Healing, restoration, and education for communities across Los Angeles.
Golden Days L.A. Foundation is a California nonprofit public benefit organization dedicated to healing, restoration, and education for communities impacted by trauma, violence, incarceration, and aging-related challenges.
Healing, restoration, and education rooted in dignity
Golden Days L.A. Foundation is a California nonprofit public benefit organization dedicated to healing, restoration, and education for communities impacted by trauma, violence, incarceration, and aging-related challenges.
We provide trauma-informed, restorative, and educational programming that supports seniors, formerly incarcerated individuals, and others navigating life transitions—helping individuals reconnect with purpose, dignity, and community.
- Trauma-informed education and skill-building
- Restorative and healing-centered community programming
- Support for reentry, aging, and major life transitions
- Violence prevention and community education
Serving adults and families navigating trauma, transition, and isolation
Our programs serve adults in the greater Los Angeles area through inclusive, community-based educational programming.
- Seniors experiencing isolation, loss, or life transitions
- Formerly incarcerated individuals seeking restoration, healing, and reintegration
- Individuals and families impacted by violence, trauma, or systemic disruption
Programs are open to eligible participants without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or political affiliation.
Community-based educational and restorative services
Golden Days L.A. Foundation delivers programmatic services designed to support healing, resilience, accountability, and life transition.
Shaped by lived experience and a commitment to transformation
Golden Days L.A. Foundation is rooted in the belief that healing is possible, cycles can be broken, and communities can be restored.
Our founder, Dr. Rhonda Robinson-Batiste, is a survivor of violent crime in Los Angeles. Her journey—including participation in restorative processes with her female offender—demonstrates the power of accountability, forgiveness, and healing in preventing future violence.
- Healing is possible
- Cycles of trauma and violence can be broken
- Restoration requires dignity, accountability, and community
Clear, fair, and mission-aligned selection
Participants are selected based on program alignment, need, readiness, and available space.
- Alignment with program focus areas
- Demonstrated need for trauma-informed or restorative education
- Readiness and willingness to participate in program activities
- Availability of program space
No individual is selected based on donations, personal relationships, or insider status.
The principles that guide our work
Our programming is shaped by dignity, accountability, inclusion, and community restoration.
Committed to ethical stewardship and public trust
Golden Days L.A. Foundation is governed by an independent Board of Directors and operates with transparency and accountability.
- IRS Section 501(c)(3) requirements
- Conflict of Interest safeguards
- Public charity accountability standards
We are committed to transparency, ethical governance, and responsible stewardship of resources.
Help expand healing-centered education across Los Angeles
Golden Days L.A. Foundation relies on public contributions, foundation and community grants, and mission-aligned partnerships.
- Public contributions
- Foundation and community grants
- Mission-aligned partnerships
Your support helps expand healing-centered education and restorative programming across Los Angeles.
Connect with Golden Days L.A. Foundation
Reach out to learn more about our mission, community programming, partnerships, or support opportunities.
Los Angeles, California
Email: info@goldendaysla.org