Fifty-four new college graduates — all of whom are youth in the foster system — received a surprise gift in late May. At a graduation celebration thrown by Ready to Succeed, an L.A.-based nonprofit that worked with each student throughout their college journey, each matriculating student got a $2,000 graduation gift, money that will help them reach their next goal in life.
“They have all overcome tremendous odds to get this far,” says Romi Lassally, the co-founder and co-executive director of the Hollywood-loved nonprofit Ready to Succeed. Those odds are highlighted in a sobering statistic: Only 4 percent of youth who age out of the foster system in Los Angeles County get a college degree.
By contrast, scholars in Ready to Succeed’s wrap-around career and personal development program have a remarkable success rate: Ninety percent graduate college in 4.5 years and 89 percent find “strong entry-level jobs in fields they want to work...
“They have all overcome tremendous odds to get this far,” says Romi Lassally, the co-founder and co-executive director of the Hollywood-loved nonprofit Ready to Succeed. Those odds are highlighted in a sobering statistic: Only 4 percent of youth who age out of the foster system in Los Angeles County get a college degree.
By contrast, scholars in Ready to Succeed’s wrap-around career and personal development program have a remarkable success rate: Ninety percent graduate college in 4.5 years and 89 percent find “strong entry-level jobs in fields they want to work...
- 6/23/2023
- by Degen Pener
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Whitney Cummings will soon have ties to legendary comedian Rodney Dangerfield.
The stand-up, writer, producer, director and podcast host has been selected to receive the Rodney Respect Award at the the Los Angeles City College Foundation Gala on Oct. 27. Per Lacc, the honor “is bestowed upon individuals whose creativity has left a unique mark on the history of comedy.” Prior recipients include Jim Carrey, Chelsea Handler, Tim Allen, Brad Garrett, Kelsey Grammer, Jay Leno, Jon Lovitz, Louie Anderson, Bob Saget, Chuck Lorre and others.
Held at L.A.’s Skirball Cultural Center, the event will also host Melissa Rivers (who will present the trophy to Cummings) and a roster of fellow honorees that includes David Ambroz (Impact Award), Milt and Debbie Valera (Humanitarian Award) and Maggie Lin (Visionary Award).
Lacc Foundation provides students with the financial support and over the past five years,...
Whitney Cummings will soon have ties to legendary comedian Rodney Dangerfield.
The stand-up, writer, producer, director and podcast host has been selected to receive the Rodney Respect Award at the the Los Angeles City College Foundation Gala on Oct. 27. Per Lacc, the honor “is bestowed upon individuals whose creativity has left a unique mark on the history of comedy.” Prior recipients include Jim Carrey, Chelsea Handler, Tim Allen, Brad Garrett, Kelsey Grammer, Jay Leno, Jon Lovitz, Louie Anderson, Bob Saget, Chuck Lorre and others.
Held at L.A.’s Skirball Cultural Center, the event will also host Melissa Rivers (who will present the trophy to Cummings) and a roster of fellow honorees that includes David Ambroz (Impact Award), Milt and Debbie Valera (Humanitarian Award) and Maggie Lin (Visionary Award).
Lacc Foundation provides students with the financial support and over the past five years,...
- 10/14/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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