Chrysalis Labor Connection, founded in 1984 by John Dillon, is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, CA. With a mission to change lives through jobs, Chrysalis has provided employment opportunities and support to over 81,000 individuals experiencing financial insecurity and housing instability. Through their innovative employment social enterprise model, Chrysalis Staffing, they offer temporary jobs to their clients, while their other enterprises, Chrysalis Works and Chrysalis Roads, provide street maintenance and freeway maintenance jobs respectively. With multiple centers across Los Angeles, Chrysalis continues to empower their clients to work and thrive, offering a comprehensive curriculum, specialized workshops, and a scholarship fund to enhance their job readiness and long-term job retention.
Over the years, Chrysalis has received recognition and support for their impactful work, including awards from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Bank of America, and the Los Angeles Business Journal. Their annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball, now in its 10th year, has become a highly regarded event in L.A., raising significant funds and attracting prominent guests. With a commitment to growth and community impact, Chrysalis recently completed expansions and renovations to their centers, ensuring accessibility and resources for their growing client base. As they embark on a new five-year strategic plan, Chrysalis aims to double job outcomes by 2021, furthering their mission of empowering individuals to overcome homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency through employment.
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