activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 17
- Client and Community Engagement Events Business Networking & Community EventsHosts events throughout the year to celebrate client successes and engage supporters, fostering community connection and recognition of participant achievements.
- Job Placement Services General Workforce Job PlacementConnects clients to temporary or temporary-to-permanent employment opportunities with businesses across Southern California. In 2025, the organization helped 2,195 clients secure jobs in the general workforce.
- Job Placement in General Workforce General Workforce Job PlacementConnects clients to temporary or permanent employment opportunities with employers across Southern California. Helped 2,195 clients secure jobs in the general workforce in 2025.
- Job Placement in the General Workforce General Workforce Job PlacementConnects clients to temporary or permanent employment opportunities with employers across Southern California. Helped 2,195 clients secure jobs in the general workforce in 2025.
- Job Readiness Training and Employment Support Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportProvides comprehensive job-readiness services including one-on-one support from Employment Specialists, resume writing, practice interviews, cover letter assistance, online job application help, and access to a computer lab and telephone. Offers employment preparation classes and distributes professional attire and hygiene items to support job seekers.
- Job Readiness Training and Employment Support Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers comprehensive job-readiness services including one-on-one support from Employment Specialists, resume writing, practice interviews, cover letter assistance, and help with online job applications. Clients also receive access to a computer lab, telephone, professional attire, and hygiene items to support their job search.
- Job Readiness Training and SupportProvides comprehensive job readiness training, including resume writing, practice interviews, cover letter assistance, and online application support. Clients receive one-on-one support from an Employment Specialist and access to resources like computer labs and professional attire.
- Job Readiness and Employment Support Services Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportProvides comprehensive job-readiness training and one-on-one support from Employment Specialists, including resume writing, practice interviews, cover letter assistance, and help with online job applications. Offers access to a computer lab, telephone, and professional attire to support job seekers preparing for and entering the workforce.
- Job Readiness and Employment Support Services Job Readiness Training and Placement SupportOffers comprehensive job-readiness training and one-on-one support from Employment Specialists, including resume writing, practice interviews, cover letter assistance, and help with online job applications. Provides access to a computer lab, telephone, and professional attire to support job seekers in preparing for and securing employment.
- Referral to Community Partners Community Resource Navigation & ReferralProvides referrals to community partners to connect clients with additional support services beyond employment assistance.
- Transitional Employment Programs Transitional Jobs in Maintenance and Janitorial ServicesProvides transitional employment opportunities through social enterprises including street maintenance, freeway maintenance, and housekeeping services, offering clients 40-hour work weeks and job experience. In 2024, clients worked 923,000 hours in Chrysalis Enterprises and earned $16.9 million in wages.
- Transitional Employment Programs Transitional Jobs in Maintenance and Janitorial ServicesOperates social enterprises including Chrysalis Roads and street maintenance services that provide transitional jobs in freeway maintenance, litter abatement, graffiti removal, pressure washing, and housekeeping. Clients worked 923,000 hours in 2024 and earned $16.9 million in wages, with 1,808 participating in transitional jobs in 2024 and 1,230 in 2025.
- Transitional Employment Programs Transitional Jobs in Maintenance and Janitorial ServicesOffers transitional employment opportunities through its social enterprise, Chrysalis Enterprises, providing work experience in areas such as freeway maintenance (Chrysalis Roads), street maintenance, and janitorial services. In 2024, 1,808 clients participated in these jobs, working 923,000 hours and earning $16.9 million in wages.
- Transitional Employment through Social Enterprise Transitional Jobs in Maintenance and Janitorial ServicesOperates social enterprises including Chrysalis Roads and street maintenance services that provide transitional jobs in freeway maintenance, litter abatement, graffiti removal, pressure washing, and janitorial work. Clients earned $16.9 million in wages and worked 923,000 hours in 2024 across Los Angeles County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire under contracts with public and private districts.
