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GCLA is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our community through our holistic programming. Our work remains responsive to the challenges our families face by delivering a variety of opportunities and support. These include reaching all ages from toddlers to grandparents, raising graduation rates, preventing crime, improving job preparation & college readiness, and decreasing teen pregnancy.

Programs are designed to set young people on a path to becoming successful adults, by promoting:

Ongoing relationships with caring adults
Safe places with structured activities
Access to services that promote physical well-being and positive mental health
Opportunities to build skills and competencies
Opportunities to learn about and explore their relationship with the community

√ Establish a fun, welcoming, safe place with structured activities.

√ Engage in ongoing relationships with leaders, role models - agents of change, and caring adults that take action in the community.

√ Exposure to social, cultural, and academic opportunities, expanding into lifelong learners and productive individuals.

Since 1972, GCLA has helped over 100,000 girls, boys and families!

Serving the Communities in South Los Angeles

49 Years Operating

GCLA Staff Members


Gloria Davis: Executive Director	Marvin Espinoza: Chief Operating Officer	Josefina Alejandre: Chief Finance Officer

Britney Gray: Executive Assistant	Byron Johns: Project Director	Alicia Malone: Senior Manager, Community of Practice & Innovation

Raymond Dyer: Project Coordinator Youth Development Dept.	Rudolph Richardson: Project Coordinator Youth Development Dept.	Leticia Juarez: Administrative Assistant

Michelle Vasquez: Community Outreach & referral Specialist	Christopher Thomas: Administrative Assistant	Diocelina Herrera: Administrative Assistant

Velvet Morris: Administrative Assistant	Diane Thornton: Project Coordinator	Kidada Palmer: Teacher

Alma Ramales: Teacher	Estell Perkins: Teacher	Candice Taylor:

Ian Flowers: Peer Navigator	Jennifer Pioquinto: