We put dependable, unrestricted cash directly into people’s hands. No strings attached.

Why No Strings? Because Dignity Works. There are no spending rules or hoops to jump through. We know that when individuals are provided autonomy, they make the best decisions for themselves and their families. They pay rent. They buy groceries. They cover childcare. They move forward.

Our Service Model:

Women First

Start with women and their families.

Stability

Provide cash and support with as few strings attached as possible.

Mobility

Offer job skill training, access to education, and personal growth opportunities.

Prosperity

Promote ideas and policies that create a more prosperous California.

Our Programs:

Across Los Angeles and California, we support women and families in moments of crisis, preventing hardship from deepening and creating access to more stable, sustainable futures. Our work responds to immediate needs while investing in long-term pathways.

We believe when women achieve financial independence and stability, we will disrupt systems that perpetuate poverty and build a Los Angeles where everyone thrives. We pursue this strategy through three program areas, funded by generous donors and shoppers like you.

Our programs are designed to work with our program participants by centering their autonomy and dignity. We navigate challenges with care and support, while providing dependable cash whenever possible.

  • Rental Assistance
  • Housing Navigation
  • Cash for Essentials and Education
  • Job Training & Career Coaching

Our advocacy is powered by professionals and volunteers working together to create a more prosperous California. We put our values into action to change public perception on topics ranging from poverty to deservedness to dignity.

  • Changemaker Collective: Volunteer policy activists who learn and lobby together
  • Storytelling Collaborative: Program participants trained to leverage their personal experience to impact public opinion and policy
  • Legislative Action: Drafting and supporting key bills that build a fairer economy in California

Fore Goods is a vital part of our mission, providing jobs, workforce training programs, and low-cost goods throughout Los Angeles. It also supports the circular economy and reduces the climate impact of consumerism. Every single donation and purchase helps drive our mission forward.

  • Fair Pay, Fair Schedules: We offer competitive pay, fair scheduling, and full benefits to all employees
  • Job Training & Skill Building: Our stores provide participants hands-on training in customer service, inventory and stock management, along with other transferable job skills
  • Affordable Goods: Fore Goods makes living in Los Angeles more affordable by offering tax-free, high-quality items at a low cost


Active Program Opportunities

Learn about specific opportunities that you or someone you know may be eligible for.

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