Former teacher Maria Hernandez offers hope to families living in Los Angeles shelters . D'Angelo was inspired after meeting an eight - old boy who could n't read . Today 's Lifesaving Foundation focuses on living , learning and enriching . `` I do n't like to give up on people . '' Over its history , its three platforms have helped more than 100 families .
Former teacher Maria Hernandez offers hope to families living in Los Angeles shelters . D'Angelo was inspired after meeting an eight - old boy who could n't read . Today 's Lifesaving Foundation focuses on living , learning and enriching . Over its history , its three platforms have helped more than 100 families .