Tierra del Sol Foundation

Tierra del Sol Foundation Champions of inclusion and value for all people with disabilities.

🏀 At Tierra, we believe the college experience for our students in our College to Career program is about finding the pe...
08/28/2026

🏀 At Tierra, we believe the college experience for our students in our College to Career program is about finding the perfect balance between learning, connection, and fun! 🙌

Diala Dennison, Tierra Program Manager, shares, “While studying is a core priority, our support staff believe it’s just as important to take time to recharge, connect, and have some fun. Recently, NEXUS students came together for a friendly basketball competition that brought out their athletic prowess—and plenty of teamwork, laughter, and friendly rivalry!

The fun started before the game, with students hosting a prep art day where they designed and decorated their own team T-shirts. 🎨👕 And every great team needs support from the sidelines! One of our students enthusiastically took on the role of “The Water Girl,” making sure everyone stayed hydrated and energized throughout the game.

It was wonderful to see our students step away from homework and assignments, bring the energy, and build connections and teamwork both on and off the court.”

Check out some of the action shots below! 📸🏀

Keep that balance and have a great weekend everyone!



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News from our Tierra del Sol Studios•🗞️This just in! Marlena has just completed her incredible new wall mural! 👏🌈👏Painte...
08/27/2026

News from our Tierra del Sol Studios
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🗞️This just in! Marlena has just completed her incredible new wall mural! 👏🌈👏

Painted entirely by hand over the course of three weeks, this labor-intensive project brings Marlena’s bold geometric forms from her paintings and vibrant use of color to an impressive new scale.

Epic work Marlena!

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Congratulations to Jess and Kiara on landing their new volunteer opportunity this August at ONEGeneration in Canoga Park...
08/24/2026

Congratulations to Jess and Kiara on landing their new volunteer opportunity this August at ONEGeneration in Canoga Park! 🎉

Javier Ureno, Tierra Program Manager, shares, “Although they were nervous at first about taking on this new challenge, Jess and Kiara pushed through, stepped outside of their comfort zones, and successfully completed their first day! We’re so proud of you both for embracing this new opportunity and for taking an important step toward building your skills, confidence, and independence!”

Javier adds, “I’d also like to give a special shoutout to Stephany for supporting Jess and Kiara as they navigated this transition and their first day at the new site! And a heartfelt THANK YOU to Amber and the entire ONEGeneration Canoga Park team for welcoming our associates. We truly appreciate your partnership and support!” ❤️

Great work, everyone! We’re so proud of our amazing volunteers who make the community a better place, our staff who support each person we serve throughout their career journey, and our partners who provide life-changing opportunities. 👏🤝🙌

Together, we are transforming the way the world sees people with disabilities!

ONEgeneration

There are several photos in this post of Jess and Kiara working hard at OneGeneration. From prep work in the kitchen to keeping things clean and organized, they are working hard and doing it with big smiles on their face. For additional description details, see alt text.

08/21/2026

Check out Artist Andrew Duncan in Tierra’s Careers in the Arts program in action! He’s painting an incredible portrait of his family and we can’t wait to see the final results 💜🎨🙌 Tierra del Sol Gallery Tierra del Sol Studios

We're checking in with Christian Vargas, who is celebrating 23 years of employment with Home Depot in Canoga Park!!! 🎉Be...
08/20/2026

We're checking in with Christian Vargas, who is celebrating 23 years of employment with Home Depot in Canoga Park!!! 🎉

Beloved by his coworkers, Christian is known for his remarkable customer service skills and his friendly, welcoming demeanor toward everyone he meets. Over the last two decades, Christian has gained valuable skills and built a reputation for his incredible dedication and commitment.

In Tierra's 2025 Winter Engage, Christian shared, “I appreciate Tierra. No matter what happens, I never feel alone because I know that Tierra will always support me.”

We absolutely will, Christian, and we are so proud of you!!! Your journey and career are an inspiration to us all.

Happy 23rd Work Anniversary!!! ❤️

Many thanks to Home Depot for being such a great partner and for showing the world what inclusion in the workforce looks like 🙏



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Students in Tierra's College to Career program recently visited Fire Station 105 in Woodland Hills and learned all about...
08/19/2026

Students in Tierra's College to Career program recently visited Fire Station 105 in Woodland Hills and learned all about the life of a fireman as well as special tools they use when responding to emergencies. From fire hoses to actual chainsaws, it was an educational and super exciting day!

