ELLA — Energy is Life Local Advocacy mandala logo
Serving Riverside, San Bernardino & San Diego Counties

Every Individual and Family Deserves to Thrive

Providing wraparound programs, wellness support, prevention services, peer support, care coordination, housing assistance, and community resources for individuals, families, single active duty parents, and dual active duty military families.

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Who We Are

Community Led Care

ELLA is a grassroots nonprofit born from the belief that every person, regardless of background, income, or circumstance, deserves access to holistic support and the opportunity to flourish.

We Are the Community

Born from and accountable to the people we serve.

Culturally Responsive

Services that honor every background and lived experience.

Trauma Informed

Safety, trust, and choice guide every interaction.

Evidence Based

Lived experience combined with rigorous practice.

Inclusive & Affirming

Who We Serve

We meet people where they are, with services designed for every background, identity, and life experience.

Underserved & Low-Income Families
Neurodivergent Individuals & Families
LGBTQ+ Families
Differently-Abled Individuals & Families
Single Active Duty Mothers
Dual Military Families
Private Pay Clients
Aging Adults & Their Families

Our Impact

Growing Every Day

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Our Community

What Our Community Says

ELLA walked with me through the hardest and most beautiful season of my life. I never felt alone.

Maria R.· Doula Client, Riverside County

The peer support I received gave me back my confidence and my voice. I finally felt seen.

Jasmine T.· Peer Support Client, San Bernardino County

Join the ELLA Community

Donate

Fuel our mission with a tax-deductible gift. Every dollar goes directly to community programs.

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Volunteer

Give your time and skills to build stronger families and communities across Southern California.

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Partner With Us

Organizations and individuals — let's build together and expand our reach and impact.

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Updates

Latest from ELLA

ELLA Receives IRS 501(c)(3) Approval

ELLA is officially recognized as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, opening new doors for community funding.

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Medi-Cal Now Covers Doula Services

California expands Medi-Cal doula coverage — ELLA clients may now access birth doula services at no cost.

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New Peer Support Program Launches This Summer

ELLA is recruiting certified peer support specialists to serve Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

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Our Partners & Affiliations

California Department of Health Care Services
Inland Empire Health Plan
Southern California Children's Health
Semper Drive
Operation Doula