As Aviva enters its 111th year, we are moving forward with a new mission, a focused vision, and a renewed call to everyone who believes stronger communities are possible. Our vision is clear: Resilient Families, Thriving Communities. Our mission gives us the framework to get there: creating safe, supportive spaces where children, youth, and families…
Aviva Family & Children’s Services honored Councilmember Nithya Raman at the 2026 Lifting Up LA Gala with our Community Champion Award in recognition of her leadership and commitment to strengthening communities across Los Angeles. Nithya Raman (RAH-men) is an urban planner, a mother of two, an immigrant to America, and a member of the Los…
Aviva Family & Children’s Services honored Ivette Hurtado with the Transformation Award at the 2026 Lifting Up LA Gala in recognition of her inspiring journey and the impact she is making in the community. Ivette Hurtado, MSW is a proud alumna of Aviva Family & Children’s Services, where she graduated from Aviva’s high school program…
Aviva Family & Children’s Services honored Joyce Rey at the 2026 Lifting Up LA Gala with the Empowerment Award in recognition of her inspiring contributions to uplifting Los Angeles. Joyce Rey is a Beverly Hills-based luxury real estate leader. With more than four decades in the industry and billions in career sales, she is affiliated…
Last October, Aviva opened the Lifting Youth Up Drop-In Center in response to the urgent needs we saw in our community. We didn’t fully know what the year would bring, but we knew one thing: we had to create a space where youth experiencing homelessness could feel safe and supported. What safety and support do…
From 1915 to 2025, Aviva Family & Children’s Services has uplifted the Los Angeles community. This mission video, shown at our Lifting Up LA 2025 Gala, celebrates 110 years of purpose and the rising momentum inspiring tomorrow’s work.
Champion for Communities Honoree, Lifting Up LA 2025 Gala Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, who made history as the youngest-ever Chair of the Board of Supervisors, has demonstrated inspiring leadership in addressing the foster family agency insurance crisis and in amplifying the voices of young people and marginalized communities.
Legacy of Philanthropy Honoree, Lifting Up LA 2025 Gala The Friars Charitable Foundation has supported communities for over 20 years through collaboration and generosity. Under President Marilyn Stambler’s leadership, its impact has continued to grow.
Transformation Honoree, Lifting Up LA 2025 Gala Adrianna Andrews is a graduate of our Wallis House, Aviva’s Interim Supportive Housing Program. She is dedicated to building a strong community for her children, and we are truly inspired by the resilience she demonstrates.
Check out our video with Catalina Villegas, an award-winning news anchor at Spectrum News 1 SoCal, who anchors the weekend evening newscast, Your Weekend. Following the announcement from the Nonprofit Insurance Alliance of California (NIAC) that all coverage for California Foster Family Agencies would not be renewed, we were confronted with an immediate crisis—despite not having…