Author: Learn4Life

City of Inglewood Mayor James Butts, Councilman Ralph Franklin, and Heather Hutt (Sen. Kamala Harris Field Rep) Visit Learn4Life

City of Inglewood Mayor James Butts, Councilman Ralph Franklin, and Heather Hutt (former Deputy State Director and current State Director representing U.S. Senator Kamala Harris) presented a proclamation to local school leaders during the grand opening of Learn4Life’s new Inglewood Learning Center, with a special appearance from Quentin Aaron in partnership with the Beating The […]

Written by on October 15, 2018

Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (District 59) Speak to Los Angeles Youth

California State Assembly Member Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Sr, representing the 59th District, met with Los Angeles area students to learn more about the job skills training program that they are enrolled in. PV Jobs, a Learn4Life partner, helps students build their lives by helping them learn trades and earn living wages to lead self-sufficient lives.

Written by on October 9, 2018

Trauma-informed Schools are Helping At-Risk Students Thrive

LANCASTER, Calif., Aug. 16, 2018 — Marcus, 16, was being abused by his stepfather and regularly saw the man hurt his mother. Amanda, 15, was five months pregnant and hiding it from her family. The single mother of Jason, 17, had a drug problem and often couldn’t afford to buy food or pay the utility bills. […]

Written by on August 16, 2018

Senator Ben Allen Meets High School Students from Gardena Learning Center

California Senator Ben Allen, representing the 26th district including the Westside, Hollywood and the South Bay communities of Los Angeles County, visited and spoke with Learn4Life Gardena students to learn more about the programs and services offered to local opportunity youth and how they are helping change their stories.

Written by on July 9, 2018