College scholarships, and so much More…
The CLF started our Care through College Program in 2005, when we realized that many of the children in our then-Vita Network were struggling with their homework. Many parents knew English as a second-language only, and felt limited in their ability to help with their children’s schoolwork. We opened our first Learning Center on Main Street in Santa Monica in 2006, then started conducting Care through College out of the Boys & Girls Club of Venice in 2009.
CLF Leadership Scholarships aids our students with specific expenses-books, extra course fees, rent, and even basics like meals and clothing. Today, the focus of this program is meeting one-on-one with the students to help with college essays and applications when needed, and meeting the young adults at the Capital One Cafe in Santa Monica-meeting there for Finance Workshops, special events, and a safe place to discuss challenge and difficulties. Today, many of the students in our Care through College Program are already in college, or ready to go! Many of the core youth receiving scholarships from the CLF we have known since they were children- and we are confident in their abilities to succeed and become extraordinary leaders in their chosen field! They are truly awesome. Over 100 college scholarships have been distributed to date, and counting!
CLF Student Ambassador Program is an incredible opportunity for Los Angeles-area high school students to learn about fundraising, building community, raising awareness for a great cause-all while gaining valuable community service hours for graduation.. Join us at the start of each semester, as we brainstorm fundraise, participate in the CLF’s amazing Project Angel Wings Holiday Program in November and December, and help us awareness for our work! You (or your teen) will gain amazing experience-on so many levels, and will only enrich the entire academic experience…
Christopher Rojas, who graduated high school, went on to SMC and started making & producing films. One of the student films he produced, “Cora,” was screen at the Student Section of the Cannes Film Festival. He has current plans to attend AFI, and continue his filmmaking career.
Shining Stars Scholar Yael-who recently graduated from San Jose State!
One of our 2019 Scholarship Winners-Karen Lopez
Our Founder Maria D’Angelo was a People Magazine “Hero Among Us” for her work with CLF & Care through College. (See video!)
Budgeting Workshop at Capital One Cafe-Santa Monica!