Creating Pathways Out of Poverty
Our Mission Statement
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for everyone in Greater Los Angeles by creating pathways out of poverty.
The Problem: The cycle of poverty in L.A. County
- 1/3 of our full-time workers earn less than $25,000 a year
- Only 60% of our students graduate from high school on time
- 51,000 people are homeless, almost 19,000 are chronic or veterans
Our 10-year strategic plan focuses on providing long-term solutions in the three interconnected areas which are the root causes of poverty:
- Lack of education
- Homelessness
- Financial instability
Our 10-Year Plan to Create Pathways Out of Poverty
- Increase the high school graduation rate to a minimum of 75%, ensuring all students graduate prepared for college and the workforce.
- Decrease homelessness in Los Angeles County by 75%, with a focus on eliminating chronic and veteran homelessness by 2016.
- Ensure families have financial stability by increasing the income level of 10,000 low-income families through job training and asset development programs.
Strategies for Success
- Provide research on social and economic issues facing our region. Showcase solutions and models that work.
- Build coalitions across non-profit, civic and business sectors for greater community impact and long-term change.
- Use advocacy and public policy to change the systems that keep people in poverty.
- Invest in programs that are focused on results, partnering with 130 high-perferming non-profit organizations aligned with the goals of our plan.
