About Us
Mary and her husband Ari first met as volunteers in Downtown Los Angeles’ Skid Row. Until they saw for themselves, they would never have thought so many children were unhoused in Skid Row. After news of their first pregnancy, they were excited to begin a family. Sadly, they experienced the heartbreak of a miscarriage. The loss strengthened their resolve to make a difference in the lives of families in need.
In 2013, Mary and her husband founded Worthy of Love to help unhoused families celebrate important life milestones. Every month since, they have held a festive and joyous birthday party for children experiencing homelessness. After yet another lost pregnancy, Mary and Ari were blessed with two precious daughters. Zivah and Zetta attend each monthly party.
Our mission & Vision
Mission: Worthy of Love is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to transforming the way youth experience homelessness.
Vision: We envision a world where every child can celebrate major life milestones, regardless of their financial background or living environment.
impact you can trust
100% Funding Model
When you donate to Worthy of Love, we ensure that 100% of your donation goes toward supporting youth experiencing homelessness.
Safety First
We partner with trusted rescue missions and shelters to ensure that our youth are protected and are able to celebrate with us safely.
Engaged Accountability
Our Board of Directors are committed to our mission and are actively engaged in our operations, programs and events.