Million Little

Million Little offers a Children & Youth Program for ages 4-24. The program description says participants visit a partner site, begin and end each meeting with a 10-minute mindfulness practice session, and spend the remaining hour on art. It also offers Educational Workshops & Trainings, a Community Program with classes, creative events, and workshops, an Art Exchange Program, and a Creative Leadership Program with youth-led community projects.

Programs

• Children & Youth Program — 4-24
• Educational Workshops & Trainings — Workshops and trainings for teachers, professionals, youth, parents, and other community members; offered throughout the year at various community sites and schools.
• Community Program — Provides classes, creative events, and workshops for youth and families in various communities to create a sense of connection and support within their natural environments.
• Art Exchange Program — Brings together students, young artists, writers, creators, community members, and local artists to exchange creativity and share creative expressions.
• Creative Leadership Program — Youth design and implement community projects; projects include digital content production, peer-to-peer support, digital storytelling, and more.

At a glance

• General schedule: Children & Youth programs are custom designed based on participants’ interests and needs; the program description says participants visit a partner site, begin and end each meeting with a 10-minute mindfulness practice session, and the remaining hour is dedicated to art.

About the provider

Since 2010, Million Little has provided strengths-based and therapeutic arts programs and ongoing research projects for schools and community organizations in Los Angeles County and beyond. The organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that says it supports the healing process of youth and their families who have experienced trauma through the power of creativity. It serves youth experiencing incarceration, foster care system involvement, poverty, and violence or adversity, and it provides youth resources, educational workshops, volunteer and internship opportunities, and support for community projects.

Custom designed based on participants’ interests and needs and on partner site needs; delivered through ongoing partnerships with Los Angeles County Department of Probation, community-based organizations, social service agencies, and schools; programs are designed to support healing, social and emotional development, self-awareness, and renewed trust.

What families say

“I’m tired of living by the needle. Art is my new thing. Well [...] sober art is my new thing.” — J*, 22

“I don’t understand why (skin) color makes a difference.” — Student

Last updated October 30, 2026.