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Empower youth to lead with purpose

Your donation fuels transformative programs that inspire young people to discover their passion, build confidence, and create positive change in East Los Angeles and beyond. Since 1950, we've been equipping the next generation of leaders-and we need your help to expand our reach.

Giving levels

Choose the level that fits your commitment

Monthly partners sustain our programs year-round, helping East LA Rising equip youth with the skills, mentorship, and confidence to lead with passion and purpose in their communities.

Friend

$25/month

Empower youth leaders

Supports mentorship programs, skill-building workshops, and youth-led initiatives that inspire the next generation to lead with passion and purpose.

Become a Friend

Most chosen Partner

$100/month

Equip a youth leader

Sponsors a young person's participation in our leadership development programs, including mentorship, skill-building workshops, and peer support throughout the year.

Become a Partner

Champion

$250/month

Lead youth transformation

Join Champions in sustaining our youth development programs, equipping young leaders in East LA with the mentorship and resources they need to thrive and inspire their communities.

Become a Champion

Founder

$500/month

Inspire youth leaders

Joins a circle of Founders supporting East LA Rising's programs that equip young people with skills, mentorship, and opportunities to lead with passion and purpose in their communities.

Become a Founder

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Your donation fuels youth programs at East LA Rising. Since 1950, we've been inspiring young people in East Los Angeles to lead with passion and purpose. Every gift directly supports the mentorship, education, and leadership experiences that equip our youth to create positive change in their communities.

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About our mission

Supporting youth in East Los Angeles

Since 1950, East LA Rising has invested in programs and services that help young people discover their potential, build confidence, and lead with purpose. Every dollar donated directly supports youth development.

76 Years Serving Building opportunities for East LA youth since our founding in 1950.

Youth-Centered Core Focus Programs designed to inspire young leaders and foster community engagement.

East Los Angeles Our Community Serving youth where they live, learn, and grow.

501(c)(3) Public Charity Nonprofit status ensuring accountability and mission-driven impact.

Built on trust

Accountable to our community

East LA Rising is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 95-1865996, serving East Los Angeles youth since 1950.

501(c)(3) public charity in good standing. Gifts are tax-deductible within applicable law.
IRS Form 990 filed every year and publicly available.
Volunteer board of directors from our community, with a 24-year Executive Director.
Secure giving through PayPal. Your card and bank details are handled by PayPal; we never see or store them.

Meet our leadership

501(c)(3) Public Charity

Other ways to give

More paths to deepen your impact

Supporters fuel East LA Rising in many ways. Whether you prefer recurring giving, honoring a young leader you believe in, or planning a legacy gift, our development team can guide you through the next step.

Recurring Donation

Set up a monthly or quarterly gift that sustains our youth programs and mentoring initiatives. Change or cancel it anytime from your PayPal account.

Set up recurring

Tribute Gift

Honor a friend, mentor, or loved one with a tribute gift in their name. Add their name in the note on PayPal. We send a personalized acknowledgment and include their name in our annual donor recognition.

Give in tribute

Planned Giving

Include East LA Rising in your estate plans, designate us as a beneficiary, or make a gift of stock or donor-advised funds. Contact us and we will walk through the options with you and your advisor.

Explore planned giving

Other ways to partner

Build with us beyond the gift

Your donation is powerful. But so is your time, expertise, and passion. Join East LA Rising as a volunteer mentor, program advisor, or community partner-and help inspire youth to lead with purpose.

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