Events

Interested in animation, game development, filmmaking, or project management? Join our virtual info session to learn more about Better Youth’s pre-apprenticeship program and upcoming cohorts. Our Third Place 📌 1540 E Colorado St. in Glendale Call Us For More Information ☎️ (818) 244-7257, Press Option 5 Hours ➡️ Mon & Fri: 11 a.m. - 4 […]

Hybrid (in-person at OTP and on zoom) This time is set aside for anyone who wants to speak with our Care Coordinators about anything employment related. Get help with building your resume, filling out a job application, or exploring what kinds of career paths would be the best fit for you. Whatever your employment needs […]

AYES connects youth with a current or former foster care case to direct support from a DCFS case worker. Participants can get help navigating resources such as housing, employment, general relief, and other essential services—all in one place, with personalized guidance to troubleshoot immediate needs and next steps. Our Third Place 📌 1540 E Colorado […]

Hybrid (in-person at OTP and on zoom) OTPride is a drop in group for all LGBTQ+ youth 15-25. This is a safe space to connect to talk with peers within your community and meet with supportive LGBTQ+ staff. Our Third Place 📌 1540 E Colorado St. in Glendale Call Us For More Information ☎️ (818) […]

In-person at OTP This is a group for anyone who is interested in learning more about how to draw. Focused on drawing fundamentals, classes have included painting still lifes, drawing famous cartoon characters, and mapping out original 2-d 8-bit designs. All art supplies are provided. Our Third Place 📌 1540 E Colorado St. in Glendale […]

In-person at OTP Come learn how to play fun, fast paced, strategy games! Pokémon, Star Realms Frontiers and Magic the Gathering are combat based card games that help strengthen strategic long-term thinking and attention to detail. Games are fun, lighthearted, and very beginner friendly. Cards are provided. Our Third Place 📌 1540 E Colorado St. […]

Hybrid (in-person at OTP and on zoom) This therapy group uses art to explore and express various mental health topics. The first half is spent picking out a prompt and creating a piece of art and the second half is spent giving each group member and opportunity to show what they made and talk to […]

Come learn a relaxing and creative skill with Joanne in our Knitting 101 class. Whether you've never picked up knitting needles before or want to refresh the basics, you'll learn foundational techniques, build confidence, and create something with your own hands in a supportive environment. Our Third Place 📌 1540 E Colorado St. in Glendale […]

In-person at OTP Every Thursday staff and youth bake something different and, in the process, learn baking basics. During the class youth will learn how to read recipes, use different measuring cups/spoons, safely operate appliances, and how different ingredients interact with one another. All supplies are provided. Feel free to reach out if you would […]

In-person at OTP Learn to play both acoustic and electric guitar in our recording studio! Staff led classes are free, beginner focused, and guitars are provided.  Our Third Place 📌 1540 E Colorado St. in Glendale Call Us For More Information ☎️ (818) 244-7257, Press Option 5 Hours ➡️ Mon & Fri: 11 a.m. - […]

In-person at OTP Two hours set aside to pick and enjoy a movie and snacks in our lounge area. Our Third Place 📌 1540 E Colorado St. in Glendale Call Us For More Information ☎️ (818) 244-7257, Press Option 5 Hours ➡️ Mon & Fri: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. ➡️ Tues-Thurs: 12 p.m. - […]

At the end of each month OTP hosts a watch party of a youth chosen movie and corresponding Kahoots trivia! Dinner is provided and the top three trivia winners receive gift cards. Past events include Marvel, DC, Twilight, and Y2K themed movies and trivia. Our Third Place 📌 1540 E Colorado St. in Glendale Call […]