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We rely on the generosity of individuals, organizations, and businesses to fuel our mission. Your donations help us to continue providing essential educational opportunities to underserved youth, opening doors to a world of possibilities.

Please review our donation + sponsorship options, or scroll down to see a quick overview of our impact during the last school year!

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Your donation, in any amount, helps us make a difference in our students' lives. Thank you!

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Please make checks payable to Youth Champions, Inc. and mail to:

Youth Champions, Inc.
1201 N. Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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2023–2024 School Year Impact

The 2023-24 school year was an exciting year of growth and change with Youth Champions’ transition into a paid educational internship model. One goal from the previous academic year was to increase the number of students taking part in the program and to increase student retention.

Due to the program’s new recruitment efforts, Youth Champions reached full capacity within four days of opening the application. The program was also opened to students outside of Youth Champions participating schools and utilized platforms like LinkedIn to recruit students.

To earn the educational stipend, students had to meet their participation hours through attendance at workshop sessions, Go and See educational days, and engagement with three assigned class reading materials. More than 250 students participated with 166 students earning a stipend up to $1,000 each; totaling nearly $123,800 in stipends given by the program this past year.

OUR IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS

Youth Champions focuses on helping youth develop important life skills such as critical thinking, professional networking, the basics of finance, and a positive personal outlook not often focused on in school settings. Since inception, we have reached more than 1,125 students! The program aims to continuously offer opportunities that will help students discover their leadership potential through mentorship and learning experiences such as exposure to a variety of universities, trade schools, and careers.

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40% of our students are returning champions

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We've partnered with over 60 high schools

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Introduced to Summer Book Club tracks with 4 books read

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We went on 6 field trips during this school year

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87% of YC graduates are pursuing higher education

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$123,800 distributed in students stipends in 2023-24

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166 received full or partial stipends in 2023–24

We Launched the Summer Book Club
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This summer, Youth Champions launched a personal development book club, attracting 97 student signups! This includes 61 students for Level 1 and 36 students for Level 2 (returning students).

To enhance the book club experience and ensure its success, 21 of our Level 2 students are actively supporting Level 1 participants as Helpers by leading breakout room sessions. Additionally, 7 dedicated volunteer facilitators from diverse professional backgrounds are also assisting with breakout rooms for Level 2 students, enriching the learning environment and fostering meaningful interactions.

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Students read 5 books including:

  • Procrastination Priority

    Teaches the ability to transform a frequent source of stress—procrastination—into a person’s greatest asset to get ahead in their goals.

  • The Four C’s Formula

    The 4 C’s Formula is a process centered on commitment, courage, capability and confidence to help individuals achieve success in life.

  • Your Life as a Strategy Circle

    Encourages individuals to stop seeing obstacles as negative, and start using them to achieve their vision for the future.

  • The Gap and The Gain

    Helps individuals gain confidence by encouraging them to look at their past selves and the progress they have made rather than comparing themselves to an ideal.

  • The Go-Giver

    Shift your focus from getting to giving. The book encourages readers to focus on creating value for others, which will in turn bring success and fulfillment.

Donor Recognitions

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our biggest champions whose unwavering support has made a lasting impact, transforming the lives of underserved youth through education.

$300,000 +

Anonymous #1

 

$100,000 - $299,999

Cambria & Jack Cline

 

$50,000 - $99,999

Vera R. Campbell Foundation

Maureen & Mike Mekjian

 

$20,000 - $49,999

Castulo de la Rocha | AltaMed Health Services

Sheila, Dave and Sherry Gold Foundation

Richard Gomez

Elise Cortes

 

$10,000 - $19,999

Anonymous #2

Bob Smiland

Friese Family Foundation

Bertha Aguirre

 

$1,000 - $9,999

Bruce Gabbai

Pam & Steve Hirsh

Steven Freed

Mark Borman

Leilani & James Hosking

Justman Packaging & Display

Tony Morales

Brian J Patrick

 

Up to $999

VIDA Private Wealth

Brandi Milloy

Peggy & J Hosking

Sebastian Espinosa

Kerith Leslie Dilley

 

*As of October 2024