The Robert Nelson recently awarded Westside Pacific Villages a $5,000.00 grant to assist their programming to help the elderly and shut ins. WPV is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting low- and middle-income seniors in the Los Angeles area. The mission is to improve the quality of life of seniors who wish to age in their homes. West Side Pacific Villages provides essential support through the help of dedicated volunteers, enabling seniors to remain actively engaged in and connected to the neighborhoods they love. The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to help such a worthwhile effort to help senior citizens.   

The Robert Nelson Foundation has provided a $5,000.00 grant to Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation. The LAPD Reserve Corps originated during WWII to supplement officer shortages. Today, with staffing levels below 10,000 officers and recent budget cuts, Reserve Officers are more critical than ever. These fully trained, sworn peace officers volunteer their time, working alongside full-time officers in patrol, investigations, SWAT, cold cases, and during citywide emergencies. Currently, the 360-member Reserve Corps contributes over 80,000 volunteer hours annually, saving the city nearly $2 million. The LAPR will also be assisting with responsibilities associated with safety for the LA Olympics in 2028. The foundation is proud to help such a great cause.

The Robert Nelson Foundation is pleased to announce a $5,000 grant to Beauty Bus. Beauty Bus is a nonprofit that brings the gift and lift of beauty to patients and caregivers when they need it most as they face the challenge of illness. Beauty Bus provides professional salon services—providing a moment of reprieve, connection, and empowerment to people facing serious illness and health challenges. Beauty Bus visits health care facilities as well as patients’ residences to make people’s lives better with the wonderful services they provide. The Robert Nelson Foundation is honored to help such a wonderful organization.

The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals with special needs and their families. The Ed Asner Family Center offers a wide range of programs, including camp, job training, mental health counseling, and enrichment activities designed to foster creativity, and community engagement. The Robert Nelson Foundation recently provided a $5,000 grant to the Ed Asner Family Center to assist with the programming for special needs individuals in the Los Angeles area. Thank you to TEAFC for the difference they are making to help special needs individuals and families.

The Robert Nelson Foundation has provided a $5,000 grant to Special Spirit Inc of Los Angeles. Special Spirit serves individuals of all abilities, including children and adults with special needs, foster youth, people navigating recovery and those seeking therapy. The inclusive, equine-centered programs are designed to promote healing, independence, and connection. Located in and serving Los Angeles County, the ranch provides meaningful experiences for individuals of all abilities through animal care, therapeutic riding, and equine-assisted learning. The Robert Nelson Foundation thanks the staff at Special Spirit for the difference they are making in the community.

Village for Vets fills critical gaps in services for homeless and at-risk Veterans in Los Angeles County to support them on their journey to stability and independence. With growing demand for Veteran housing and support services in Los Angeles County, our organization has become a critical lifeline for unhoused and at-risk Veterans. The work of

 Village for Vets now connects 2,500 Veterans and their families to transformative services annually.  Village for Vets delivers individualized, housing-focused case management and supportive services to foster self-sufficiency among unhoused and at-risk Veterans in Los Angeles County. By prioritizing the unique needs and goals of each Veteran household, w coordinate care across the region to remove barriers and support pathways to stable housing. The Robert Nelson Foundation recently provided a $5,000.00 grant to Village for Vets to support the great work they are doing.