The GRYD Foundation

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GRYD Arts Initiative

Our Arts Initiative launched May 2021 with us working with community artists to increase their professional development and position them to be the art plug! This Fall, the journey continues as The GRYD Foundation launches an e-store to help community artists monetize their art and elevate their profiles, and to raise awareness and funding for more arts programming in Los Angeles GRYD zones - areas historically characterized by high incidents of gun violence and limited work opportunities and resources. E-STORE COMING SOON!

BOXING + ACADEMICS

a winning combination

With support from The GRYD Foundation in the form of boxing equipment, coaches and trainers and with donated space from HACLA, on November 5, 2019 we successfully launched an all-inclusive boxing program at Nickerson Gardens gym. Based on the outpouring of demand from Black and Latinx community members of all ages and genders, The GRYD Foundation responded with even more resources. Residents were getting fit, getting fast, and getting stronger — while having fun. Although we had to suspend the boxing program in March 2020 due to COVID-19, that didn't stop us.

The GRYD Foundation created a Boxing Toolkit plus online fitness content
Once safe to re-open in Sept 2020, we launched a COVID-19 modified boxing & academic program to support student wellness and academic progress.
Thank you HACLA for use of the recreation center!

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Boxing Toolkit

Boxing + Academics Impact Story

While canvassing in Nickerson Gardens, staff came across Angel's mother. We explained the program and safety measures. She was overjoyed, even shed tears. She told us how Angel was falling behind due to her not knowing English and not being able to understand the technology being used for distant learning. She also mentioned Angel not paying attention when she would get him connected. Since Angel has been coming daily to the program, he has caught up on his missing assignments, homework and tests!
- Staff @ Nickerson Gardens Sept 2020

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Creating a Safer, Healthier Los Angeles

The GRYD Foundation mission is to create a safer, healthier, Los Angeles with a focus on communities heavily impacted by gang violence and often lacking resources due to socioeconomic and racial disparities. The GRYD Foundation believes that every youth, regardless of race, gender or geography, should have the resources, opportunities, and systems to grow up to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

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