Youth Empowerment Services

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

A high-quality place to learn, grow, and thrive

Our Youth Empowerment Centers are designed to provide youth, ages 13-17 with a safe space for learning and growth. We offer engaging programs, workshops, and academic support and college readiness, so children have the tools necessary to dream and build their futures. During the summer, we supply free lunches, ensuring that children receive nutritious meals when schools are closed.

Contact a center today to learn more.

Locations

  • Street view of Union Pacific Avenue with traffic lights, a building on the corner labeled 'Union Pacific Empowerment Center' and 'YWCA Greater Los Angeles,' trees lining the sidewalk, and parked cars along the street.

    East Los Angeles Union Pacific Empowerment Center

    4315 Union Pacific Avenue
    Los Angeles, CA 90023

    Program hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

    Call (323) 415-6057
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    Walnut Park Child Development Center

    7515 Pacific Blvd
    Walnut Park, CA 90255

    Program hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

    Call (213) 516-3575

“Thanks to this program I was able to grow both mentally and academically. I graduated high school with honors and participated in educational opportunities, including joining the Social Justice Institute. Thanks to this program, I feel more than comfortable moving away and beginning an independent lifestyle.”

— Youth Empowerment Program participant

Frequently asked questions

  • We offer programs to 13-17 age youth.

  • Yes, we ask that you sign up ahead of time. Please call us for more details.

  • Programs during the school year do not provide meals. We offer free lunches during the summer months.

  • There is no cost for the Youth Empowerment program.

  •  We provide homework assistance, college preparation, workshops that help build confidence and leadership skills, and creative programs that allow teens to explore self-expression.

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