LEARNCreating Change in The Lives of Foster Children
This grant will help with our annual Jingle, Jokes & Jams event. The Jingle Jokes and Jams event, takes place in December, is a dynamic three-day celebration designed to unite communities in the heart of Los Angeles.
What is the primary issue area that your application will impact?
Support for foster and systems-impacted youth
In what stage of innovation is this project, program, or initiative?
Expand existing project, program, or initiative (expanding and continuing ongoing, successful work)
What is your understanding of the issue that you are seeking to address?
While transforming the lives of foster children remains a central mission, Teach 1 Reach 1 is equally committed to tackling homelessness, mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, and behavioral health challenges.
Describe the project, program, or initiative this grant will support to address the issue.
The Teach 1 Reach 1 Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, led by CEO James Christian, endeavors to positively impact the lives of foster children, especially during the Christmas season. These youngsters encounter formidable barriers that impede their educational progress. Remarkably resilient, they grapple with an alarming 80% high school dropout rate. In Los Angeles and neighboring Counties, a staggering 38,000 children are in foster care, all in need of stability and nurturing. The foundation's mission is to guarantee that every child experiences a sense of recognition, worth, and affection.
Describe how Los Angeles County will be different if your work is successful.
The Teach 1 Reach 1 Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, led by CEO James Christian, endeavors to positively impact the lives of foster children, especially during the Christmas season. These youngsters encounter formidable barriers that impede their educational progress. Remarkably resilient, they grapple with an alarming 80% high school dropout rate. In Los Angeles and neighboring Counties, a staggering 38,000 children are in foster care, all in need of stability and nurturing. The foundation's mission is to guarantee that every child experiences a sense of recognition, worth, and affection.
What evidence do you have that this project, program, or initiative is or will be successful, and how will you define and measure success?
Our impact is measured by the responses that we get from the children themselves and from the adults that are involved. We also know that our efforts are working because each year our numbers increase.
Approximately how many people will be impacted by this project, program, or initiative?
Direct Impact: 5,000.0
Indirect Impact: 8,000.0