Rooted in Purpose | Grounded in Faith | Thriving Together

Strengthening Families.

Fostering Self-Reliance.

HPF empowers families in the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles with art, education, mental health support, and collective care. Together, we build resilience, nurture hope, and create thriving communities for generations to come.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every individual has the opportunity to heal, create, and thrive. We see a world where underrepresented voices are uplifted, communities are connected through collective care, and belonging is a shared experience for all.

Our Mission

The Happy Pappy Foundation is a community-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to strengthening youth and families. We uplift underserved populations through art, education and community care by cultivating spaces where folx feel seen, supported, and connected.

Rooted at the intersection of mental health, social justice, and faith, the foundation embraces a holistic approach to fostering stability, healing, and empowerment.

One mission centered around three vital needs

Data across Pacoima, Panorama City, Arleta & Van Nuys point to the same three gaps — falling hardest on communities of color

Financial Stability

Wages and per-capita income trail the county and state, even where employment exists.

Food Stability

Food insecurity persists locally even where access to food is nominally good.

Mental Health Support

Need is rising fastest among youth, while access remains the most unmet service category.

Announcements

We’re Tabling at Models of Pride 2025!

The Happy Pappy Foundation is proud to announce that we’ll be joining Models of Pride 2025 — the world’s largest free conference for LGBTQ+ youth and allies! Hosted by the Los Angeles LGBT Center, this inspiring event brings together young people, parents, educators, and community leaders for a full day of empowerment, performances, and celebration.

Come visit our table to learn more about our work, connect with our team, and grab some free resources, affirming goodies, and positive vibes. Let’s celebrate identity, creativity, and community — together.

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2025; 11-4pm
Location: Los Angeles LGBT Center
1118 N. McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Learn more: modelsofpride.org

We’re Tabling at The People’s Party 2025!

The Happy Pappy Foundation is honored to be invited to table at The People’s Party — a powerful gathering of artists, activists, and visionaries committed to building community and collective liberation. Hosted by Civics Is Sexy in partnership with the NAACP, this event celebrates culture, creativity, and social change through film, dialogue, and shared purpose.

Stop by our table to connect with us, learn more about our programs, and explore how art, healing, and advocacy come together through the work we do at the Happy Pappy Foundation.

Date: Nov 1-2, 2025
Location: NAACP Hollywood Bureau

Learn more: peoplesparty.eventive.org

Backpacks & Cuts

Last year’s Backpacks & Cuts event was a beautiful success — a true reflection of what community care looks like in action. Together, we served over 100 people, giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies and gender-affirming products, offered free haircuts, served meals, and created a space of love, healing, and connection for youth and families across Los Angeles.

We’re already preparing for Backpacks & Cuts 2026 — and we need your help to make it even bigger and better! 💛

Your donations, whether monetary or in-kind (school supplies, backpacks, hygiene kits, refreshments, etc), help us equip more students, support local barbers and stylists, and build the kind of community our kids deserve.

Give today and help us make next year unforgettable!

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Volunteer barber providing haircut to young man

Older woman with a gleeful smile holding up fresh produce

We’re Tabling at Oxy Pride!

The Happy Pappy Foundation is honored to table at the 2nd Annual Oxy Pride Celebration at Occidental College! This year’s event is a collaboration between the Oxy's Office of Community & Equity, S.L.I.C.E., and the Intercultural Community Center. This year's Oxy Pride will take place next Friday, April 24th from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM on the JSC Steps & Academic Quad. Visitor parking on campus is free for the community.