Each of these outstanding community based organizations will be receiving federal funds for youth-oriented projects as a result of Congressman Becerra’s efforts in Congress. Here are descriptions of the programming these dollars will pay for:

Anahuak Youth Sports Association

The Anahuak Youth Sports Association (AYSA) involves at-risk youth in structured soccer league activities including a three-pronged program of athletic practice and matches, academic support, and healthy lifestyle promotion.  Designed to keep kids off the streets, engage in exercise, and to value teamwork, Anahuak holds a successful 11-year track record in helping youth turn their lives around and become positive role models for their peers. These funds will make it possible for AYSA to continue its mission of keeping kids off the streets and providing them with mentored year-round soccer.

Click here to visit the AYSA homepage.

P.F. Bresee Foundation

The P.F. Bresee Foundation works to promote safer and better communities by providing local residents with important resources. Bresee offers computer training to low-income residents and at-risk youth. Its computer lab programs offer how-to skills in art and multimedia productions, employment-related training, and a cyber café.  Federal funds will be used to purchase new computer equipment and offer job-related technology training to at-risk youth.

Click here to visit the P.F. Bresee Foundation homepage.

Hollywood Beautification Team

The Hollywood Beautification Team hires at-risk youth and supervises community improvement services including graffiti abatement, tree planting, and neighborhood clean-up projects.  Participants gain vocational skills, environmental education, and a greater sense of belonging and contributing to their communities.  These funds will be used to expand its existing successful program further to include more participants and communities currently not reached by its efforts.

Click here to visit the HBT homepage.

Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)

SIPA provides after-school enrichment programs such as tutoring, art and cultural programs, homework clubs, and recreational athletics. Funds will be directed towards SIPA’s Delinquency Prevention Project, which combines case management with its Afterschool Enrichment Program.

Click here to visit SIPA’s homepage.

Exodus Urban Academy

Exodus Urban Academy, a program of the All Peoples Christian Center, preventively intervenes with gang-involved youth and helps move them to healthier and nonviolent lifestyles. Their program provides core services to facilitate self-development, educational advancements, and employment placement.  Funds were needed to allow the Academy to accept more referrals from organizations, such as parole officers and probation schools, and increase the number of youth they can serve.

Click here to visit All Peoples Christian Center homepage.

Ramona Hall Community Center

Ramona Hall offers music classes to local youth as a way to engage them in positive after school activities.  The music classes have become popular for local youth and there is a long waiting list for youth eager to participate in this after school music program.  The success of this music program has been acknowledged recently by local papers.  Federal funds will be used to expand classes and eliminate the waiting list, as well as to purchase up-to-date music instruments.

Click here to visit the Ramona Hall homepage.

South Los Angeles Beautification Team