Student Stories
Amity Speaker Series: The Power of Story
Last week, Amity Foundation friends, students, and community came together in Los Angeles for the kick-off event in our Speakers Series, “The Power of Story,” for an inspiring night of community and connection.
A New Chapter Begins: Celebrating Robin Rettmer’s Tenure with Amity Foundation
Reflecting on Robin Rettmer’s 38 years with Amity Foundation
Success Story: Rafaella Benoit
Rafaella shares more about her incredible journey, experience with Amity, and ever-growing list of achievements.
Care First Community Investment Featured in LA Downtown News
Read the article featured in LA Downtown News about the CFCI grant and how organizations can apply.
Open Call: Amity Foundation Third Party Administrator Applications for Community Reviewers
Seeking members of the community with lived experience to review applications for Care First Community Investment Year 2 funds.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta Visits Amistad Campus
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.
Predatory Treatment Center Recruiters are Targeting Native Americans
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.
Rep. Kamlager-Dove Requests Funding for Amistad in the ’24 Appropriations Process
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
Amity Foundation CEO Doug Bond Being Named Co-Chair to the San Quentin Transformation Advisory Council
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.
Governor Newsom Names Leading Criminal Justice and Public Safety Experts to San Quentin Transformation Advisory Council
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the members of the San Quentin Transformation Advisory Council tasked with assisting the administration in transforming San Quentin State Prison using the “California Model”.
Vista Ranch Toured as Part of Smart Justice California Retreat & Policy Summit
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.
Amity Foundation Hosts Treatment Communities of America (TCA)
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