La Familia Counseling Center, Inc.

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$50,000 Goal

For over 50 years, La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. has been a vital part of the Sacramento community, dedicated to meeting it’s involving needs. We pride ourselves on fostering trust by delivering valuable services in a compassionate and professional manner. Each year, through our various programs, we engage with over 10,000 community members, including Youth Voice, Halloween celebration, Posada, Christmas “Adopt a Child” and our Summer Youth program.

            Moving forward, we’re committed to offering programs and services that go beyond grant funding, such as our free summer lunch program with activities, Karate Classes, After School Programs, Kids Club, Girl Scout Group, Club Excel, and other special events for children and families.

            The success of our 2023 Summer Youth program speaks volumes! Thanks to your support, we were able to serve nearly 200 young members of our community. With the latest accomplishment of $38,510, we provided nutritious meals and enriching activities, ensuring a summer filled with learning and fun. Your generosity fuels our mission, and together, we can continue making a positive impact! Thank you for your ongoing support!

 

Mission

To improve the quality of life for at-risk youth and families of diverse backgrounds by offering multi-cultural counseling, support and outreach services and programs to help families to overcome adversity, to become empowered, and to succeed in their lives.

Needs

Summer Youth Programming:

For over 10 years, La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. has been offering Summer Youth Program for the youth of community. This program, like many other of our programs, isn’t funded by grants but relies on the kindness of supporters like you. As we have received a high number of inquiries, we anticipate a large group of youth this year! Our schedule is filled with fun and exciting activities including arts and crafts, STEM projects, sports, water play, games and much more.

With your help, we’re also able to offer high school students internships as camp counselors, providing them valuable work experience and hands-on training. Our goal this year is to raise $50,000 to serve over 200 youth! Your contribution ensures that each youth enjoys six week of nutritious meals and enriching activities, it can truly brighten their lives, allowing them to shine even brighter!

Thank you once again for your generosity! Together, we can truly make a difference! Juntos Podemos! (Together We Can!)

Equity Statement

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

La Familia Counseling Center, Inc.

other names

LFCC

Year Established

1973

Tax id (EIN)

94-2270786

Mission Category

Human Services

Operating Budget

$10,000,001-$100 million

Organization Need

Funding: Unrestricted, In-Kind Donations, Funding: Program

Demographics Served

Youth & Children, Low-income individuals/families, General population

BIPOC Leadership

Executive Director/CEO

Local Counties Served

Sacramento

Address

5523 34th Street
Sacramento, CA 95820-4725

Service areas

Sacramento, CA, US

Phone

916-452-3601

fax

916-452-7628

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