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23 people are interested
Development Board Chair of a Brand New Organization
ORGANIZATION: The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
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23 people are interested
The County of Los Angeles has more than 32,000 youth in the foster care system. That's not a typo. Los Angeles has more foster youth than the next highest STATE population, NY.
50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized upon leaving the foster care system.
42% of foster youth will not graduate high school
Only 3% of Foster Youth go to college.
Because they are changing plaements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.
80% of Death Row inmates have been in foster care.
YOU CAN HELP!!!
The Development Board Chair will oversee the development and implementation of The Academy Project's fundraising and development plans. The Development Chair works year-round to form and maintain relationships with various organizations and businesses within our communities. The goal of The Development Chair is to raise funds and create streams of ongoing support to sustain TAP’s various programs, services and expenses. Along with a team of volunteers, The Development Chair will...
1. Oversee the development and implementation of TAP's development plan
2. Help develop partnerships and sponsorships with business, corporations, and private donors.
3. Be on the inaugural board of a new and visionary organization.
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About The Academy Project -- The Co-Op
Location:
Pico-Union, Los Angeles, CA 90015, US
Mission Statement
The Academy Project provides support and resources to foster youth in South Los Angeles, CA through education, empowerment, and community.
Description
TAP provides an innovative, year-round, after-school alternative education engagement model. Students are guaranteed continued enrollment through to the completion of 8th grade regardless of placement changes.
The County of Los Angeles has more than 35,000 youth in the foster care system. That's not a typo. Los Angeles COUNTY has more foster youth than the STATE with the 2nd highest population, NY at 26,000 foster youth.
50% of foster youth will be homeless, incarcerated, and/or institutionalized upon leaving the foster care system.
Because they are changing placements so often, Foster youth can attend anywhere from 7-20 schools while in care.
The Academy Project (TAP) was born from the principle that keeping school as a point of stability can significantly help foster children succeed educationally while providing the opportunity to form strong relationships with peers and caring adults.
Engagement begins prior to the start of the school year with CAMP XAVIER, our 2 week summer day camp that culminates in a week-long sleep-away program partnered with UCLA Unicamp.
The Co-Op after school program meets every day and provides food, tutoring, and enrichment such as music appreciation and learning to play an instrument, and reading remediation partnered with a mentoring program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA 90037
DATE POSTED
February 21, 2017
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Business Development
- Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Varies
- Desire to support an organization just gettin goff the ground that will help foster youth thrive