2015 Top-Rated Nonprofit

Thinking About Tomorrow

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Nonprofit Overview

Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services

Mission: Thinking about Tomorrow, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to impacting the everyday lives of at-risk youths by helping them receive ALL they need to create a base of knowledge and a love of education. We believe that learning never ends and aim to inspire today’s children to become leaders in tomorrow’s community. With a thoughtful focus on the values we cherish; • Teamwork • Honor & Appreciation • Integrity & Honesty • Never give up • Keep consistent We hope to not only instill a sense of individual togetherness, but a sense of community togetherness as well.

Community Stories

39 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

TinaR123 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/31/2016

This year we noticed a huge difference in the classrooms attitude about going to school. Their School is Cool attendance program works really well.

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Client Served

Rating: 5

10/28/2014

This year, Thinking about Tomorrow donated backpacks full of school supplies to my kids. The smiles on their faces were too much for me! They have so much more confidence going to school with their new bags! God bless this organization for making such a difference in our lives- helping my kids with supplies I can not afford

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dollar Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2016

I did not know exactly what the nonprofit does..I was amazed...school supplies..backpacks..treats..outings...baseball games...impressive...great organization..glad to be part of what they do and accomplish for the kids!!!

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/26/2015

It is the greatest feeling as a teacher to be able to help young people have a jump start with their education for the new school year.

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Dennis52 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/31/2016

TaT does great work to help ensure that kids stay in school!

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Hoosier1333 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/31/2016

Thinking about Tomorrow is a great organization to help these children get a great start on the school year and it was a pleasure shopping for all the items needed for their backpacks for our office to donate!

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Board Member

Rating: 5

10/10/2013

Working with Thinking about Tomorrow has allowed me to directly make an impact in the community I live in; its such a great feeling! TAT's School is Cool program aims to get kids excited about just showing up through attendance recognition; and more importantly instills positive thinking about school in general! I look forward to working with them in the future!

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Afton K. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2016

One of my favorite organizations! They focus on our future- giving youth the tools they need to succeed in and outside of the classroom! Keep up the great work!!

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i_LOVE_la Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2016

Working with TaT has been such a blast! I can't express how much fun we have working with the schools and families in our community!

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/09/2015

We always have so much fun volunteering with Thinking about Tomorrow! As parents, we can't help but feel a connection with the work they do. Keep it up!

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Writer Donor

Rating: 5

09/17/2015

TAT is a great charity! The organization really cultivates the "school is cool" message for at-risk youths. Nathan and his team truly care about the future of youth education - keep up the good work!!

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magicalunicorn Donor

Rating: 5

09/17/2015

Wonderful charity! I've been to many events and am always blown away by the dedication they have for the kids of LA. The amount of work that goes into a charity that runs this well is staggering. We are a better city with TAT in it.

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Katie128 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/17/2015

Great organization! Nathan and all the volunteers really put their heart and soul into the work and the mission of Thinking About Tomorrow - and it shows! This comes through in the great things they have done year-after-year with the backpack program and their many fundraising efforts to advance the cause. I look forward to working with them for many years to come as they continue to give back to the community, grow their outreach efforts, and change the world for the better. Keep up the great work!

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tnash General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/16/2015

TAT is an amazing charity run by dedicated individuals who provide materials and support for under privileged youths. By promoting education and school attendance, they are positively impacting the future of these kids.

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Writer Donor

Rating: 5

09/16/2015

Flew to LA from Chicago for their NYE event, had a blast with great people.

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Ice21124 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/15/2015

Love this charity! My mother was a teacher of underprivileged students for 40 years so when I found out that TAT's entire initiative is focused around helping underprivileged students succeed in the classroom I immediately jumped on board as a volunteer. I have helped out with several events over the years and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon. The work they have done in the LA community has been life-changing for countless children, families, teachers, and schools. Keep up the great work TAT!!!

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rockinchic General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/15/2015

A great charity led by amazing, talented individuals!

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Donor

Rating: 5

10/28/2014

One of my favorite non-profits out there! They also have one of the best crews behind the scenes.

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AlexYang General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/15/2015

A wonderful local charity that is rewarding to the community

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Dylan S. Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/15/2015

Great way to promote education. Keep up the good work!

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Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/15/2015

TAT is a great organization that genuinely cares about their focused community. I know because I've participated at several of their fundraising efforts, and felt really good about the intention and progress made after each event. It's very reassuring given the abundance of community leaders and non-profit organizations who don't quite match up with what they preach. I hope TAT continues to reach great heights in the future, and helps fix many more broken smiles in the inner city communities!

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Bobby16 Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/15/2015

An amazing organization that helps provide underprivileged children backpacks and rewards for perfect attendance.

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Kathryn E. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/15/2015

I truly love Thinking About Tomorrow and all that they stand for. I was able attend the NYE fundraiser a few years ago and was in awe by how truly remarkable the event was. Keep up the amazing work!

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krousso Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/15/2015

This is an amazing organization with amazing people. Love what they do and stand for!!!

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kristielee General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/15/2015

Thinking About Tomorrow does so much for local kids and it's always rewarding to see their smiling faces! Great charity!

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Marie68 Donor

Rating: 5

08/26/2015

I always look forward to all of the events and fundraising that they do. So rewarding for the children!! Excellent program!!

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MissVsoto Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/26/2015

Always a great experience with this group, they really do make a difference!!

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/28/2014

Whether you are looking to volunteer or donate, this charity is a perfect candidate. Not only are the founders so incredibly gracious they have also been very successful in helping children. They have helped by giving 30,000+ backpacks stuffed with school supplies to students that wouldn't have been able to afford them but are essential for a child to have a successful school year. They teach at-risk youths about the importance of education. They visit the schools and instill incentive programs for perfect attendance...the list goes on...this organization is really making a difference. This is my favorite charity by far.

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MustLoveDogs4 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/31/2014

It's always a pleasure to work with TaT every time they need somebody to volunteer! I love the work they do for their community and the at-risk students enrolled in public schools; getting kids excited about going to school everyday isn't easy and they manage to do it EVERY year!

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Kdalexander Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/31/2014

I began volunteering with Thinking About Tomorrow in 2009. I have worked in nonprofits for 7 years, and have always been impressed with the motivation and conviction of this organization. Thinking About Tomorrow saw a problem in their community, and decided to take an encompassing approach. With their school is cool initiative they engage students and their parents, which I believe is the most successful way to make a difference. I also believe their programs that show children college is a definite, and not a distant possibility are an asset to the Los Angeles community and Title-1 schools. The organization has fresh ideas and the passion to carry them out.

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enscheinfeld Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/30/2014

It is always a pleasure to help others, but volunteering to help our future leaders gave me a feeling of worthiness...it made my day!!

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Howzester86 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/28/2014

Truly one of the BEST Los Angeles has to offer! Working with TaT is such an amazing and rewarding experience; it is such an honor to see the smiles on all of the kids' and parents faces. I look forward to working every event to give back to our community!

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Chanberry General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/28/2014

This is my favorite charity to work with in Los Angeles. The people behind the scenes are excellent at what they do and really care about the work that is accomplished. The events at Dodger stadium are a blast!

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shinerb Board Member

Rating: 5

10/06/2014

We LOVE doing what we do! And the BEST part... making so many new friends along the way!

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oscardelgado Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/10/2013

The people are great at THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW... The values and mission they follow make the world a better place... This organization has a bright future ahead of them because of the people involved.

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