Chrysalis
Also known as The Chrysalis Center.
Chrysalis is an organization in Los Angeles, CA offering employment, housing, and training. Provides job-readiness services, employment support and transitional work opportunities.
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Services
- Employment, Housing, Training
- Website
- https://www.changelives.org/
- EIN
- 953972624
Services
Employment preparation
Individual employment coaching, job-search classes, résumé and interview practice, online applications, computer access, work clothing and community referrals.
Eligibility: For people ready to begin looking for work. A working phone number or email is needed for ongoing contact.
Application: Begin with orientation at a Chrysalis center. Colton requires an appointment; other centers publish scheduled orientations. Check the location instructions.
Fees: Job-readiness services are free.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Chrysalis Enterprises
Paid transitional employment through four business lines: Staffing connects workers with employers; Works provides street maintenance; Roads provides highway maintenance; Safekeeping provides housekeeping and storage-facility work.
Application: An Employment Specialist assesses fit and makes a referral. Applicants interview; hiring is not guaranteed.
C-CREW training
Chrysalis Clients Ready for Environmental Work offers OSHA and HAZWOPER training and certifications for environmental and disaster-response work.
Application: Existing Chrysalis clients should contact their Employment Specialist about training.
Breaking Barriers employment support
Chrysalis provides employment support within a housing partnership with Brilliant Corners for adults on probation. The website describes a two-year rapid-rehousing model.
SECTOR career coaching
Chrysalis lists SECTOR career coaches on its service page. Contact the provider for current participation requirements and training options.
The Bin — personal property retrieval and storage
Chrysalis provides the contact point for retrieving personal property stored after LA Sanitation CARE and CARE+ operations. Staff also provide information about voluntary storage options.
Application: Call with a description of the property and where and when it was collected. Ask Chrysalis directly about voluntary storage options.
Schedule: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm; Saturday 8am–1pm.
Locations
- Chrysalis Downtown Los Angeles, 522 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA, 90013 — Mon–Thu 8am–noon and 1–4pm; Fri 8am–noon. Orientation Mon–Thu 8am. Phone: (213) 806-6300. Confirm holiday changes with the provider.
- Chrysalis Inland Empire, 1450 E. Cooley Drive, Colton, CA, 92324 — Mon–Thu 7–11am and noon–3pm; Fri 7–11am. Orientation by appointment. Phone: (840) 600-7042. Confirm holiday changes with the provider.
- Chrysalis Orange County, 290 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA, 92805 — Mon–Thu 8am–noon and 1–4pm; Fri 8am–noon. Orientation Mon–Thu 8am. Phone: (714) 204-3000. Confirm holiday changes with the provider.
- Chrysalis San Fernando Valley, 13545 Van Nuys Blvd. #1, Pacoima, CA, 91331 — Mon–Thu 8am–noon and 1–4pm; Fri 8am–noon. Orientation Mon–Thu 8am. Phone: (818) 794-4200. Confirm holiday changes with the provider.
- Chrysalis Santa Monica, 1853 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90404 — Mon–Thu 8am–noon and 1–4pm; Fri 8am–noon. Orientation Mon–Thu 8am. Phone: (310) 401-9400. Confirm holiday changes with the provider.
- Chrysalis at DOORS, 3965 S. Vermont Ave., 3rd floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90037 — Mon–Thu 9am–noon and 1–4pm; closed Friday. Orientation Mon–Thu 9am. Phone: (323) 730-4471. Confirm holiday changes with the provider.
- Chrysalis The Bin — property retrieval and storage contact, 507 Towne Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90013 — Property-retrieval contact listed by LA Sanitation. Mon–Fri 8am–5pm; Sat 8am–1pm. Call (213) 806-6355 or (844) 475-1244 with a description of the property, collection location and date. Ask about voluntary storage options.
Questions
What does Chrysalis offer?
Chrysalis offers Employment preparation, Chrysalis Enterprises, C-CREW training, Breaking Barriers employment support, SECTOR career coaching, and The Bin — personal property retrieval and storage.
Where is Chrysalis?
Chrysalis is at 522 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA, 90013, 1450 E. Cooley Drive, Colton, CA, 92324, 290 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA, 92805, 13545 Van Nuys Blvd. #1, Pacoima, CA, 91331, 1853 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90404, 3965 S. Vermont Ave., 3rd floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90037, and 507 Towne Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90013.
How do I contact Chrysalis?
To reach Chrysalis, visit https://www.changelives.org/.
Who is eligible for Employment preparation?
Eligibility for Employment preparation: For people ready to begin looking for work. A working phone number or email is needed for ongoing contact.
Does Employment preparation cost anything?
Fees for Employment preparation: Job-readiness services are free.
How do I apply for Employment preparation?
Application for Employment preparation: Begin with orientation at a Chrysalis center. Colton requires an appointment; other centers publish scheduled orientations. Check the location instructions.
How do I apply for Chrysalis Enterprises?
Application for Chrysalis Enterprises: An Employment Specialist assesses fit and makes a referral. Applicants interview; hiring is not guaranteed.
How do I apply for C-CREW training?
Application for C-CREW training: Existing Chrysalis clients should contact their Employment Specialist about training.
When is The Bin — personal property retrieval and storage available?
Schedule for The Bin — personal property retrieval and storage: Monday–Friday 8am–5pm; Saturday 8am–1pm.
How do I apply for The Bin — personal property retrieval and storage?
Application for The Bin — personal property retrieval and storage: Call with a description of the property and where and when it was collected. Ask Chrysalis directly about voluntary storage options.
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