Congratulations to the 2026 Kinecta Kindness Recipients!
DOSE Initiative
Tracy F. nominated Mona C. and DOSE Initiative. Here’s the submission: “I wish to nominate Mona C. and DOSE Initiative for a Kinecta Kindness award. Mona is a 2025 Kinecta scholarship awardee who founded this nonprofit in 2023. DOSE Initiative fights gender equality & youth online safety and is dedicated to raising awareness of Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence. DOSE Initiative helps youths navigate the digital world with confidence and resilience, making a safer inclusive online space for all.”
Restoration Diversion Services (RDS)
Daniel A. nominated Deatra H. and Restoration Diversion Services (RDS). Here’s the submission: “While working at the nonprofit Restoration Diversion Services (RDS) Deatra H. risks her life in an undercover operation rescuing girls from the sex traffickers who sell them over and over each day, seven days a week on the streets of Compton. The RDS nonprofit is operating on a shoestring and can only afford two part time workers. Yet these two women, working only three days a week, since a year ago March have successfully rescued twenty-two girls/young women from the traffickers. Imagine what they could achieve with a full-time staff.”
SCHARP (Southern California Health & Rehabilitation Program)
Lisbeth H. nominated Yantzi S.G. and SCHARP. Here’s the submission: “I am honored to nominate Yantzi and the nonprofit organization SCHARP for the Kinecta Kindness Award. SCHARP’s mission is rooted in compassion: to provide comprehensive mental-health services to some of the most vulnerable and underserved individuals in our community—including those experiencing homelessness, undocumented individuals, people struggling with addiction, individuals recently released from incarceration, and people living with severe mental illness. What makes SCHARP extraordinary is its unwavering commitment to serve everyone without discrimination. Even when individuals lack medical coverage or the ability to pay, SCHARP still steps forward to provide care. The agency’s services are fully community-based, meaning staff meet clients wherever they are—on the streets, in shelters, in temporary housing, or in their homes—ensuring that no obstacle prevents someone from receiving help. Beyond mental-health treatment, SCHARP offers holistic support, including case management.”
El Segundo High School PTSA
David F. nominated Rocki D. and the El Segundo High School PTSA. Here’s the submission: “The El Segundo PTSA is a valued Focus SEG partner, and Kinecta is eager to continue strengthening our relationship with this organization. Their goals align closely with Kinecta’s vision to educate and support the development of financially strong communities. We look forward to deepening our collaboration and expanding the positive impact we can create together.”
Pathstone Corporation
Candlyn S. nominated Lisa D. and Pathstone Corporation. Here’s the submission: “I discovered Pathstone at Project TIPS during the summertime. The ladies at the table were amazing at explaining what they do within the community and how they give back. Kinecta went and taught a financial literacy class to their workforce development students. It was amazing to see everything they offered and did for the people that were trying to rebuild their life. The runoff of grants to help the low-income areas in Rochester. I couldn't think of a better non-profit in receiving this donation.”