email: info@housingrightscenter.org
Phone: 1-800-477-5977, TTY: 1-213-201-0867
The Wheeler Way
The Wheeler Way's mission is to reduce recidivism by providing opportunities and resources for women ex-offenders to empower them to become self-sufficient and integrate back into the community.
Prison Reentry Guides
Education Justice Project at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
Download a pdf or request a free sample copy for your program. This resource is NOW also available in Spanish.
Creating Restorative Opportunities & Programs
CROP provides formerly incarcerated individuals with full-service reentry support and 12 months of intensive training to succeed in tech‑focused careers.
Guiding Hope Sanctuary
A Place of Healing and Support for Your Journey. Located in Torrance, with easy access to major roads
We invite you to explore our versatile 16-room, 32-bed facility, thoughtfully designed to provide the highest quality care for individuals reentering the community. At Guiding Hope Sanctuary, we are committed to creating a safe, welcoming space where you can find the support you need.
Contact Elsa Arraya, 323-334-5172
Abundant Blessings
With a core focus on putting a stop to the fast-growing homelessness epidemic, Abundant Blessings ultimate mission is to provide short-term and long-term housing, wrap-around services, workshops, case management, and necessary resources to homeless individuals, families, and children.
If you are experiencing Homelessness and need help today, please fill out this form and someone from our Organization will be in touch OR you can call us at (424) 345-2236.
Download the pamphlet for
Virtual Career Workshops hosted in partnership with Google
Our workshops are hosted on the last Monday of each month, except for holidays, 10 am - 11 am and 7 pm - 8 pm.
Every month, we rotate between the following topics:
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Building Your Professional Brand
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Improve Your Resume with Practical Strategies
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Navigate a Career Change with Confidence
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Ace Your Job Interview
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Negotiate Like a Pro
Our workshops are FREE to the public, regardless of age or gender.
Click here to register for our morning workshop.
Chances For Change Resource Center
Daily 9:00am - 4:00pm Mon-Fri
1709 W. Manchester Ave.LA, CA 90047
(323) 997-4419
Launch of POC Data Dashboard Featuring Juvenile Detention Data
This is a new digital platform providing transparent access to juvenile detention data in Los Angeles County. The POC Data Dashboard debuts with data from 2022 onwards and features critical insights into juvenile detention patterns, including:
- Deployments of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray by Probation Officers.
- Demographics (age, gender, ethnicity) of pre- and post-adjudicated youth.
- A breakdown of youth in juvenile halls by case status.
Now Available: CalRx®-Branded Naloxone
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that CalRx®-branded over-the-counter (OTC) naloxone HCL nasal spray, 4 mg, will be available for free to eligible organizations through DHCS’ Naloxone Distribution Project (NDP). CalRx is also working on an option for individuals to buy CalRx OTC naloxone nasal spray directly. Additional details will be shared on the NDP website as they become available. Please contact the NDP at Naloxone@dhcs.ca.gov if you have any questions.
ELAC Addiction Studies
SUDEAL Scholarship $20,000 SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE NOW!
Earn $10,000 for completing the 36-unit education program, and $10,000 paid work experience.
For questions and to submit an application, visit the Psychology Department at F7-316or call (323)265-8955 Substance Use Disorder Earn And Learn
Mentors Inc
Provides Housing, Employment, Basic needs and Legal Aid Services in Lancaster/Palmdale Area to support formerly incarcerated individuals in reintegrating back into society
California Launches New Opioid Resource Website
California launched a new, comprehensive opioid website that gives Californians a single resource for prevention, data, treatment, and support information. The website, OPIOIDS.CA.GOV, is part of Governor Newsom’s multi-pronged approach to connect Californians with information to prevent and reduce overdoses and deaths and support those struggling with substance use and addiction.
All Californians should visit OPIOIDS.CA.GOV to learn more and help us spread awareness and save lives. Together we can make a difference in combating this crisis.
We are also interested in hearing feedback from our partners about this new resource as we continue to iterate and improve the website. Please share your thoughts or comments with us at CommsOutreach@cdph.ca.gov.
Hacienda Of Hope Peer Respite Program
Located in Long Beach, the house has a wing of four men's rooms and a wing of four women's rooms and two ADA compliant genderless rooms downstairs. Every guest has their own bedroom and shares a bathroom. Stays are typically 3 - 7 days. Each guest develops a recovery plan with the help of one-on-one peer support.
More INFO or call (562) 388-8183
Olive Support Services
In-Person Volunteer Positions Needed:
- Therapist
- Tutor/Mentor
- Community Engagement Support
If interested, please contact info@olivesupportservices.org or call 661-941-8688
Opportunities for success!
Are you justice-involved and between the ages of 18-24? Let us help you get back on track. The Growth Opportunity program is here to provide you with a pathway to a steady career!
For more information about this program, contact wdd-adult@coalitionrcd.org or call (213) 763-5951 or to APPLY