New Directions Youth Center

Founded in 1990, Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center is a youth and after-school program center providing safe and nurturing environment where boys and girls participate in academic enrichment programs and recreational activities. Located in Los Angeles, Calif., the center houses a computer laboratory and an Ella Fitzgerald library and offers numerous programs pertaining to college academics, tutoring, homework assistance, performing arts center and street soldiers. Its College Track program empowers students and parents to take charge of college planning while its Street Soldiers program is a sixteen-week violence prevention, academic preparation and peer education program. Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center's computer laboratory provides daily instruction in software programs, Internet and e-mail use, typing techniques and homework assistance.

Reading Is FUNdamental of Southern California is dedicated to promoting literacy and inspiring children to read by providing new books to create home libraries for underserved children in the region. Each year, the organization reaches over 40,000 children, fostering a love for reading and learning. Led by Executive Director Carol Henault and supported by a dedicated team, the organization operates out of Los Angeles, aiming to make a significant impact on children's literacy in Southern California. Through various programs and community engagement initiatives, they work tirelessly to motivate children and nurture their reading habits. Generated from the website

The East LA Society of Film & Arts (TELASOFA) is dedicated to empowering youth in East Los Angeles through creative arts such as filmmaking, photography, and theater, fostering both artistic expression and public health awareness. Established in 2005, TELASOFA combines evidence-based curriculums addressing critical social issues with training in digital media arts, aiming to improve the well-being and job prospects of the community's youth. With a focus on the unique needs of the Latino population in East LA, TELASOFA engages local participants in programs that enhance their skills and provide vital resources, particularly in an area lacking major film industry centers. The East LA Film Festival, now in its 16th year, showcases the artistic achievements of these young filmmakers and serves as a platform for community storytelling and creative collaboration. Generated from the website