Organizations Filed Purposes:
Gang prevention counseling and graffiti removal.
Provided graffiti and community clean up services under various community cleanup programs. GAP works with the City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles to do graffiti removal and improve the quality of life in low income neighborhoods by eradicating graffiti and erasing the presence of gangs. The agency works with the City of Los Angeles, other non-profits and youth to clean and maintain the community from trash, weeds, bulky items, and litter.
Provided gang prevention programs. My Gangfree Life Program is provided to 2nd, 4th and 6th grade students. Its a 6-8 week gang prevention program which exposes both the realities of gang involvement and the alternatives available to young people. Students first discuss gang history, gang culture, vandalism and behaviors. Then, students are introduced to positive alternatives and techniques for achievement, and are encouraged and assisted to set goals and make positive lifestyle choices. After school, services are also provided to youth in elementary schools three hours per day. The program focuses on academic performance, enrichment activities, homework assistance, sports, and STEM education.
Beautification programs - a summer youth employment is provided every year in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles to employ youths in low income neighborhoods. Youth throughout the City are brought together to take back their community by doing clean ups and beautification projects. Youth also attend professional development training throughout their employment to learn and prepare for future employment.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Juan C Torres | Executive Director | 40 | $107,534 |
| Thomas Cheng | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Paul Dofton | Chair | 3 | $0 |
| Nancy Ceballos | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Jacob Haik | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 |
| Lawrence Kurtz | Boardmember | 2 | $0 |
| Emmanuel Lopez | Boardmember | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Shadley | Boardmember | 1 | $0 |
| Maria T Aguirre | Boardmember | 1 | $0 |
| Romell Foster-Owens | Boardmember | 1 | $0 |
| Tara Obrien | Chair Audit Committee | 2 | $0 |
| Eleanor Montano | Boardmember | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Markulis | Boardmember | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Espinoza | Boardmember | 1 | $0 |
| Irene Mendoza | Boardmember | 2 | $0 |
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