Posts by John Muto

The Why In the past, the phrase ‘mental health’ often carried a negative stigma in certain communities, unfortunately associated with weakness. However, the shifting tides of our world have brought about a powerful change. Mental health is now seen as a beacon of hope, encouraging individuals to speak out and embrace the concept that seeking…

Welcome to Hayvenhurst! The Heal Los Angeles Foundation is thrilled to announce our upcoming event at the legendary Jackson Family compound, Hayvenhurst. Introducing the “King of Popcorn: Movie Night Series,” our aim is to offer Michael Jackson fans and the general public a rare opportunity to experience the beauty of Hayvenhurst. As many of our…

The Why Promoting children’s engagement in fitness activities holds greater significance now than ever, particularly in the aftermath of the pandemic. Participating in regular physical exercise not only enhances physical health but also contributes significantly to mental well-being, fostering resilience in the face of adversity. The disruptions caused by the pandemic, including reduced outdoor activities…

Northeast Los Angeles When Heal LA embarked on its program initiatives, we were committed to a deliberate approach in selecting the most suitable areas. Collaborating with the University of Southern California (USC), we focused on identifying communities with low-income demographics and high obesity rates. This meticulous analysis led us to pinpoint the top 5 areas…

As the Heal Los Angeles Foundation continue this amazing journey, we would like to take a moment to provide some clarity and dispel a common misconception. While our origins as a student service organization at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) focused on addressing homelessness, hunger, and child abuse, we have since evolved into an official 501c3…

Our 3rd Year of the Virtual Cooking Class The Virtual Cooking Class has recently completed its third year with the students from Loreto Street Elementary, and we are thrilled to see how much the program has grown since its launch in 2021. What started as a small program has now become a bigger and more…

Co-Founder & President – John Muto Exciting changes are on the horizon for the Heal Los Angeles Foundation as it embarks on a new chapter of growth and development with the appointment of John Muto as Co-Founder and President, and the addition of Nikki Garcia as the Foundation’s first female board member. With this new…

The Heal Los Angeles Foundation had an eventful and impactful year in 2022. As a non-profit organization committed to providing impactful programs to our youths in Los Angeles, the foundation worked tirelessly to fulfill its mission of providing programs that help them pursue their dreams while building fundamental life skills. Through a range of programs…

The students and families from Loreto Street Elementary just completed their eight-week virtual cooking class. During the eight-week course, families had a fresh produce box that contained the meal of the week, chef apron and hat, and had a live bilingual chef on Zoom to help families follow along. Families that posted a picture on…

It’s now been a full year since the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 had become a global pandemic. The pandemic had claimed millions of loved ones and changed the ways in which each of us relates to and navigates the world. This time last year, the Heal Los Angeles Foundation was getting ready to…