Project Elevate
Jordan | CAAP
“My Educational life Coach has pushed me towards better goals and a better future…he always checks in on me.”
Jahari | Concrete Roses
“I had so much stuff in my head… Knowing that there were people that I could talk to on campus was a relief for me.”
Arthur | Future Founders
“It’s another step to help me with my future and be able to live a stable life in this economy,”
Trinity | Concrete Roses
“When I came here, I felt like I couldn’t trust anybody. Now, when I need something, I go to my mentor.”
Briel | CAAP
“It made me less shy to ask the teachers for help and helped me to talk more and engage more with presentations.”
Alizay | CAAP
“It pushes me to become the best version that I can be,” and “I had someone there directly guiding me.”
DaJuan Cowan | Concrete Soldiers Facilitator
Ahmir | Concrete Soldiers
“Everybody is not your enemy. Everybody is not out to get you. You have help, and you can go to others.”
Just Us Arts
Panayiota | Justice Sunday
“It was really inspiring to know that I don’t have to shut down my idea just because it sounds crazy. I have other people around me to support me and guide me through that journey.”
Faruq | Justice Sunday
“It feels good to see my work turn out how I expected it to… and to have people come watch the show and actually enjoy what I created.”
Jamira | Justice Sunday
“Because of FLC and their engagement and their opportunities to explore meeting new people and more connections, I was able to embrace my bubbly and outgoing side into where I am today.”
Words from Our Founder | Process of Justice Sunday
“We train them on research, writing, public speaking, leadership, and the ability to network. Through that, these young people have blossomed…They can do things to create change in our community.”
Justice Sunday | 400 years of African American history
“We always find somewhere to fit in for everybody,” and “It was the first time I was asked to do something that wasn’t for a grade.” “It was something that really felt special.”
Faith & Blue
Teen Talk
Jamira | Teen Talk Initiative
“These programs have opened the minds of many people, and without them, a lot of students wouldn’t be able to embrace themselves or see the talent that they have.”
Faruq | Teen Talk Initiative
“Teen talk showed me that I do have a voice and I should speak out on how I feel… What I say does matter.”
Panayiota | Teen Talk Initiative
“It was really inspiring to know that I don’t have to shut down my idea just because it sounds crazy. I have other people around me to support me and guide me through that journey.”
Youth Advisory Committee x LASD Interview
“We’re here to help people. We don’t want people to feel scared of us and not talk to us.” and “Women’s History Month means power… We’ve proved that we can do any career or job that we want.”
Photini Testimonial | Teen Talk Initiative
“FLC does a great job of making students feel like they’re part of something important, so if that’s what you’re looking for, Future Leaders California is the place for it.”
Teen Talk: A Minor Discussion
“There is a lot of tension between civilization and law enforcement. Coming here changed my view. We need to start acting like they’re human beings and not our enemy. Because their job is to protect us.”