The Youth Policy Institute’s (YPI) mission is to transform Los Angeles’ neighborhoods using a holistic approach to reduce poverty by insuring families access to high quality schools, wrap-around education and technology services, enabling a successful transition from cradle-to-college and career.
AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. The VISTA role in addressing the problems of poverty in a particular community is to mobilize community resources and increase the capacity of the low income community. As part of YPI, AmeriCorps VISTA members work to bring resources to youth in high-need, high-risk areas of Los Angeles. The Hunger for Change Walkathon will address one of the greatest and most fundamental needs in our community. |
AmeriCorps VISTA and the Youth Policy Institute are excited and ready for this opportunity to spread awareness and raise funds for a great cause like No Kid Hungry. No Kid Hungry’s Mission is to fight childhood hunger through Access, Education, and Awareness. Los Angeles has the highest level of food insecurity among children in the United States and there is a great need for food and nutrition services. With your help, we know the Hunger for Change Walkathon will be a great success and a positive step in the fight against childhood hunger in our community.
To learn more about No Kid Hungry visit: http://www.nokidhungry.org/ |