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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Children & Youth, Crime & Law, Youth Violence Prevention
Mission: Gang prevention counseling and graffiti removal.
Programs: Provided community clean up and graffiti abatement services in ten los angeles cities. In 2016-17, the agency removed over 7. 8 million squaare feet of graffiti. The clean up department removes trash, weeds and bulky items in the city of los angeles council district 8, 14, and 15. The agency removed over 655,000 pounds of trash during the period.
my gangfree life program is provided to 2nd, 4th, and 6th grade students. Its 6-8 week gang prevention program which exposes both the realities of gang involvement and the alternatives available to young people. Students are introduced to positive alternatives and are encouraged and assisted to set goals and make positive lifestyle choices. In 2016-17, the agency served over 2,800 students. The after school program serves four elementary schools providing services to over 400 students on a daily basis from 2:30-6:00 pm.
other programsthe agencys summer youth employment program offers work experience, teaches valuable employment skills and provides youths with an opportunity to earn a summer income. In 2016-17, the agency hired 40 students throughout the city of los angeles to work on beautification projects. The agency also provided parent education classes, bullyfree presentations, and energy and water conservation.
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