C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California
Change the odds for high-potential teens from under-resourced communities by inspiring them to pursue personal success, while preparing them for leadership roles in school, college, work and their communities.
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LIVE ·2022 Grants ChallengeSupporting our Leaders through Career Crews
Throughout high school and continuing throughout college, C5LA students and alumni receive the skills and knowledge necessary to enter into their chosen career trajectories. While academic expertise, networking, and experience influence their professional goals, studies show that mentorship is one of the main factors that lead to positive performance and behaviors within personal and professional development.
LEARN ·2015 Grants ChallengeC5LA Alumni Support and College Persistence Program
C5LA serves kids at high risk for school dropout due to poverty, precarious living circumstances, and prevalence of gangs in their neighborhoods. Our 5-year program of leadership camps, college/career prep, and service learning helps students realize their true potential. C5LA gets at-risk youth to college; however, many are unable to stay the course. Funding from LA2050 will enable C5LA to implement college retention initiatives for this vulnerable population to persist and succeed in college.
- LEARN ·2014 Grants Challenge
C5LA’s Youth Leadership Development and College Preparatory Program
C5LA's proposed project develops future leaders, helps youth graduate high school and attend college, and teaches the value of giving back.