California Garden & Landscape History Society

The Los Angeles Beautification Team (LABT) is a county-wide environmental improvement organization dedicated to enhancing the Greater Los Angeles community through tree planting, resource conservation projects, and improvements to school campuses, neighborhoods, and business districts. Established in 1992, LABT emphasizes the importance of youth involvement in creating greener and cleaner environments, offering job training and mentoring opportunities for young people. LABT provides free trees to Los Angeles residents, both as street trees planted in parkways and as yard trees delivered directly to homes for residents to plant. Through its various initiatives, LABT aims to foster community growth and environmental stewardship while addressing water conservation challenges and encouraging sustainable practices. Generated from the website

L.A.'s BEST After School Program plays a crucial role in the lives of elementary school students attending over 200 LAUSD schools, particularly in neighborhoods with limited resources. The program provides nutritious meals, academic support, and a diverse range of enrichment activities at no cost to families, fostering children's creative, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. In addition to its regular academic year offerings, L.A.'s BEST hosts a Summer Program that emphasizes experiential learning in various subjects, including arts and sports. The organization is committed to community engagement and expanding opportunities for students, ensuring they are empowered to explore and discover the possibilities in their lives. Generated from the website