Learn4Life gets Kids Back on Track
In 2013, deputies at the Youth Activities League stations in Century and Norwalk will have their eyes on school dropouts – because they want to help them. The Sheriff’s Youth Foundation is partnering...
View ArticleGreen Foundation Awards $25K Grant to SYF
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Youth Foundation is receiving a $25,000 grant from The Green Foundation, a philanthropic organization that focuses on arts, education and human services. “We are so...
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A New Home for Youth Center is Born in East L.A.
A rendition of the National Anthem by six-year-old Jesus Santiago “stole everyone’s hearts” at the grand opening of the East Los Angeles Youth Activities League center, Program Coordinator Connie...
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Crossfit Challenge Pumps Up Support for Sheriff’s Youth Foundation
The West Hollywood Youth Activities League is pumped over the fantastic response to its inaugural Crossfit Challenge, which raised about $1,000 for the center’s youth programs. Held at Plummer Park in...
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Three New Members Join Foundation Board
The Sheriff’s Youth Foundation Board of Directors has gained three strong, new voices with the additions of Richard Malchar, Kia Jam and David Bergstein to the Board. “We are proud to have such...
View ArticleTaking Back Mona Park for the Community
Parks Bureau’s YAL, located in Compton at Mona Park, is the 18th YAL to join the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation family of Youth Activities Leagues. While most YAL centers are well-established with programs...
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BEAR Protects Kids
Timothy Hulin, right, stands with BEAR Program Coordinator Gabriel De Avila. Hulin credits the bicycle safety training he received in the BEAR program with helping him survive a recent crash. When...
View ArticleTeam Effort adds Life to VIDA
It’s teamwork defined: To launch the new VIDA location at Temple City High School, it took a cooperative effort from deputies, administrators, educators and the community in general. It worked. “You...
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‘Kids Got Talent’ Bringing Competition to WeHo YAL
The Sheriff’s Youth Foundation is gearing up for some friendly competition this spring, as it prepares for its “Kids Got Talent” contest involving the Youth Activities League centers. Set for May 11 at...
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It’s all About Family
For Edgar Gallegos, family has always come first — and now, he’s a proud member of the Sheriff’s Department’s family, building on relationships established when he was a young cancer survivor...
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Foundation Hires New Program Director
The Sheriff’s Youth Foundation announced the hiring of Dr. Kathleen Van Antwerp as its new Program Director, bringing a new element to the nonprofit organization’s mission to help at-risk children...
View ArticleFoundation Passes Annual Audit With Flying Colors
The results are in and the news is good after the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation’s annual audit was completed. Dr. B.J. Hawkins, chair of the Foundation’s audit committee, said the excellent audit results...
View ArticleSheriff’s Shootout in Valencia was a Hole in One
Despite dark clouds over the Santa Clarita Valley, the inaugural Sheriff’s Shootout at The Tournament Players Club on April 15 was a shining success, netting more than $125,000 for the Sheriff’s Youth...
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Late Volunteer ‘Was Just as Revered as a Deputy’
In 2006, Sheriff Leroy Baca presented Dorothy Anderson with the award for the Sheriff’s Department’s Volunteer of the Year. Asked to describe how dedicated Dorothy Anderson, who passed away recently,...
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YAL is Making a Big Difference in a Small Town
Center in Val Verde Offers Positive Options for Kids Site Supervisor Jaime Briano helps students with their homework, at the SCV Youth Activities League center, located in Val Verde Park. Down a...
View ArticleNorwalk Youth Activities League Kicks off the Summer
The Norwalk Sheriff’s Youth Activities League center is kicking off summer at the with an open house event on Wednesday, June 12, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the YAL, located at 14289 Telegraph Rd. in...
View ArticleSummer Survival Quest: Help Our Youth Stay Safe!
Foundation Needs Your Help to Keep Programs Alive While School Is Out When summer hits at the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation, we’re battling more than just the heat: We’re constantly fighting to avoid...
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Planting Seeds at the Palmdale YAL
Youth Center Breathes New Life into Garden It’s not just a figure of speech – seeds are literally being planted at the Palmdale Youth Activities League center. In honor of Cesar Chavez week, the staff...
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WeHo YAL Tunes Up Its Programs
The West Hollywood Youth Activities League center was able to improve its programs recently with the help of the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation and Guitar Center. The center had started a guitar class this...
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National PAL Conference Helps Deputies Prepare for the Future
Who better to learn from than your peers who have faced the same kinds of challenges you do? That, says Deputy Gary Vargas, is one of the biggest benefits that Sheriff’s Youth Foundation team members...
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