All Leaders Must Serve

Reviewed by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation

$6,863 raised by 6 donors

34% complete

$20,000 Goal

Imagine Changing a Young Person's Life Trajectory!

 Meet Ally, one of the many young people introduced to ALMS through the Toastmasters Leadership Program we provided Pioneer High School in 2022. She remained active with ALMS through Movie Night and the Job Club during the summer of 2023. When we first met Ally, it took three weeks to hear her voice. Her only form of communication was to shake her head, even though she attended the workshops to find her voice. As we earned Ally’s trust, she began to open up, and we discovered an energetic little girl who wanted to grow up and feel safe. One day, we learned of Ally’s baking passion and dream of owning a bakery. The video tells the rest of the story. Go to our website to hear the latest report from Ally.

The Speed of Trust is a two-week intensive after-school program that runs from Monday to Friday, designed for high school juniors or seniors. This program aims to teach and discuss the concept of trust, providing young adults with essential skills that can help them jump-start their careers and adult life. The curriculum is based on the book "The Speed of Trust" by Stephen M.R. Covey. The program focuses on two primary areas: first, it teaches students what employers are looking for in a trustworthy employee, which can help them earn promotions and better pay in the future. Second, it helps students recognize and avoid individuals who are not trustworthy in their personal lives, which can guide them in making wise choices when it comes to friends and future partners.

All Leaders Must Serve is a mentoring organization that helps young adults between the ages of 15 and 25 to develop job readiness and life skills. We empower them with work ethic, character development, and communication skills, to help them secure, maintain and excel in their careers. Since 2015, we have been working towards addressing the social, emotional, and financial challenges faced by youth. However, due to the pandemic, social media and isolation, many young people in our community are struggling to transition into adulthood. Some have been isolated for a long time, even before the pandemic. Matthew, ALMS' Intern, was one of those students. He shared his story during the 2023 ALMS Annual Dinner. Although this is a short version of his story, it highlights the difficulties young people face in today's world.



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Mission

All Leaders Must Serve (ALMS) is a mentor organization that empowers young adults, ages 15-25 through job readiness soft skills to become self-sufficient, prepared for living-wage jobs, and to give back to their communities.

Needs

In 2024, through Yolo County's ROADMAP TO THE FUTURE initiative, ALMS will reach young adults throughout Yolo County, including West Sacramento, Davis, Winters, Esparto, and Woodland. Through this effort, ALMS anticipates increasing the number of youth attending the Summer Saturday Job Club, needing interview suits and accessories, and participating in the ongoing Job Readiness programs and computer training.

ALMS is known for our labor of love and for prioritizing youth over all else. Our goals are as follows:

-- Summer Saturday Job Club Goal: $7,500/50 students - one student $150

-- Sponsor ALMS Job Readiness Program & Computer Training: $15,000/50 students - one student $300

-- Speed of Trust. The importance of trust cannot be overstated for young adults who want to excel in life. Trust opens up opportunities for career stability and advancement, which are crucial for success in today's fast-paced world. The ALMS program offers an intensive two-week, ten-day, and two-hour program on the Speed of Trust written by the bestseller Stephen M.R. Covey. The information is adapted to the ALMS program to give students a head start in their adult life, with a funding incentive for perfect attendance. Both Pioneer and Woodland High School have had 10 out of 10 perfect attendance for this program. This program is available throughout Yolo County. Help us reach our goal: $2,500 for 10 student/one student for $250

-- The Film and Videography Club, training for future jobs in social media, e-commerce, set production, sound design, video, and sound editing, and much more. Help us reach our goal: one student for $200

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

--Event planning

--Fundraising

-- Participate or Offer a Saturday workshop

-- Mentors with at least 15 years of experience (Retired persons encouraged to apply)

-- Therapist

-- Computer Trainer

Equity Statement

The officers, Directors, committee members, employees, and persons served by this

Organization will be selected entirely on a nondiscriminatory basis with respect to age,

sex, race, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation. It is the policy of the

Organization not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status,

gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disability, veteran’s status, political service or

affiliation, color, religion, or national origin.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

All Leaders Must Serve

other names

ALMS

Year Established

2015

Tax id (EIN)

47-4895676

Mission Category

Youth Development

Operating Budget

$50,001 - $100,000

Organization Need

Funding: Unrestricted, Volunteers, In-Kind Donations

Demographics Served

Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx, Low-income individuals/families

BIPOC Leadership

Executive Director/CEO

Local Counties Served

Yolo

Address

433 Second Street, Suite 101
Woodland, CA 95695

Other

Clubhouse and Training Center 519 Second Street
Woodland, CA 95695

Service areas

Yolo, CA, US

Phone

916-769-5162

fax

530-615-0365

Email

jayne@almsinyolo.org

Website

http://AllLeadersMustServe.org

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