Topics: foster children, teens, Maryvale foster children, Changing Lives Blog, Changing Lives

About two years ago, Montebello’s Schurr High School student Caroline Kelly Smarts decided she wanted to complete a Gold Award project. 

Topics: foster children, teens, foster youth, Changing Lives Blog, Changing Lives, Community-Based

Topics: Changing Lives Blog, Changing Lives, Early Education

Topics: foster youth, Changing Lives Blog, Changing Lives

We are thankful for the hope and words of encouragement special guests Paul and Diane shared with our children during the Mort Court dedication ceremony (and especially for the first free throw game) and the beautiful basketball court! 

Topics: foster children, Maryvale foster children, foster youth, Changing Lives Blog, Changing Lives

Topics: foster children, Maryvale foster children, trauma informed care, foster youth, Changing Lives Blog, Changing Lives

Help our children by joining us for a round of golf at Maryvale's 5th Annual Restoring Hope Golf Classic set for April 27th. This year's event honors Bette & Roger Baer and Fireman's Brew for their continued support of Maryvale's children. For more information, click here.

“Creativity takes courage” ~ Henri Matisse

With gratitude for the kindness of an anonymous donor who has an affinity for painting and Maryvale's mission, our children are now benefitting from a special art studio where they can create whatever their hearts and imaginations present.

Topics: Changing Lives, Art, Maryvale Art, Art Therapy

Maryvale is giving thanks today to a special group of UCLA student volunteers who plan to teach Maryvale's children how 3-D printed musical instruments demonstrate the close association between art and science. 

Topics: foster children, Maryvale foster children, Changing Lives, Art, Maryvale Art