LA’s BEST Afterschool Enrichment Program
200 North Main Street, M-120, Los Angeles
(213) 978-0801
[email protected]
lasbest.org
company/lasbest
@LAsBEST
@lasbestafterschool
lasbest
Established in 1988
Leadership
Executive Leadership
David P. “Anderson,” MSSE
CEO
Dee Ann Rivera
COO
Amber Martinez
Vice President of Development
Laura Beebe
Vice President of Public Partnerships & Policy
Board of Directors
David P. Anderson
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Trudi Ferguson, Vice Chair & Secretary
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Mission Statement
LA’s BEST Afterschool Enrichment Program plays a vital role in the lives of elementary school students who attend nearly 200 LAUSD schools in neighborhoods with the fewest resources yet the greatest needs. Afterschool and during the summer, each student receives a nutritious meal, academic support and the opportunity to participate in a wide array of enrichment activities. Staff receive professional development training to further their career goals and to create activities to reflect students’ voice and choice in areas such as science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), the arts, literacy, sports
and nutrition.
Service Area
Across Los Angeles in nearly 200 LAUSD Elementary Schools.
Fast Facts
Rating
GuideStar Platinum
What percentage of total revenue goes to cause (after operation expenses)?
93.5%
What was your greatest RECENT community impact?
Providing a safe and enriching environment afterschool for students from underserved neighborhoods.
Areas of Funding
Fundraising Events
Attend Locally Grown: A Garden Party at Redbird and enjoy delicious bites personally prepared and served by LA’s most noteworthy chefs hosted by Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser. Volunteer and introduce students to your profession, help them build a robot or create a city built by Legos. You can also play sports with students or teach them how to make your favorite healthy snack.
Volunteer Opportunities
Visit one of our nearly 200 sites to see our impact first-hand. Volunteer with us and introduce students to your profession, help them build a robot or create a city built by Legos. You can also play sports or teach them how to make your favorite healthy snack.
Giving Opportunities
Your donation has the power to support working families living in underserved neighborhoods, train staff in child development and classroom management so they can fulfill their goal of becoming a teacher and give the opportunity to students to discover their passion that helps fuel their academic success.
GOALS FOR 2023
• Provide more enrichment opportunities for more students so they can achieve on par with their more affluent peers.
• Train more staff to nurture students’ emotional health and inspire them to excel academically and set lifelong goals.
• Create pathways for staff to advance their careers in education to help diversify the teacher pipeline in Los Angeles.
