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Four Funding Areas
 We look for projects and programs that provide
direct services to underserved children and youth. Our geographic
focus area is Los Angeles County.
1.
EDUCATION ENRICHMENT
The goal of this area is to support and strengthen programs that provide a well-rounded education for youth. These include before-school, in-school, and after-school programs that enhance and strengthen academic skills, expose and provide instruction in arts and culture, and allow youth opportunities to participate in new activities and a world beyond their communities. The primary purpose of these programs is to develop skills and knowledge regardless of ability and teach values such as respect, patience, self-discipline, integrity, tenacity, and teamwork.
SUCH PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Sports and RecreationVisual and Performing Arts Cultural Enrichment Homework Assistance and Tutoring Language Arts and Literacy Creative Writing Field Trips and Camps Career Guidance and Youth Employment College Readiness and Educational Planning 2. MENTORING
The goal of this area is to support and strengthen programs that allow adults and youth to interact with one another in a consistent, nurturing, and long-term relationship that offers understanding, guidance, and practical life skills.
SUCH PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Adult-Youth MentoringTeam Mentoring Peer Mentoring Apprenticeships / Internships 3. LEADERSHIP
The goal of this area is to support and strengthen programs that teach and develop leadership skills and principles. Programs in this area also educate and encourage youth about their responsibilities as concerned and informed members of society.
SUCH PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Youth AdvocacyYouth Organizing Skills Development: Leadership, Written and Oral Communication Programs Run by Youth Community Service Peer Counseling Peer Education 4. SCHOOL READINESS
The goal of this area is to support and strengthen programs that influence learning and literacy experiences for pre-school children ages 2 - 5. We give priority to programs that:
Create an individualized curriculum based on each child’s developmental needs Provide a safe and stimulating environment for learning Focus on a clear philosophy and communicate with staff, parents, and the community Regularly assess their curriculum and work with local schools Reflect the culture, class, and language of their community SUCH PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Cognitive Development
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