All Peoples Community Center

Youth Programs at All Peoples Community Center


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Learn about Youth Programs at All Peoples Community Center! Tune into this episode to discover the transformative impact of All Peoples Community Center's extensive youth programs, a cornerstone of their mission to empower the next generation in South LA. As a designated FamilySource Center, All Peoples utilizes a TwoGeneration model that focuses on both youth academic success and family stability.

Learn how All Peoples serves over 3,500 youth annually within its 20,000-square-foot center. Explore a wide range of programs designed to provide a safe space and support academic achievement and future readiness. These include the "Tomorrow's Leaders" After-School Program, serving 150 youth in grades 1 to 12, summer camps like "Urban Adventures" and Camp Joe Ide, and the South Central Sports League engaging over 800 to 1,000+ youth annually through partner organizations.

Hear about the significant impact statistics from these programs:

• In 2020, 172 youth increased academic achievements through FamilySource services.

• The College Corner program helps prepare youth for post-secondary education, with 85% of participating youth successfully entering private schools, community colleges, four-year universities, or vocational colleges. College Advisors annually help students secure an average of $200,000 in financial aid through FAFSA.

• The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provided paid work experience, employing 78 youth and investing $145,200 in youth wages back into the community in 2022. In 2023, 74 youth were employed, earning $133,200 in wages.

• Financial Literacy Workshops, which include a focus on youth, provided over 900 collective hours of education for 101 adults and youth.

• Over 300 youth received bicycles in 2019.

• Staff members often reflect the community served, with many being former program participants themselves, showcasing a powerful cycle of empowerment.

Join us to understand how All Peoples provides vital resources and guidance through its youth programs, truly embodying "Real Solutions, Real Heart, and Real Service" to help young Angelenos succeed and build a stronger community. 

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