Events - Seen&Heard

Success at our Seen&Heard Social!

Thanks to the support of our amazing community, the Seen&Heard Social raised more than $40,000 to support programming for system-impacted youth across Los Angeles.

From Foster Care to Alumni of the Year | Michael Angelo’s Story

Michael-Angelo entered Seen&Heard feeling lost and unsure of his options. After moving and navigating life in foster care, the program gave him space to reflect, find direction, and work toward the person he wanted to become.

Now named Seen&Heard’s Alumni of the Year, Michael-Angelo has returned to support other students, build community, and continue growing alongside them.

Raelyn on Supporting Foster Youth, Personal Growth and Community | Seen&Heard

Raelyn shares how her work with foster youth inspired her final project: a scrapbook about identity, emotional growth, and becoming the person she needed when she was younger.

In this Seen&Heard Student Spotlight, she reflects on building emotional intelligence, finding community, and learning how to feel seen.

Finding Strength Through Music | Marques’ Story

Marques found Seen&Heard during a dark period when he needed guidance, mentorship, and community. In this Student Spotlight, he shares an original piece about music, identity, and becoming stronger through life’s challenges.

Marques reflects on using music to regulate his emotions, learning to accept support, and finding a community that helped him feel understood. Through Seen&Heard, he discovered that building a better life takes patience, connection, and the willingness to show up.

Seen&Heard Receives $2,500 Albertsons Foundation Grant to Empower System-Impacted Youth

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 21, 2025) – Seen&Heard, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that develops the professional character of system-impacted youth aged...

We’re Hiring! Instructor Position in Antelope Valley

Thank you for your interest in being a part-time teacher in the Antelope Valley for Seen&Heard. Seen&Heard is a non-profit organization founded...

Seen&Heard Surpasses Fundraising Goal to Empower Foster Youth Through the Arts

What makes Seen&Heard different is our ability to reach the heart of what holds young people back. By addressing trauma at its root, we equip former foster and other system-impacted youth with the tools, confidence, and life skills they need to thrive in school, work, and beyond.