Did you know that Tierra supports more than 150 young adults annually to succeed in school at California State University Northridge, College of the Canyons, Los Angeles Valley, Mission, City, and Pierce Colleges, Glendale Community College, as well as West Valley Occupational Center.

Our College to Career program is a three-phased model, which includes an intensive period of discovery, an extended time to conclude the educational path desired by each student and a short-term non-paid internship phase. This final one-year phase is intended to prepare newly launched college students into full immersion in the work environment to ensure a successful transition from student to employee. Want to learn more? Check out tierradelsol.org today!

Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division Los Angeles Fire Department

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Round of applause for the incredible Tierra Associates who are currently volunteering at Bristol Hospice in Glendale, ma...
08/18/2026

Round of applause for the incredible Tierra Associates who are currently volunteering at Bristol Hospice in Glendale, making a big difference every day for the patients, families, and staff! 👏🙌👏

Bertha Sandoval, Workforce Development Instructor, shares, “Our volunteers are very dedicated and work well together in excellent synchronization! From filling supply orders for the Bristol patients, to restocking supply shelves 2–3 times a day, to taking inventory and reporting shortages to the office manager, our volunteers play an important role in the overall organization at the hospice. Other tasks the team performs include picking up flower donations from Trader Joe’s and placing them in buckets with water, replenishing kitchen supplies, wiping down the kitchen microwave, sink, and counters, personalizing and creating patient cards, and mailing out sympathy cards to the families of patients who have passed. I am impressed beyond words!”

BRAVO Volunteers!!! With all you have taken on, your job skills are expanding, and your dedication, dynamism, and ability to work as a team aren’t going unnoticed. Keep up the incredible work! Any company that hires you will truly gain a valuable team member ❤️

Bristol Hospice

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💪 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work this Back-to-School Season! 🤝Success is a team effort, and we're proud to celebrate the ...
08/17/2026

💪 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work this Back-to-School Season! 🤝

Success is a team effort, and we're proud to celebrate the teamwork shown by our Tierra volunteers at Lokrantz Special Education Center in Reseda! This summer Danny, Michael, and Solmaz, Tierra Workforce Development Associates, went above and beyond by helping organize parents’ packets for the new school year and building furniture for the classrooms!

Jenny Maximo Casiano, Tierra Workforce Development Instructor, shares, “I want to give a shout out to Danny G., Michael M., and Solmaz S. for all their hard work. Apart from doing their regular tasks, they helped out with organizing and getting everything in tip top shape for the new year! I'd also like to give a big thanks to Amanda's and Santiago's groups for helping us out with the building of the furniture! Thank you to Chris, Sam, Sammy, Steve, and Michael R. So proud of you guys!”

BRAVO to everyone who stepped up, pitched in, and worked together. Great things happen in the community when we work as a team! ❤️

Lokrantz

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🗓️ Join us for Tierra’s Next Family Forum on Tuesday, August 25, 4-5 PM for an interactive chat with Julie Snyder, Tierr...
08/14/2026

🗓️ Join us for Tierra’s Next Family Forum on Tuesday, August 25, 4-5 PM for an interactive chat with Julie Snyder, Tierra’s Life Planning Navigator. Bring your thoughts, questions, and specific needs to the group. Together, we will share resources and find answers. All are welcome!

🚨LINK TO REGISTER in Linktr.ee!



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Round of applause for Irma, Luis, and Ada in Tierra's Workforce Development program who recently began their paid intern...
08/14/2026

Round of applause for Irma, Luis, and Ada in Tierra's Workforce Development program who recently began their paid internships at Hamlin Van Nuys office 👏🎉

Briana Ventura, Tierra Mentor, shared, "Irma, Luis, and Ada are excited about this opportunity, and they all did an AMAZING job on their first day!!! Keep up the great work team 🙌 Also, a big thank you to Ana B, Tierra staff member, who has been an incredible support during this time, helping the group prepare for this internship!"

Way to go Tierra Interns! Keep raising that bar high and we'll check in real soon ⭐

At Tierra del Sol, we don’t just create job opportunities—we build inclusive workplaces, stronger businesses, and a more diverse, empowered workforce. Join us in shaping a future where everyone can succeed. We are committed to connecting businesses with motivated individuals who are eager to contribute, helping you build a skilled and diverse team, while strengthening your community. For more info, contact [email protected] or visit tierradelsol.org.



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