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Since 1980 Para Los Ninos has transformed the lives of thousands of children, youth and families in Los Angeles. Today through our charter schools, early education centers and community based programs, we serve the children, youth and families of Skid Row/Pico Union, East LA, South LA, Watts and Compton. PLN currently services over 20,000 individuals every year. Our programs immerse children and youth in rigorous learning and enriching environments, and offer families skills that support academic achievement and financial stability.

We are a middle school who serves 6th-8th grade students. Para los Ninos is transforming lives by closing the achievement gap for children in poverty. Our early education centers and schools build on a childs innate strengths and resilience, preparing them to be critical thinkers, creators, and innovators. Each early...

In the athletic training class the services offered include evaluations, preventive training, and rehabilitation of 16 co-ed athletic teams.

Peace Over Violence, (formerly LACAAW), established in 1971 by pioneering feminist activists, is a sexual and domestic violence, stalking, child abuse and youth violence prevention center headquartered in Los Angeles and dedicated to building healthy relationships, families and communities free from...

Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center for the Arts & Education is the only multidisciplinary community arts venue dedicated to serving the Eastside neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Founded in 1970 by prominent labor, business and civic leaders as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, it offers affordable after-school, intergenerational arts education programs to nearly 4,100 children, teens and adults each year. Its mission is to foster enrichment of all cultures bridging the geographic, social, artistic, and cultural boundaries of Los Angeles, and beyond.

Programs and Services Offered

Each quarter we offer nearly 80+ classes in four artistic disciplines: dance, theater, music, and visual arts. Our classes range from beginner level to conservatory level - and we have classes for all ages and skill levels. At certain points in the year, we have Cultural Events that range from recitals to performances to festivals to art exhibitions. In addition, we also provide assistance to needy families who are finding it difficult to navigate the bureaucracy of social services. We also have an extensive partnership and database for organizations and City agencies who can provide relief in any form (material or financial) to our neediest families.

Professional Child Development Associates is a non-profit multidisciplinary agency that provides a range of services for children, from birth to 21 years of age with autism and other developmental disabilities, using the DIR/Floortime developmental play-based approach.

Project NEO establishes and maintains a school-based learning program for at-risk youth. Our aim is to reach those whose educational achievement can be increased significantly by applying proven techniques at key points of opportunities. Additionally, Project NEO mentor its volunteers and offers opportunities for real life experience in leadership development.

PUENTE Charter Kindergarten and Preshool, After School Enrichment, High School...

The minimum requirement is one 45-minute session, once a week, for one semester (approx. 3 months). Volunteers must complete an online orientation, where they learn about our curriculum and our program in more detail, which they may take whenever convenient. They will also complete a shadow session, where they may see our...

The Kennedy community envisions a school that addresses the academic, social and emotional needs of the children. At Kennedy, the core program offers rich and challenging curriculums where children think deeply, reflects upon their learning and communicate effectively. As an Arts Prototypes school, all students will grow in all areas of the arts as an integral part of the core program, developing creativity, highlighting individuals strengths of expression and supporting academic programs , developing creatively, highlighting individual strengths of expression and supporting academic literacy. Our intervention program recognizes supports and nurtures the whole child, one that will grow in strength of character, depth of knowledge and determination to succeed. We, the LEARNing Community of Robert F. Kennedy School, are dedicated to establishing a lifelong desire to learn through the development of academic literacy and effective communication foe all students by applying high standards of excellence.

Our mission is to inspire and enable the young people of East Los Angeles and the surrounding communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens and to support their families in this effort. We serve over 2,400 youth ages 6-18 years old.