Foundation for Second Chances

Our Leaders spent their weekend doing Random Acts of Kindness! Some passed out roses, some cleaned up Venice Beach, others made a senior’s day, and some passed out care packages to our homeless brothers and sisters! Life is too short to not give a little of your time and make someone smile! #randomactsofkindness #randomacts #secondchances https://www.instagram.com/p/BuMpoqAg6ky/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c6gfimg4ztbv

“Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give” 🌹 Some smiles we received💫 smile! #randomactsofkindness #randomacts #secondchances https://www.instagram.com/p/BuMqWuVFcnN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=73oawnvsfvd5

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that." -Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLKDay #MLK2019 #MLKJr https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs57gFHB2E9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ka8yiexp5dpj

Mentoring is important #mentor #mentorship #mentoring #mentoringmatters https://www.instagram.com/p/BsvjHI7h8JM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14jh2zsw8tjc8

Scientists who study youth health and behavior have learned that strong connections at school can help young people get better grades, higher test scores, and stay in school longer. If you are interested in helping to foster #SchoolConnectedness, sign-up to be a mentor. https://www.ffscinc.org/project/get-involved/ #mentor #mentorship #mentoring #mentormatters https://www.instagram.com/p/Bssztj1l0YM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q5yg9zxo68o8

#DYK: Mathematics has been called the “language” of #STEM -- students need a strong #math foundation to succeed in STEM fields & to make sense of STEM-related topics. #Algebra1 is a key gateway course for STEM & at what grade students take it matters. #education https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsn-B53ho_i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ko84261a8aes

Youth are prone to getting into trouble. It’s almost a direct correlation – troubled youth leads to a lifetime of getting into trouble with the law, money, and the wrong people. In society, people are quick to label troubled youth as ‘trouble makers’ and dismiss them. However, this is the wrong approach. At FFSC, we work with children to give them a second chance. We utilize hands-on education, mentoring, health awareness and community service to maximize the potential of youth. Reminder to not label children troubled, instead, ask what's going on and how can you help them. #secondchances #freshstart #education #youth #leadership #community #mentorship https://www.instagram.com/p/BsmpPFzFIV3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4ltr62oxglr9

Mentoring relationships are a shared opportunity for learning and growth. Many mentors say that the rewards they gain are as substantial as those for their mentees and that mentoring has enabled them to Enhance their relationships with their own children. If you're interested in being a mentor, FFSC would love to have you volunteer with us. Sign-up: https://www.ffscinc.org/project/get-involved/ #mentor #mentorship https://www.instagram.com/p/Br77pIrhGEO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o2uszll12fbk

Merry Christmas! 🎄#merrychristmas #happyholidays2018 #secondchances https://www.instagram.com/p/Br0pb6Whh3N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lj4m2p1qzlt6

We gave away toys to the communities in need at our Christmas Around the World event #Christmas #giving #community #artsandcrafts #santa #hope #newyear https://www.instagram.com/p/BrslbnvhVOx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=72080c3t1pqu

We had a great time at the @laclippers game last night with our staff, board and volunteers. #teamwork #laclippers #team https://www.instagram.com/p/Brp7hLilrVz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=crcbigd2pqzm

You can give a child the power to change their life. At Foundation for Second Chances, we take the business of restoring a child's confidence very seriously. We do this by sustaining the academic and personal success of children in south LA. To do that to the best of our ability, we need you. With us, yes, you can donate at www.ffscinc.org/donate-monthly, but you can also serve as a mentor. Visit our website to more. https://www.ffscinc.org/ #secondchances #community #leadership #education https://www.instagram.com/p/BrncfOelwuT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15zz2sgw5emg1

Have you ever received a second chance? If so, you know how much second chances impact our lives. At the Foundation for Second Chances, giving chances is at the heart of everything we do. We hope that you will donate to help give a kid in South LA another chance at being their best self. To make a donation of any size, please visit: http://ffscinc.org/ #volunteer #secondchances #thankyou https://www.instagram.com/p/BrIVjmpFoPO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fawpg3cvsg6p

#DidYouKnow that 40% of African American students drop out of high school? We're combatting that by utilizing hands-on education, mentoring, health awareness and community service to maximize the potential of youth. You can help us do this by donating, mentoring and even sharing the work that we're doing with others. To learn more about what we're doing and how we're doing it, visit ffscinc.org. #secondchances #highschool #students #africanamerican #mentor #leadership #community https://www.instagram.com/p/BrAqFc9lZhW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pnkp96xciyy4

#mondaymotivation #mentor #mentorship #monday https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq7b6TjlRGg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tchjihtltkso

When you give you directly impact the youth of the South Los Angeles community. No donation is too small – every dollar truly makes a difference! http://ffscinc.org/donate-monthly/ #giving #thankyou #secondchances https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq45VZQlmIf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13dugixu067s

Today is #WorldAIDSDay, a day we observe to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Sadly the world is off track when it comes to ending HIV among children and adolescents by 2030. In California, there are approximately 122,079 people living with HIV. On this day, may we all commit to fighting for a cure and raising awareness. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq30oq0FRXL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dsfoquj5iq4