Youth Opportunity Center

New Directions for Youth is a nonprofit organization that provides direct services and programs for at-risk youths and families throughout San Fernando Valley in California. Founded in 1976, the organization offers therapeutic counseling services for individuals and groups. It specializes in providing gang prevention, summer employment, graffiti removal and neighborhood beautification, youth development, and career education and exploration programs. New Directions for Youth offers assessment and referral services for more than 2,000 youths and families annually. It provides various programs that include crisis intervention and substance abuse prevention. The organization conducts training classes and camping activities. New Directions for Youth has partnerships with the Wolfson Family Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, and Amateur Athletic Foundation.

DIY Girls is a Pacoima-based organization dedicated to empowering girls and gender-expansive youth by fostering their interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) through innovative educational experiences and mentorship. Since 2012, DIY Girls has focused on building skills, confidence, and a supportive community, aiming to change the representation of women and girls in STEM fields. With programs designed to enhance social-emotional learning and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, DIY Girls has made a significant impact on its participants. The organization supports a vibrant alumni network, with many graduates pursuing STEM-related majors and careers, reflecting its commitment to long-term success for girls and gender-expansive youth in technical and creative fields. Generated from the website

The Youth Policy Institute is dedicated to enhancing the educational landscape, particularly for early childhood education (ECE) in the Pacoima community. Their focus on ECE encompasses various programs that support the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children from birth to eight years old. In addition to early childhood initiatives, the Youth Policy Institute provides valuable resources and insights on academic scholarships and effective educational strategies. Their commitment to addressing educational inequality and promoting gender equality highlights their role in fostering a more equitable learning environment. Generated from the website