Did you know that Nobel Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus--founder of the Grameen Bank, champion of providing microcredit loans to women, and pioneer in the "social business movement--has at least three ties to Southern California?
Everyone knows that the Oscars and the Emmys are awarded in Los Angeles to entertainment industry figures and firms. And we take pride in this distinction. However, how many people know (here or elsewhere) that major prizes honoring leading humanitarians, social entrepreneurs, scientists, and educators are also based in Southern California?
Do Good LA represents the best of Los Angeles. It embraces the spirit of innovation, creativity, positivity and service that are part of the essence of our city and region.
Through our website and the Do Good LA community, we are spreading the world about what is happening, largely under the radar, to make a positive difference here and around the world. We strive to be a purveyor of information and news, a facilitator of connections, and a catalyst for change.
