Tune into this episode as we delve into the educational programs and services offered by All Peoples Community Center, a cornerstone institution in South LA since 1942. Discover how All Peoples emphasizes education as a key tool for community building, ensuring that all programs have an educational component and are integrated to serve the entire family.

Learn about initiatives aimed at youth academic achievement and development, including the "Tomorrow's Leaders" After-School Program which serves 150 youth in grades 1 to 12 and aims to increase graduation rates. Explore the College Corner program, where 85% of participating youth successfully entered private schools, community colleges, four-year universities or vocational colleges, and over 100 youth participated in college tours. We'll also touch upon how programs like "Tomorrow's Leaders" helped 172 youth increase academic achievements in 2020 and efforts to bridge the digital divide with resources like computer labs and Wi-Fi.

Find out about the adult and family education services, such as Financial Literacy workshops that provided over 900 collective hours of financial education for 101 adults and youth and helped over 2,000 families improve credit scores and move into stable housing over the past decade. Hear about the impact of the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site, which facilitated over $703,923 in tax refunds for families in 2019, and how their WorkSource Center provides employment placement and training for 100 adults annually. Learn about educational workshops covering topics like health education, disaster preparedness, and entrepreneurship, as well as programs offering Parenting Classes and ESL classes.

Join us to understand how All Peoples Community Center empowers individuals and families through education, providing "Real Solutions, Real Heart, and Real Service" to build a stronger, more self-reliant community.