Reflecting on Robin Rettmer’s 38 years with Amity Foundation

Rafaella shares more about her incredible journey, experience with Amity, and ever-growing list of achievements.

Read the article featured in LA Downtown News about the CFCI grant and how organizations can apply.

Seeking members of the community with lived experience to review applications for Care First Community Investment Year 2 funds.

Rob Bonta, who serves as Attorney General in California, recently came to visit Amity Foundation’s Amistad campus to see how the state might be able to promote similar services offered by this model throughout California.

A recent increase in fraudulent health clinics, alcohol and drug-free homes, and recovery programs that target Native American populations has driven the State government of Arizona to begin to take action in an effort to prevent the practice.

Read about Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove’s (D-CA-37) request for Community Project Funding for the ‘Renovation and Expansion of Amistad de Los Angeles Residential Reentry Facility’ sponsored by the Amity Foundation

The council aims to utilize the “California Model” in their transformation efforts. Learn about the model and its impacts, including initiatives already underway at several locations throughout the state.

Read more about Amity’s Vista Ranch Campus being toured by state and local officials, criminal legal experts, crime survivors, and other reform advocates as part of SJCA’s Policy Retreat.

On January 30th, 2023, Amity hosted representatives from the Treatment Communities of America (TCA) to tour campuses and become more familiar with Amity’s recent work and efforts

Raul Frias shares the story of student Lev Lyudmirsky and his journey to becoming a professional chef.

Delores Figueroa shares the success story of Leonardo Garcia on his journey to become a substance abuse counselor.

Kenneth Ranger shares the incredible story of Veronica, Jesus, and their son, Moses.

Correspondence between former student, Christopher Turner, and his transitional counselor, Ms. Belinda Phillips describing his life and successes after completing his program at KVSP.

133 students at Salinas Valley State Prison attend ceremonies for their completion of educational curriculums.

Employment Services team highlights Andre Dedmon who was enrolled in the Employment Development Department Equity and Special Populations Grant.

View a collection of photos of Amity faculty, students, and other members of the community enjoying ‘A Healing Space’

Arnold Baek shares his experience at the Beacon House and how this journey shaped his life.