Learn. Grow. Change.

We empower individuals to rise up, create change and help their communities thrive.

Learn. Grow. Change.

We empower individuals to rise up, create change and help their communities thrive.

Empowering Through Education

We use education as a tool to empower communities of color to unlock their ability to change their lives and the world around them.

Creating Thriving Communities

We work to transform neighborhood conditions by improving the built environment and expanding access to resources that enable residents to be healthy and thrive.

Changing Systems

We build power within our communities to mobilize residents so that they can identify and challenge systems of injustice and to advance policies that directly impact their lives.

The COVID-19 Basic Needs Intake Form

We understand that many families are experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re responding to this crisis by doing what we’ve done for over a decade: helping families close disparities. SJLI has established a Basic Needs Response Fund and may be able to provide direct financial support, access to services and/or referrals to providers. However, given the current crisis, our resources are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. In cases where we are not able to provide direct support, we will do our best to connect you to service providers in the area. Please use the intake form below to be connected with a SJLI team member for relief support and guidance.

The COVID-19 Basic Needs Intake Form

We need this in the community, and to not be denied access to healthy food. The food our kids are eating now is terrible, and it affects them later. The Food for Thought Produce Pickup is a great start!

Inglewood Resident

Volunteer FOR FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCE PICK UP

Every month we partner with Food Forward to give away free bags of fresh produce at Morningside High School.

“I'm proud of making it through high school, and having the opportunity to travel to Sacramento to advocate for bills that address problems impacting my community."

Ahmir Bates, Urban Scholars Alumnus ’18

Bring Urban Scholars to your school.

Graduates from our Urban Scholars program have pursued further education at 32 campuses throughout the nation.