Transforming Lives Through Education, Community, and Justice

Education, healthy communities, and policy power led by those most affected.

Education, healthy communities, and policy power led by those most affected.

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Together, We’re Building Power and Possibility

Every number represents a story of resilience and change led by our community.

7M+ pounds

of produce distributed since 2020

4000+ students

grads now at 50 campuses

6000+ community members

trained in advancing housing justice

A group of people stand in a circle with their fists raised. One person in the foreground, wearing a blue floral shirt, is outlined in white. The room has bright windows and posters on the walls.
Two graduates in light blue caps and gowns stand together outdoors, smiling and posing for a photo with their diplomas. Both wear gold medals, and one has a flower lei around his neck. Trees and people are visible in the background.
A circular pattern made of irregular, rectangular segments in red, yellow, and blue, arranged in three concentric rings on a white background. The center is empty.
A young girl with beaded hair leans over a table of produce outdoors, while other children and an adult stand in the background, some wearing school uniforms.

How We Create Change

We educate youth, build healthier communities, and organize for systems-change, creating lasting impact from the ground up.

Empowering Through Education

We equip youth with the skills, identity, and confidence to thrive through our Urban Scholars and Higher Pathways programs.

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Create Thriving Communities

We work alongside residents to transform neighborhood conditions, strengthen the built environment, and expand access to the resources every family deserves in order to flourish.

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Changing Systems

We build collective power within communities, equipping residents to challenge injustice, elevate their voices, and advocate for policies that reflect their needs and aspirations.

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Rooted in Communities

Our work spans across the greater Houston area, and extends empowering youth, families, and residents to create lasting change in their own neighborhoods.

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Rooted in South Los Angeles

Our work begins in Inglewood and extends across Los Angeles County, empowering youth, families, and residents to create lasting change in their own neighborhoods.

Houston Map

Stories from Our Community

A diverse group of young adults posing for a photo in front of a large, red, sun-shaped sculpture outdoors.
A light blue binder labeled Social Justice Learning Institute Summer Training Institute 2026 Course Reader, prepared for Dr. Quartney Cervantes.
Four young adults posing outdoors wearing white t-shirts with LA 28 printed on the front.
Aerial map view of an urban neighborhood in Inglewood, California, centered on a red location pin near the intersection of Centinela Avenue and Warren Lane.
A smiling man with a beard and braided hair wears a black t-shirt while standing outdoors.
Five people standing together under a white canopy tent, two of whom are wearing beige CalFresh aprons.
Two people embracing in a hug indoors. One person wears a camouflage hat, and the other smiles with eyes closed. A blurry figure and wall decorations are visible in the background.
A circular pattern made of irregular, rectangular segments in red, yellow, and blue, arranged in three concentric rings on a white background. The center is empty.
Two people wearing dark clothing embrace each other. One person is wearing a camo-patterned hat, and the other has short curly hair and a small earring. Both appear to be smiling, and the background is plain white.

Together, We’re Building Power and Possibility

Your gift helps us educate youth, strengthen communities, and challenge injustice across South Los Angeles.