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 .
Former teacher Maria D'Angelo offers hope to families living in Los Angeles shelters . D'Angelo was inspired after meeting an 8-year-old boy who could n't read . Children 's Lifesaving Foundation focuses on living , learning and enriching . Over 20-year history , its three platforms have helped more than 75,000 families .