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August 22, 2011 – Guido Piccarolo, LAHH CEO, speaks at The Rimini Meeting
Guido was invited to the 32nd Rimini Meeting, titled, “And Existence becomes an Immense Certainty” earlier this
year. Upon accepting the invitation, Guido wrote a 15 minute presentation about our work at LAHH and gave that
presentation in Italy on Monday, August 22nd. Information about the presentation, entitled,
"YOUTH AND FORMATION: ABILITY FOR ALL, FOR
A LIFE AS PROTAGONIST", can be found by clicking on the title of the presentation.
Here is a video of the presentation on August 22, 2011
Here is a video of the presentation on August 22, 2011
July 11, 2011- LAHH awarded in Salt Lake City, Utah
Guido Piccarolo accepts the Best Cleaning Industry Communications Award for LAHH at the 10th Annual (OS1)
Cleaning Industry Awards at the (OS1) User Symposium on July 11, 2011. Speaking from the podium, Guido
gave the recognition to the cleaning workers at LAHH and the change he has witnessed in their life
through their work which is the beginning of hope.
2011 (OS1) Users Symposium Slideshow
2011 (OS1) Users Symposium Slideshow
January 8, 2010- LAHH Interview on Guadalupe Radio with Jonas y Johannes
On January 8 LAHH was hosted by Radio Guadalupe.
Jonás Soto and Johannes Habsburg during the show "Café con Fe" interviewed Guido and Bryan about their work
experiences and LAHH contribution the local community.
We want to thank Maria del Pino Smith, Marketing Coordinator for Guadalupe Radio, for having given us this great opportunity and we invite you to listen to the full interview clicking on the following links:
Interview Part one
Interview Part two
We want to thank Maria del Pino Smith, Marketing Coordinator for Guadalupe Radio, for having given us this great opportunity and we invite you to listen to the full interview clicking on the following links:
Interview Part one
Interview Part two
September 30, 2009 -
LAHH wins the second prize on the 3banana's "Share to Win" Contest!
We are very happy to announce that we have been rewarded the 2nd prize $2,000 of the “Share to Win” contest.
The contest, launched at the end of August, was sponsored by 3banana and had over 50 non-profit organizations nominated to the contest. Therefore, this is and amazing result for LAHH. Read more.
We are very happy to announce that we have been rewarded the 2nd prize $2,000 of the “Share to Win” contest.
The contest, launched at the end of August, was sponsored by 3banana and had over 50 non-profit organizations nominated to the contest. Therefore, this is and amazing result for LAHH. Read more.
July 22, 2009
Good luck Cristopher from all the LAHH Team!!
Long Beach, CA - July 22, 2009 - Cristopher Hartsock became employed as a Light Duty Specialist for Los Angeles Habilitation House on April 20, 2009. After serving eight years in the Army, in the current conflict in Iraq, Hartsock could not find employment which led him to be homeless. Hartsock moved into the federally subsidized housing for Veterans within the Villages of Cabrillo, Long Beach, CA in September, 2008 after being homeless for two months.
Living within the Villages of Cabrillo, also the headquarters for Los Angeles Habilitation House (LAHH), provided the necessary stepping stones for Hartsock to interview for the custodial opening. Cristopher will be leaving LAHH in August to pursue a bachelors of arts in history at Glendale Community College. Quoting the President of Los Angeles Habilitation House, "the reason LAHH exists is to meet the need for employment experienced by persons with a disability, especially those people with mental disabilities. It is clearly evident through the experience Cris has lived, that once you get a job and successfully apply the technical aspects of the work, the doors of possibility are thrown wide open and anything becomes possible. We support Cris as he moves onto obtaining his college education through the GI Bill."
- In the picture Cristopher Hartsock -
Living within the Villages of Cabrillo, also the headquarters for Los Angeles Habilitation House (LAHH), provided the necessary stepping stones for Hartsock to interview for the custodial opening. Cristopher will be leaving LAHH in August to pursue a bachelors of arts in history at Glendale Community College. Quoting the President of Los Angeles Habilitation House, "the reason LAHH exists is to meet the need for employment experienced by persons with a disability, especially those people with mental disabilities. It is clearly evident through the experience Cris has lived, that once you get a job and successfully apply the technical aspects of the work, the doors of possibility are thrown wide open and anything becomes possible. We support Cris as he moves onto obtaining his college education through the GI Bill."