- Transitional Employment through Social Enterprises Transitional Jobs in Maintenance and Janitorial ServicesProvides transitional employment opportunities in street and freeway maintenance, housekeeping, and janitorial services through its social enterprises, including Chrysalis Roads and contracts with Business Improvement Districts. Clients worked 923,000 hours in 2024 and earned $16.9 million in wages, with 1,808 participants in transitional jobs that year.
- Workforce Placement Services General Workforce Job PlacementConnects clients to temporary or permanent employment opportunities with employers across Southern California. In 2025, helped 2,195 clients secure jobs in the general workforce.
- Workforce Placement and Job Retention Services General Workforce Job PlacementConnects clients to temporary or temporary-to-permanent employment opportunities with businesses across Southern California. Supported 2,195 clients in securing jobs in the general workforce in 2025 and provides ongoing support for job retention.
capacity building · 4
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training Class A CDL Training ProgramProvides free Class A commercial driver’s license training to participants through its SECTOR program.
- Free Class A Commercial Driver’s License Training Class A CDL Training ProgramOffers free Class A commercial driver’s license training through the SECTOR program, enabling participants to gain industry-recognized credentials and access to transportation-sector employment.
- Free Class A Commercial Driver’s License Training Class A CDL Training ProgramOffers free Class A commercial driver’s license training through the SECTOR program, enabling participants to access higher-wage employment opportunities in the transportation sector.
- Free Class A Commercial Driver’s License Training Class A CDL Training ProgramOffers free Class A commercial driver’s license training through the SECTOR program, enabling participants to gain industry-recognized credentials and access to stable, well-paying jobs in transportation and logistics.
strategies · 35
how they think
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- Career pathways in high-demand fields workforce_training_career_pathwayChrysalis integrates workforce training with career pathway development to prepare clients for long-term, sustainable employment in growing industries, increasing economic mobility and job retention.
- Career pathways in high-demand fields workforce_training_career_pathwayCombines workforce training with structured career pathway development to prepare clients for long-term, sustainable employment in growing industry sectors.
- Client-to-Staff Pathway client_to_staff_pathwayThe organization actively supports the transition of program participants into employment within Chrysalis Center itself, leveraging skill-building and mentorship to create internal career opportunities.
- Client-to-staff career progression client-to-staff pathwayCreates internal career pathways by supporting clients to transition from program participation to employment within Chrysalis through skill-building, mentorship, and lived experience.
- Client-to-staff career progression client-to-staff pathwayChrysalis fosters internal career advancement by supporting clients in transitioning from program participants to employed staff through skill-building, mentorship, and organizational investment in lived experience.
- Client-to-staff career progression pathway client-to-staff pathwayCreates internal employment opportunities for clients by supporting their transition from program participants to staff through skill-building, mentorship, and career development within the organization.
- Employment-First Approach with Comprehensive Support employment_first_comprehensive_supportChrysalis Center believes that steady employment is fundamental for individuals to move out of poverty. They provide comprehensive, individualized support at every stage of a self-directed job search, including job-readiness training, one-on-one coaching, and supportive services to overcome barriers to employment and achieve long-term success.
- Employment-first approach with comprehensive support employment-first approachBelieves steady employment is foundational to overcoming poverty and provides a continuum of individualized services—including job-readiness training, motivational coaching, and case management—to support clients through self-directed job searches and long-term workforce entry.
- Employment-first approach with comprehensive support comprehensive employment support modelBelieves steady employment is foundational to overcoming poverty and provides individualized, relationship-based case management, job-readiness training, and supportive services to guide clients through every stage of a self-directed job search and long-term job retention.
- Employment-first approach with comprehensive support employment-first approachBelieves steady employment is foundational to overcoming poverty and provides a continuum of individualized services—including job-readiness training, transitional employment, and ongoing coaching—to support clients through self-directed job searches and long-term job retention.
- Employment-first approach with comprehensive support employment-first approachChrysalis Center believes that steady employment is foundational to overcoming poverty and provides a continuum of services—including job-readiness training, individualized case management, and supportive coaching—to empower clients in self-directed job searches and long-term job retention.
- Flexible and regional workforce placement regional_workforce_placementMeets regional employer needs in Southern California by offering flexible hiring models—such as temporary and temp-to-hire placements—while connecting clients to job opportunities in targeted local economies.
- Flexible and regional workforce placement regional_workforce_placementSupports regional employers in Southern California with flexible hiring models—including temporary and temp-to-hire placements—while connecting clients to job opportunities in high-demand local markets.
- Flexible and regional workforce placement model regional_workforce_placementBy offering flexible hiring models—including temporary and temp-to-hire placements—and focusing on regional labor markets in Southern California, Chrysalis aligns client opportunities with local business needs to improve job matching and workforce integration.
- Flexible and regional workforce placement model regional_workforce_placementSupports both job seekers and regional employers by offering flexible hiring models—such as temporary and temp-to-hire placements—focused on key regions in Southern California to align with local labor market needs.
- Holistic Reintegration and Career Pathway Development holistic_reintegration_career_pathwayTo ensure long-term stability and community reintegration, Chrysalis Center combines employment services with personal development, peer mentorship, and career pathway development, enabling sustained employment in high-demand fields.
- Holistic reintegration and career pathway development holistic reintegration modelCombines workforce training with personal development, peer mentorship, and career pathway planning to support long-term stability, community reintegration, and advancement into high-demand fields.
- Holistic reintegration and personal development model holistic reintegration modelSupports long-term stability and community reintegration by integrating employment services with personal development, peer mentorship, and confidence-building practices to address the broader social and emotional needs of clients.
- Holistic reintegration through coaching and peer support holistic reintegration modelChrysalis supports long-term stability and community reintegration by combining employment services with motivational coaching, personal development, and peer mentorship to build client confidence, self-efficacy, and social capital.
- Holistic reintegration through employment and peer support holistic reintegration modelSupports long-term stability and community reintegration by integrating employment services with personal development and peer mentorship, addressing both economic and social determinants of success.
- Individualized, relationship-based case management relationship-based case managementEmploys a relationship-centered model where employment specialists build trusting, personalized relationships with clients to guide them through skill-building, transitional employment, and job placement, enhancing engagement and long-term success.
- Motivational and relationship-based coaching motivational coachingUses motivational coaching and sustained, one-on-one relationships with employment specialists to build client confidence, self-efficacy, and resilience in overcoming personal and systemic employment barriers.
- Regional Workforce Placement and Flexible Employment Models regional_workforce_placementChrysalis Center provides staffing support to businesses in specific Southern California regions, offering flexible hiring models like temporary and temp-to-hire employment to meet business needs while creating opportunities for their clients.
- Relationship-Based Case Management and Motivational Coaching relationship_based_case_managementChrysalis Center employs individualized, relationship-based support with employment specialists and motivational coaching to guide participants, build confidence, and foster self-efficacy throughout their skill-building and employment journey.
- Transitional Employment through Social Enterprise transitional_employment_social_enterpriseThe organization utilizes a transitional employment model, often through social enterprises, to provide individuals facing significant employment barriers with paid work experience, skill-building opportunities, and stability. This prepares them for permanent employment in the general workforce.
- Transitional employment through social enterprise transitional_employment_social_enterpriseUses a time-limited, paid transitional jobs model embedded in a social enterprise (Chrysalis Roads) to provide real work experience, income, and skill development for individuals facing significant barriers to employment, serving as a bridge to permanent jobs in the general workforce.
- Transitional employment through social enterprise transitional_employment_social_enterpriseChrysalis operates a social enterprise (Chrysalis Roads) and transitional jobs program that offers paid, time-limited work experience, enabling clients with significant employment barriers to build skills, earn wages, and transition to permanent employment in the general workforce.
- Transitional employment through social enterprise transitional_employment_social_enterpriseUses a time-limited, paid transitional jobs program via a social enterprise (Chrysalis Roads) to provide work experience, income, and skill-building for individuals with significant barriers to employment, preparing them for permanent jobs in the general workforce.
- Transitional employment through social enterprise transitional_employment_social_enterpriseUses a time-limited, paid transitional jobs model via a social enterprise (Chrysalis Roads) to provide work experience, income, and skill-building for individuals with significant barriers to employment, serving as a bridge to permanent jobs in the general workforce.
- Universal Access to Services universal_accessChrysalis Center provides free and universally accessible services to job seekers, ensuring support is available regardless of an individual's background.
- Universal access to employment services universal accessChrysalis provides free, universally accessible services to all job seekers regardless of background, ensuring equitable access to employment support for marginalized populations.
- Universal access to employment services universal accessEnsures equitable access to all job seekers by providing free, open enrollment services regardless of employment history, housing status, or background.
- Universal access to employment services universal accessEnsures equitable access to all services by removing financial and systemic barriers, offering free and open participation to job seekers regardless of background or employment history.
- Universal access to employment services universal accessEnsures equitable access to all services by offering them free of charge and without restrictions based on background, supporting inclusivity for marginalized job seekers.
- Workforce training with career pathways workforce_training_career_pathwayCombines workforce training with career pathway development to prepare clients for long-term, sustainable employment in high-demand industries, enabling economic mobility beyond entry-level jobs.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
Chrysalis Enterprises
A transitional jobs program offering time-limited, paid employment in four business lines to help clients gain experience, build confidence, and earn a paycheck.
Chrysalis Roads
Transitional employment program placing clients in freeway maintenance jobs through partnerships with Caltrans and local reentry offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Inland Empire
Chrysalis Safekeeping
Provides contracted housekeeping services and janitorial/customer service jobs at free, safe storage facilities for housed and unhoused patrons.
Chrysalis Staffing
Connects clients to employers across Southern California seeking temporary or temporary-to-permanent workers; includes business development to support direct hiring
Chrysalis Works
Street maintenance business employing clients in trash removal, litter abatement, graffiti removal, and pressure washing under contracts with Business Improvement Districts in Los Angeles
Job-Readiness Program
Provides individualized case management, employment preparation classes, resume writing, practice interviews, online job application assistance, computer lab access, professional attire, and referrals to community partners.
Job-readiness Program
Offers one-on-one case management, resume writing, interview practice, job search support, and access to professional attire and hygiene items
Office of Community Beautification Clean Streets program
A program in Los Angeles where Chrysalis supervises crews for community beautification efforts.
SECTOR Program
Career coaching and training program that helps clients earn credentials such as a Class A commercial driver’s license at no cost
SECTOR program
Provides training and certifications, such as Class A commercial driver’s licenses, to open doors to new career paths for clients.
Safekeeping
Provides housekeeping, janitorial, and customer service jobs at safe storage facilities where housed and unhoused individuals can store personal property
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Anaheim Public Works Partner — Collaborated with Chrysalis on the launch of a cleaning crew program in Orange County.
- Butte County Office of Education Partner — Partnered to expand the Roads business line to Orange County
- Caltrans Partner — Employer organization where Chrysalis participants transition into long-term roles, such as Equipment Operator II.
- Caltrans Partner — Employer that hires individuals placed by Chrysalis, as evidenced by client Alexander working on a Caltrans team.
- Caltrans Partner — Partnered to launch the Roads business line for freeway maintenance jobs
- City of Anaheim Partner — Partnered with Chrysalis on the launch of a cleaning crew program in Orange County.
- DOORS Partner — Collaborates with DOORS to deliver services at a shared location in Los Angeles.
- Homeless Hiring Tax Credit Partner — Certifying organization for the Homeless Hiring Tax Credit program.
- John Dillion Partner — Chrysalis honors program participants annually with the John Dillion Recipient award.
- Mayor’s Office of Reentry Partner — Partnered to launch the Roads business line for freeway maintenance jobs