Daily Archives: December 12, 2018

Turning Upswell concepts into well-received reality

/ By Debra Rainey / Earlier this year we introduced you to Vera deVera and Carola Secada — two amazing community organizers with strong cross-sector experience and deep ties to the many neighborhoods that make up Los Angeles. Vera and Carola worked with us to ensure that Upswell’s “LA Inside & Out” tours and community…

Turnaround Arts: California – Empowering youth through the arts

/ By Tamieka Briscoe / One of the best and most memorable aspects of Upswell LA was undoubtedly the infusion of youth throughout the entire experience. During the grand finale of the three-day event, 200 youth ranging from kindergarten to 8th grade from the Turnaround Arts: California partner school Ellen Ochoa Learning Center accompanied Grammy-winning…