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Reading to Kids - http://www.readingtokids.org/
Currently works with Gratts Elementary School and Esperanza Elementary School (both located near downtown) to support monthly, school-sponsored Saturday reading clubs at those schools. |
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Children's Institute International - http://www.childrensinstitute.org/
Non-profit organization specializing in the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. |
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Inner City Arts - http://www.inner-cityarts.org
To enrich the lives of children and bridge the cultural and economic divides between them through a total art program in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Includes information about their programs, events and donating. |
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A Place Called Home - http://www.apch.org/
Located in South Central to provide at-risk youth with a secure, positive family environment where they can regain hope and belief, earn trust and self respect and learn skills to lead a productive lifestyle free of the gangs, drugs and poverty that surrounds them. |
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Para Los Ninos - For the Children - http://www.paralosninos.org
Los Angeles based nonprofit family service agency providing child care, schooling and various other educational opportunities for at-risk children and support for their families and communities. Lists organizational structure, finances, services offered, newsletters, media statements and reports, information for donors and volunteers. (Has on-line video in a range of speeds.) |
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Korean Youth and Community Center - http://www.kyccla.org/
About the organization's programs, news, events, and partners. Includes interesting facts on the Korean American community. |
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Junior Chamber of Commerce - http://www.lajcc.org/
A nonprofit volunteer and community service organization whose mission is to is to serve the community by providing innovative projects and programs which benefit at-risk youth. Includes L.A. Watts Summer Games, Nissan Open, youth sports, leadership program and membership and community service. |
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Youth Opportunity Program - http://www.layo.org/
A national youth employment and training program funded by the U. S. Department of Labor. Includes program information, services, calendar and newsletter. |
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Yoga for Youth - http://www.yogaforyouth.org
Provides incarcerated youth in Los Angeles County Detention Center camps with a yoga and meditation program conducted by accomplished yoga instructors. |
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Wooten Center - http://www.wootencenter.org/
A neighborhood approach to the revitalization and empowerment of a community that provides a safe, nurturing environment committed to good citizenship and academic excellence. Includes information about their programs and sponsors. |
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Justice by Uniting in Creative Energy (JUICE) - http://www.rampartjuice.com/
A youth program focused on skill building in the arts surrounding the hip-hop culture. |
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Venus and Serena Williams Tutorial/Tennis Academy - http://www.venusserenatennisacademy.org/
Offers tennis lessons and college preparatory tutoring for underprivileged youths. |
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Roy W. Roberts II Watts/Willowbrook Boys and Girls Club - http://wwbgc.net
To inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. |
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Reach Me - http://www.reachmefoundation.org/
A Non-profit, non-denominational, faith based educational support group - providing ethics, values, and successful living guidelines to youth at-risk, ages 10-18. Includes information about their program. |
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Positive Alternative Choices Today (PACT) - http://www.pactla.org/
Dedicated to making a difference through mentor work, learning, fun, and play to empower at-risk local youth. Includes volunteer, mentor, organization informational links. |