Welcome to the Departures Community

We want to hear from you. Visit our StoryShare events. Explore our initiatives. Join us in weaving together a collective narrative for the city.

StoryShare
Departures sponsors and hosts one day community events for locals to share their stories about their neighborhood.

Initiatives
Through Departures, we share neighborhood stories from all walks of life. Now you the community tell your side of the story.
Highlights
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Songs of the L.A. River
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Community Stories Map
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KCET, thank you VERY MUCH for including my personal story (original song) in your playlist, along with The Doo
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I didn't live in Atwater, but in the adjoining neighborhood, the Elysian Valley. My earliest memory of the ri
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This is actually really cool. Everyone has a different perspective on LA!
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Yes you can Carolyn! We're extending the contest so if you click the "Submit Your Map" link above and download
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Funders and Partners

Support for the Departures is provided through these funders as well as local community partners and viewers like you.