With support from the California Arts Council, EAST LOS ANGELES BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB will address the evolving needs of students in our underserved communities and our system-impacted, at-promise youth through an important resource. high-quality creative arts education. We will use our four complementary concepts: (1) Social Emotional Learning through the Arts (2) Development of life skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, leadership, and collaboration.
(3) Utilize cultural assets of the local community to support positive self-identification and respect for diverse cultures. (4) Support youth voices, narratives, and perspectives. Through the arts program, ELABGC will provide over 10 hours weekly of visual arts lessons for eight weeks to nearly 100 students enrolled in the Summer 2025 program.
ELABGC has been a community pillar, tirelessly dedicated to serving those in greatest need. Our youth programs, including Mentoring with Case Management in the M.E.N.T.O.R. initiative, uniquely blend with the Department of Education’s A-G curriculum. Our A-G approach provides youth with essential tools for success: mentors and holistic care. Our diverse programs span Academic Enrichment/STEM, The Arts, Athletics, Anti-Bullying, Buddies (mentors), Character Development, Cultural Awareness, College/Career Prep, Community Advocacy, Dealing With Your Feelings, Drug Prevention, Employment, Environmental Science, Food and Fitness, Financial Literacy, Family Resources, Gang Prevention, Gender-based Rites of Passage courses, and Health & Wellness. Our programs are evidence-based and all contain character development principles and social-emotional learning.