- In the picture Cristopher Hartsock -
May 15, 2009 , LA Habilitation House Boot camp Graduation
From April 20 – May 1st, nine new recruits listened with attention as Guido Piccarolo, President – LAHH, discussed the philosophy and history behind custodial services and coached them through the proper usage of equipment. The nine recruits were recruited from the Harbor Regional Center, Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network, and through the Ticket to Work program. Los Angeles Habilitation House recently won a contract to clean the Harbor Regional Center in Torrance, CA. This contract requires two lite duty specialists, two vacuum specialists, one restroom specialist, and one utility specialist. Guido said, “one of the best things about Boot Camp is it gives me enough time to evaluate which specialty will fit each person in order that they excel. The genius of Boot Camp is the time given before we enter the field - like a professional basketball team in pre-season play.” Check the slideshow presented ad the graduation below.
From April 20 – May 1st, nine new recruits listened with attention as Guido Piccarolo, President – LAHH, discussed the philosophy and history behind custodial services and coached them through the proper usage of equipment. The nine recruits were recruited from the Harbor Regional Center, Pacific Gateway Workforce Investment Network, and through the Ticket to Work program. Los Angeles Habilitation House recently won a contract to clean the Harbor Regional Center in Torrance, CA. This contract requires two lite duty specialists, two vacuum specialists, one restroom specialist, and one utility specialist. Guido said, “one of the best things about Boot Camp is it gives me enough time to evaluate which specialty will fit each person in order that they excel. The genius of Boot Camp is the time given before we enter the field - like a professional basketball team in pre-season play.” Check the slideshow presented ad the graduation below.
January 7, 2009
The social enterprise, LA Habilitation House, ended the year with a 60% increase in headcount.
LA Habilitation House (LAHH), located in Long Beach, CA where there is a 40% unemployment rate amongst persons with disabilities while nationwide that number is closer to 70%, recently hired and successfully graduated Pasqual Torres, Brandon Osborne, and Stephen Morthel in the (OS1) green janitorial process that cleans for health first. These young men also have a disability that had created a barrier to employment since graduation from high school. On Monday, January 5th, the graduates along with Guido Piccarolo, LAHH President, put into action the process learned in the (OS1) Boot Camp by providing green cleaning at two US Dept of Veteran Affairs medical clinics within the Villages of Cabrillo in Long Beach. For more information please visit the website at www.lahabilitationhouse.org or send an email to info@lahabilitationhouse.org.
The social enterprise, LA Habilitation House, ended the year with a 60% increase in headcount.
LA Habilitation House (LAHH), located in Long Beach, CA where there is a 40% unemployment rate amongst persons with disabilities while nationwide that number is closer to 70%, recently hired and successfully graduated Pasqual Torres, Brandon Osborne, and Stephen Morthel in the (OS1) green janitorial process that cleans for health first. These young men also have a disability that had created a barrier to employment since graduation from high school. On Monday, January 5th, the graduates along with Guido Piccarolo, LAHH President, put into action the process learned in the (OS1) Boot Camp by providing green cleaning at two US Dept of Veteran Affairs medical clinics within the Villages of Cabrillo in Long Beach. For more information please visit the website at www.lahabilitationhouse.org or send an email to info@lahabilitationhouse.org.
Events
August 2011
Dear Friends-
I wanted to let you know about a very important non-profit in Los Angeles(run by dear friends of mine) that has been accepted in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge for the chance to win $25,000 for their work with disabled veterans with their proposal:Employ Veterans with Disabilities who have experienced Homelessness.
What can you do?
We are a small non-profit, up against some larger institutions who can encourage large networks to vote. We need you to vote everyday in the month of August. You can actually register 2 votes: text to 73774 code 107938 your vote and if you register online. EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
1. Go here to VOTE: http://pep.si/nQg5yc
2. Follow our campaign on Facebook, where we will give you reminders and updates about our progress: LAHH on Facebook
What will the grant provide?
For $25,000 LAHH will employ 3 individuals to assist in the training of 33 disabled veterans to become contract close-out specialists .
What is the impact?
