Donate & Create Belonging
Your Generosity Creates Opportunity and Belonging
Our mission is to provide economic and educational opportunities for refugees, immigrants, and Indigenous communities, helping families build stability, achieve self-sufficiency, and thrive.
At the Tiyya Foundation, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful future, feel connected to their community, and be celebrated for the strengths and experiences they bring.
Since 2010, we've worked alongside families across Los Angeles and Orange County, creating pathways to economic independence, strengthening family support systems, and bringing communities together through shared experiences.
Your generosity makes this work possible.
Every donation supports our three core programs: Economic Advancement, Family Services, and Community Engagement. From workforce development and employment opportunities to essential family resources and cultural experiences, your contribution helps families access the tools, relationships, and opportunities they need to flourish.
Tiyya means "my love" in Oromo, and that spirit is at the heart of everything we do.
We believe belonging is something we create together. When you give to Tiyya, you're investing in the strength of our communities, honoring the resilience of the families we serve, and helping build a future where everyone has an opportunity to contribute and thrive.
Together, we create belonging. Together, we make opportunity possible.
Where Your Donation Goes
Your generosity creates opportunity, strengthens families, and builds belonging.
Since 2010, the Tiyya Foundation has worked alongside refugee, immigrant, and Indigenous communities throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. Through economic advancement, family services, and community engagement, we help families access resources, pursue meaningful opportunities, and build lasting connections.
Every donation helps sustain this work and creates opportunities for our communities to thrive.
Your Generosity in Action
Together, we're making a lasting impact. Here are some highlights from 2025:
218 Households Supported
Through family services, workforce development, culinary training, and community programming, we connected households with opportunities and resources to build stability.
32 Job Placements
Our Economic Advancement program helped participants secure employment across industries, including healthcare, education, hospitality, and professional services.
104,941 Diapers Distributed
Through Tea & Tots, we provided essential supplies to families with young children while creating welcoming spaces for parents and caregivers to connect.
Additional 2025 highlights:
321 children and babies served through family-centered programming and resources.
30 culinary training participants supported through workforce development opportunities.
1,944 packets of baby wipes distributed to families.
31 active volunteers supported our programs across Los Angeles and Orange County.
Continuing Our Impact in 2026
Through August 2026, our Family Services program has:
Supported 102 families through Tea & Tots.
Served 302 children and babies through family programming and essential resources.
Distributed 78,729 diapers and 1,269 packets of wipes.
Expanded opportunities for families to connect through cultural celebrations, children's activities, and community gatherings.
Our work continues to evolve beyond meeting immediate needs, creating spaces where families build relationships, celebrate their cultures, and experience a genuine sense of belonging.
Three Programs. One Shared Commitment.
Economic Advancement
We connect participants with career counseling, job placement, workforce training, English language learning, and professional development opportunities that support long-term economic independence.
Family Services
Through Tea & Tots and other family-centered initiatives, we provide essential resources, early childhood activities, and welcoming spaces where parents and children can build meaningful relationships.
Community Engagement
We celebrate the cultures, stories, and contributions of our communities through food, music, storytelling, volunteerism, and shared experiences that bring people together.
Every Gift Makes a Difference
At Tiyya, we believe strong communities are built through relationships, shared opportunities, and mutual care.
Your donation helps sustain programs that support families today while creating pathways toward a more connected and thriving future.
Tiyya means "my love" in Oromo. Your generosity helps us put that love into action.
Together, we create belonging.
Make a donation today and be part of what we build together.
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