THE PROBLEM IN LOS ANGELES 

  • 0% of Community Colleges have dorms.

  • 1 in 5 Community College students are homeless. 

  • 70% of Community College students do not graduate with any degree, credential or transfer to a university. 

  • 2,180 young adults (18-24) are homeless.

In the United States, community colleges are the last remaining affordable higher education option, but in California, 70% of community college students do not graduate with any degree, credential or transfer to a university. The main reason why students drop out of college is because they have trouble going to school while working to support themselves and their families. Other reasons include the failure to earn a significant amount of credits within the first year of enrollment, a lack of remedial services and courses for freshman, availability of online courses, access to Student Support Services and financial aid, and the difficulty of navigating the bureaucracy of community colleges.

Most of our students are the first in their families to attend college, and they face many of these challenges as pioneers for their families into the world of higher education. Many of our students go to great lengths to stay in school, including taking on multiple jobs, forming supportive clubs, and forgoing stable housing. Education is Forever seeks to address the needs that arise on their journeys through college through a three pronged approach - housing, mentorship, and scholarships. We believe that this holistic approach will help address the systemic financial, academic, and cultural obstacles our students face.

OUR SOLUTION

MENTORSHIP & COACHING

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 

STUDENT HOUSING

GOALS

  • Support program members with completing a degree or certificate program at a community college and/or transfer to a university.
  • Provide affordable, safe, and supportive housing for low income transitional-aged youth.
  • Support program members to successfully transition to a career and another living environment upon completing their degree objective at the community college.
  • Support program members to improve their personal health and well-being, and become leaders in their larger community.
  • Become part of a coalition of community-based organizations in Los Angeles who promote responsible community development and offer supportive services to community members.