Grantee Database

LA PROMISE FUND

Grant Year

2019-20

Grant Program

Arts Education – Exposure

Award Amount

$20,000.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, LA Promise Fund will create a program that exposes students from South Los Angeles high schools to artistic processes and careers that utilize emerging technologies.

Organization Summary

Key regional programs:
• Girls Build – Empowers more than 10,000 girls to identify the challenges they face and design and implement community-based solutions
• The Intern Project – Provides public high school students with opportunities to work and be mentored in dynamic career areas
• Career Pathway Connections – Works with 12 South LA high schools to provide career exploration and readiness, dual enrollment, work-based learning and pathway development in high growth sectors
• ArtsMatter – Connects more than 50 Los Angeles teachers to arts education, enrichment, and supplies
• Amgen Biotech Experience – Trains and equips approximately 250 teachers across Southern California to deliver interactive and cutting-edge 8th/9th grade biotechnology labs to more than 25,000 students.
• Black College Success — Partners with select universities to create a college success pathway that empowers more Black students from South LA high schools to complete a Bachelor’s degree.
• Promise Parent – Coordinates support services for families, including a food pantry, and facilitates workshops that provide parents with tools to help their children graduate high school and pursue a postsecondary education.

Organization

LA Promise Fund

Address

1933 S. Broadway

Suite 1108

LOS ANGELES

90007

County

Los Angeles

Region

South – Los Angeles & Orange

Phone

(213) 745-4928

Congressional District

District 37

State Assembly District

District 59

State Senate District

District 30

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