Draft:Living Advantage, Inc.
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Submission declined on 13 September 2023 by StartOkayStop (talk). This submission appears to read more like an advertisement than an entry in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia articles need to be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources, not just to materials produced by the creator of the subject being discussed. This is important so that the article can meet Wikipedia's verifiability policy and the notability of the subject can be established. If you still feel that this subject is worthy of inclusion in Wikipedia, please rewrite your submission to comply with these policies. Declined by StartOkayStop 12 months ago. |
Founder(s) | Bernice W. Clay |
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Established | September 30, 1993 |
President | Pamela R. Clay |
Location | Los Angeles, CA |
Website | https://www.livingadvantageinc.org |
Living Advantage, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California. It was established by Bernice W. Clay with the mission to provide foster children with financial and independent living skills and access to personal records.
History
[edit]Living Advantage's founder, Bernice W. Clay, had a vision to start a non-profit that would help underprivileged youth. As a speech pathologist for the Los Angeles Unified School District, she developed a passion for helping high-risk adolescents. On September 30, 1993, LA, Inc. was incorporated as a nonprofit by the state of California, and in 1996 Bernice opened her first six-bed group home. Bernice passed away just three years later, but her daughter Pamela R. Clay, the executive director of LA, Inc, has continued LA, Inc.'s mission to help at-risk youth.[1]
In her 24-year tenure, Pamela discovered that many youth don't have the necessary life documents that are essential for securing a job, a driver's license, bank accounts, or enrolling in school. In response, she headed the developed of the patent-pending, electronic data storage program called Electronic Lockbox or eLockbox.[2]
Notable Recognition
[edit]Chad L. Coleman
[edit]Chad L. Coleman appeared in a Public Service Announcement for LA, Inc. in 2015. A former foster youth himself, he regularly expresses the need for change in the foster care system.[3]
Los Angeles Rams
[edit]Since 2020, Los Angeles Rams player, Joseph Noteboom, has chosen to wear LA, Inc. cleats for the My Cause My Cleats game.[4][5]
University Of Southern California
[edit]In 2023, LA, Inc. was awarded the USC Good Neighbors Grant for the Virtual Assisted Living And Education Program (V.A.L.E.).[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Living Advantage, Inc.: Giving a Face to the Foster Youth of L.A. County".
- ^ "Videos". 2 June 2023.
- ^ "Exclusive: Chad Coleman on acting, 'Walking Dead' fans, and his new 'Humble Hollywood' podcast". 22 April 2022.
- ^ https://www.nfl.com/causes/my-cause-my-cleats/2021/rams
- ^ "Rams Players Unbox Custom Cleats & Share Their Causes | My Cause My Cleats". YouTube. 3 December 2021.
- ^ "2022-2023 Grantees – Good Neighbors Campaign".
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