Getty House Foundation

What a memorable evening filled with laughter, sisterhood, and insightful discussions at our screening event with Mayor Bass and the "Act Your Age" cast. Thank you to everyone who joined us, making the night truly special.

Happy Birthday to the incredible Nancy Pelosi! Your strength, leadership, and unwavering dedication to serving the American people inspire us all. Last year, we hosted a celebration at the Getty House for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. We appreciate Yvette Nicole Brown and John Legend for joining us in our celebration.May your birthday be filled with love, joy, and Ghirardelli chocolate. Happy Birthday, Nancy Pelosi! ’s LeadershipEvents

Thank you, Sofía Aguilar and Milissa Sutton, for your inspiring poetry and for reminding us to keep pushing forward and breaking barriers. And a special thanks to WriteGirl for your valuable work and for empowering countless teenage girls to reach their full potential.

About WriteGirl:
is a creative writing and mentoring organization for teens, and it’s also where Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman got her start. Since 2001, WriteGirl has maintained a 100% success rate in sending all of their teen girls and gender-expansive youth to college.

We had an amazing time celebrating Women's History Month at the Getty House. Our panel 'Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: A Journey to Shatter the Glass Ceiling' featured inspiring women who shared their experiences overcoming obstacles and breaking the glass ceiling in their respective industries. With Giselle Fernandez as our moderator, we heard from LA Clippers' Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Denise Booth, Blaze Technology CEO Nanxi Liu, and TV writer and producer Marta Kauffman. Let's continue supporting and uplifting women in their pursuit of success and breaking down barriers.

Mayor Bass and the Getty House Foundation’s Board of Directors organized a delightful Winter Holiday Festival at Getty House. The festival was a celebration of the diversity of winter holidays and featured various arts and crafts activities, plus face painting, professional dunkers, and even real snow thanks to Councilwoman Heather Hutt.

It was a great joy to see the children immerse themselves in the festivities and enjoy the holiday spirit. Thank you to our partners and sponsors: CAAASA, Westfield, Walmart, LA84 Foundation, Disney, KJLH, AT&T, and Arctic Glacier. Thank you Amazon MGM Studios Partnerships for the Candy Cane Lane movie props and Petals LA for transforming the Getty House into a Winter Wonderland!!

This year marked the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity. In Los Angeles, is a celebration of our strong and diverse African diaspora communities, our shared values, and our commitment to strengthening economic and cultural connections across the continent. We extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in the festivities at the Getty House; it was an unforgettable occasion.

We had the pleasure of hosting an inspiring afternoon with Zev Yaroslavsky and Jim Newton as part of the Getty House Foundation's speaker series. The thought-provoking conversation left us feeling energized and excited for more insightful sessions in the new year!

In October, Mayor Bass and the Getty House Foundation’s Board of Directors, in partnership with the California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA), California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA), and California Association of Asian and Pacific Leaders in Education (CAAPLE) hosted “A Getty House Ghostly Halloween Party".

Special thanks to AT&T, Delta Airlines, Disney, GeriSmiles, Liberty Dental Plan, PepsiCo, Power of Sight Foundation, and Izzy's Tacos for making this event possible.

Earlier this year, Mayor Karen Bass and the Getty House Foundation's Board of Directors hosted a reception to recognize and honor the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, the Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield, and the Los Angeles Consular Corps. The event was a celebration of camaraderie and unity.

Happy Women’s Equality Day. Join us! If you haven’t registered sign up here - http://LAMayor.org/WomensEqualityDay

Join us on Wednesday for a virtual celebration of Women's Equality Day and a century of the 19th Amendment.

Hear from renowned panelists fighting to expand ballot access to more Americans and increase women's representation in government. LAMayor.org/WomensEqualityDay

Mayor Garcetti signs Executive Directive to improve reporting and investigation of harassment and discrimination Mayor also launches web portal to make reporting easier and more streamlined

Last week we hosted a LAPD and LAFD recruitment fair to help the departments spread the word that they are looking for more women to join the ranks! Check out the video on CBS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFjtDtPTxFk

LAPD, LAFD Host Recruiting Fair For Women Women got an idea of what it was like to be a police officer or firefighter at the Getty House. Sharon Tay reports.