ManifestWorks: Give the Gift of a First Chance

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Give the gift of a first chance to those who have been impacted by homelessness, incarceration or the foster care system.

Since 2014, we have found the cycles of institutionalization can be overcome: Our 12-week program consists of hands-on classes with working professionals in film and television who teach participants about every facet of the business — and share freelance opportunities with those ready for work.

How we measure our success:

- Around 80 percent of those entering ManifestWorks receive at least one form of welfare or government assistance (Medicare, housing vouchers, etc.); this drops to 7 percent one year after entering the program.

- Only 29 percent of those starting ManifestWorks have full-time employment. In the first year after completing the program, 93 percent of participants report being employed full- or part-time; this rises to 100 percent of participants after one year.

- On average, participants enter ManifestWorks earning $285 per week. This rises to $1,172 per week (an annualized salary of $60,944) one year after starting ManifestWorks.

- Thus far, we have seen less than one percent of our alumni return to prison (compared to the 65% recidivism rate in California). And our participants are happier and healthier, with 100 percent of alumni reporting that their life has a sense of direction and meaning.

ManifestWorks is a tax-exempt public charity (federal tax ID #47-5485332). All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation.

$10 One-Time

Your monthly gift of $10 provides crucial equipment for 4 participants to jumpstart their new careers.

$25 One-Time

Your monthly gift of $25 provides alumni access to ongoing professional opportunities.

$50 One-Time

Your monthly gift of $50 provides one day of classes for our participants eager to change their life.

$100 One-Time

Your monthly gift of $100 provides a six participants their own computer, allowing them a critical personal and professional resource.

$250 One-Time

Your monthly gift of $250 provides ongoing case management and counseling support from our Social Services Program Manager.

$500 One-Time

Your monthly gift of $500 forever changes the life of somebody impacted by homelessness, incarceration, or the foster care.