Moving individuals from homelessness to employment is not simple and while more veterans return from war with serious mental and physical barriers to work- the need for a solution is becoming more pressing. LAHH is seeking to bridge that gap! By giving 36 people the opportunity to train to become full-time contract specialists- we are not only affecting their lives, but the lives of their family, friends and fellow serviceman.
Thank you all!
Dear Friends-
I wanted to let you know about a very important non-profit in Los Angeles(run by dear friends of mine) that has been accepted in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge for the chance to win $25,000 for their work with disabled veterans with their proposal:Employ Veterans with Disabilities who have experienced Homelessness.
What can you do?
We are a small non-profit, up against some larger institutions who can encourage large networks to vote. We need you to vote everyday in the month of August. You can actually register 2 votes: text to 73774 code 107938 your vote and if you register online. EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
1. Go here to VOTE: http://pep.si/nQg5yc
2. Follow our campaign on Facebook, where we will give you reminders and updates about our progress: LAHH on Facebook
What will the grant provide?
For $25,000 LAHH will employ 3 individuals to assist in the training of 33 disabled veterans to become contract close-out specialists .
What is the impact?
Moving individuals from homelessness to employment is not simple and while more veterans return from war with serious mental and physical barriers to work- the need for a solution is becoming more pressing. LAHH is seeking to bridge that gap! By giving 36 people the opportunity to train to become full-time contract specialists- we are not only affecting their lives, but the lives of their family, friends and fellow serviceman.
Thank you all!
The Work and Love Exhibit displayed at the LAHH Open House will be on display at the New York Encounter
January 16 – 18, 2010
New York Marriott Marquis
Times Square
1535 Broadway, New York City
New York Encounter is a three-day cultural festival organized by Communion and Liberation and Crossroads Cultural Center. The idea of a “cultural festival” starts from the perception that there is a need for a fresh start in education and a new vibe for cultural initiatives.
http://newyorkencounter.org/exhibits/
January 16 – 18, 2010
New York Marriott Marquis
Times Square
1535 Broadway, New York City
New York Encounter is a three-day cultural festival organized by Communion and Liberation and Crossroads Cultural Center. The idea of a “cultural festival” starts from the perception that there is a need for a fresh start in education and a new vibe for cultural initiatives.
http://newyorkencounter.org/exhibits/
May 20, 2009 - LAHH volunteered for “KaBOOM! Build Day Volunteers at Villages of Cabrillo
Here is the message from Brian D’Andrea, President of Century Housing: “Thank you one and all for your outstanding energy, enthusiasm, and remarkable craftsmanship in delivering a beautiful new playspace for our community’s children on Wednesday! It was an incredibly inspiring day and we are so appreciative of your efforts. This new playspace will provide a healthy, positive outlet for the hundreds of deserving children that are present on our campus on a daily basis. We should all feel proud about what we accomplished in a single day: transforming a vacant, overgrown, and underutilized lot into a vibrant and hopeful recreational space that will make an immeasurable difference in the lives of our community’s children and families for many years to come. Please enjoy the montage of photos that KaBOOM! has shared with us below. And, here’s a link to some photos from the Long Beach Press Telegram.
Here is the message from Brian D’Andrea, President of Century Housing: “Thank you one and all for your outstanding energy, enthusiasm, and remarkable craftsmanship in delivering a beautiful new playspace for our community’s children on Wednesday! It was an incredibly inspiring day and we are so appreciative of your efforts. This new playspace will provide a healthy, positive outlet for the hundreds of deserving children that are present on our campus on a daily basis. We should all feel proud about what we accomplished in a single day: transforming a vacant, overgrown, and underutilized lot into a vibrant and hopeful recreational space that will make an immeasurable difference in the lives of our community’s children and families for many years to come. Please enjoy the montage of photos that KaBOOM! has shared with us below. And, here’s a link to some photos from the Long Beach Press Telegram.
December 24, 2008
We will be launching a new version of our website on Christmas Eve 2008. We hope that our hard work will payoff and make it a more pleasant experience for everyone when navigating our website. We encourage everyone to explore our new site and visit back often as we update our deferent sections.
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We also encourage everyone to sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events that occur at LAHH. If you have any questions please refer to our "Contact Us" page.