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ABOUT C5LA

C5LA is a five-year youth leadership development program that begins with eighth graders and is designed to inspire high-potential, at-risk youth from under-resourced environments in Los Angeles to obtain higher education and personal success.

Our goal is for our youth to graduate high school, attend college and become productive, happy and successful adults who will live the C5 mission as “make a difference” adult leaders in their communities.

C5ERS

Newly Selected Youth

On behalf of the C5LA board, directors and staff, we would like to congratulate you on being selected as a member of C5 Los Angeles Program!

It is important that you and your family realize what an amazing and important opportunity you are about to begin. You, your family, and friends should all be very proud! You have been selected from an outstanding group of students to fill a very limited number of positions.

C5YF History

The wonderful program we deliver today has evolved continually since it was conceived by John Alm in 1998. Formerly the CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, John had a vision of helping underserved youth from inner-city neighborhoods of Los Angeles.

C5ers

Current Participants

Come and explore the home for C5 youth. Use this “C5er only” section of the website to obtain information and support that will help you navigate your way through the program and beyond. In this password protected portion of our website, you will find important program updates, registration materials, resources, calendar of events, photo galleries and more.

For more information on now to obtain a password and connect to the “C5er Home Base,” please call the office and ask for website password instructions!

The Results

90% - YEAR OVER YEAR RETENTION RATE

100% - HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE

95% - COLLEGE MATRICULATION RATE

C5 works! Since the original program was created in 2000, we have taken the program from an untested model to one that is widely recognized throughout the youth development community.

We applaud your success in creating a program that addresses the need to create safe places for youth, to expand the learning process, and to offer an opportunity for enrichment and recreational opportunities. The C5LA Program is truly making a lifelong impact on not only the students involved in the program, but also on the communities in which they live.

John Liechty,
Former Asst. Superintendent
Beyond the Bell Branch,
LAUSD

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