Scholarships
L.A.U.R.A. supports youth through scholarships that help students pursue their educational goals and future opportunities. By investing in students, L.A.U.R.A. helps create pathways to learning, growth, and future success.
Get Involved.
Make an Impact.
Every family we serve, every youth we empower, every moment of healing we create, it starts with people like you choosing to show up. There is a place for you here.
20+
Years of Service
500+
Families Supported
100+
Youth Engaged
1
Community at Heart
Ways to Get Involved
Every contribution, big or small, keeps the work going.
L.A.U.R.A Youth Program
L.A.U.R.A. Youth is a community-centered program dedicated to supporting, empowering, and uplifting the next generation in South Central Los Angeles. Through prevention, intervention, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, we create safe spaces where youth can heal, grow, and build positive futures.
Our program encourages youth to lead with purpose through community events, youth forums, workshops, outreach, and peer support while developing confidence, civic awareness, leadership skills, and long-term goals for their future.
Join Our Youth ProgramYouth Civic Engagement & Support Meetings
When
Every Thursday
Time
5:00 PM
Location
Fred Roberts Recreation Center
4700 Honduras St., Los Angeles, CA 90011
Youth in Action
Past Youth Experiences
See what our youth are up to, from leadership summits to beach days, every month is something new.
Leadership
Advocating for Peace and Youth Issues
Community
Beach Days & Bonfires
Civic
Community Drive
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Youth Awards
Civic Engagement Recognition Award
L.A.U.R.A. honors two youth leaders each year with the Civic Engagement Recognition Award at our annual March community fair, recognizing their leadership and positive impact within the community.
Ways to Volunteer
Give your time. Support the community. Find a role that fits you.
Become a Youth Leader
Whether you want to mentor, help plan events, support community outreach, or bring new ideas to the next generation, we invite you to grow with us and be part of creating lasting change.
Help at Events
Support our resource fairs, holiday drives, and community gatherings. Event volunteers are the backbone of what we do.
Workshops & Skills
A professional, artist, or tradesperson? Lead a workshop. Our youth want to learn from people doing real work in the world.
Photography & Media
Help us document our community's story. Photographers, videographers, and social media creators are always welcome.
Translation & Outreach
Bilingual? Help us connect with Spanish-speaking families who need support and ensure no one is left out due to a language barrier.
Something Else?
Have a skill or idea that doesn't fit the boxes above? Reach out — we'll find a way to put your energy to work.
Ready to volunteer?
Fill out our contact form and we'll match you with the right opportunity.
Every Dollar Stays in the Community
Your donation directly funds emergency support for families, youth field trips and workshops, resource fairs, and the daily work of healing our neighborhood.
Donate NowL.A.U.R.A. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift is tax-deductible.
Spread the Word
Can't make it to a meeting or event? Share our work with someone who can. A single conversation changes everything.