| About the Quality of Life Center, Inc. |
| "To Dream the Impossible Dream, This is Our Quest!" |
The Quality of Life Center, Inc., a charitable, community based non-
profit 501(c)(3) agency, was established in 2004. The specific purpose of
the agency is to institute programs that will educate urban communities
on the availability of assistance to low-income, at risk youth and
families residing in the Altadena, Pasadena and surrounding areas. The
Quality of Life Center, Inc.'s mission is to develop and manage centers
with multi-cultural programs and services designed to ensure that
opportunities for success are equally shared by all participants with a
desire to improve their quality of life.
Quality of Life Center, Inc. programs mark a bold departure from
traditional guidance programming. Through innovative instruction and
individualized attention, youth travel a road to success that begins with
believing in themselves and never giving up on the fact that success is
yours for the taking. Though our programs somewhat defy the norm, they
are now “nationally acclaimed” and have proven to be extremely
successful in meeting the needs and providing youth an opportunity to
prove to themselves that honesty and hard work can and will bring about
positive life changes.
Many of our youth programs address: youth who are dropping out of
school, depressed, some with no sense of self worth, and others turning to
the “streets” for love and understanding. Some are trapped in situations
in which they have had no chance to follow their dream. If we don’t
help them, who will?
Our nationally esteemed Bright Futures Scholars program participants
are brilliant scholars with extremely high GPA’s. Quality of Life Center
programs are designed to assist the young, enabling them to become
productive citizens, build self esteem, dream and then conquer their most
“impossible” dream.
Without programs such as the ones offered in the Quality of Life Center,
Inc., one out of every three low-income minority students attending high
school will drop-out before earning a diploma (2005 PUSD Statistic).
Most will not be encouraged to return to school, nor offered pre-training
to become marketable in corporate America. Many students, even young
scholars, if coming from low-income families will not have an
opportunity to reach their full potential and scores of juvenile first
offenders will be placed in the justice system.
Much of our programming depends on community support. We are proud
to say that our programs are endorsed by community leaders who see the
value in what is being accomplished to direct positive changes in the
future of our communities. The National Education Association (NEA),
as well as many surrounding school districts, plan to foster pilot
programs using Quality of Life Center Inc. components in 2008.
At the Quality of Life Center, we have an opportunity to service families
with many different needs. We will strive not only to meet the needs but
to eliminate the problems causing the need.
The Quality of Life Center will continue to make every effort to assist
the youth, young adults and families in low income at-risk communities
by providing services that improve the quality of life for all.
profit 501(c)(3) agency, was established in 2004. The specific purpose of
the agency is to institute programs that will educate urban communities
on the availability of assistance to low-income, at risk youth and
families residing in the Altadena, Pasadena and surrounding areas. The
Quality of Life Center, Inc.'s mission is to develop and manage centers
with multi-cultural programs and services designed to ensure that
opportunities for success are equally shared by all participants with a
desire to improve their quality of life.
Quality of Life Center, Inc. programs mark a bold departure from
traditional guidance programming. Through innovative instruction and
individualized attention, youth travel a road to success that begins with
believing in themselves and never giving up on the fact that success is
yours for the taking. Though our programs somewhat defy the norm, they
are now “nationally acclaimed” and have proven to be extremely
successful in meeting the needs and providing youth an opportunity to
prove to themselves that honesty and hard work can and will bring about
positive life changes.
Many of our youth programs address: youth who are dropping out of
school, depressed, some with no sense of self worth, and others turning to
the “streets” for love and understanding. Some are trapped in situations
in which they have had no chance to follow their dream. If we don’t
help them, who will?
Our nationally esteemed Bright Futures Scholars program participants
are brilliant scholars with extremely high GPA’s. Quality of Life Center
programs are designed to assist the young, enabling them to become
productive citizens, build self esteem, dream and then conquer their most
“impossible” dream.
Without programs such as the ones offered in the Quality of Life Center,
Inc., one out of every three low-income minority students attending high
school will drop-out before earning a diploma (2005 PUSD Statistic).
Most will not be encouraged to return to school, nor offered pre-training
to become marketable in corporate America. Many students, even young
scholars, if coming from low-income families will not have an
opportunity to reach their full potential and scores of juvenile first
offenders will be placed in the justice system.
Much of our programming depends on community support. We are proud
to say that our programs are endorsed by community leaders who see the
value in what is being accomplished to direct positive changes in the
future of our communities. The National Education Association (NEA),
as well as many surrounding school districts, plan to foster pilot
programs using Quality of Life Center Inc. components in 2008.
At the Quality of Life Center, we have an opportunity to service families
with many different needs. We will strive not only to meet the needs but
to eliminate the problems causing the need.
The Quality of Life Center will continue to make every effort to assist
the youth, young adults and families in low income at-risk communities
by providing services that improve the quality of life for all.
| QUALITY OF LIFE CENTER, INC. Dean of Scholars Dr. Sandra E. Thomas Honorary Dean of Scholars Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich Board of Directors Michael D. Wilson Rosalyn Lee Felicia Wilson Rev. John T. McCall Rev. William Turner Jr. Dr. Sandra E. Thomas Honorary Board of Directors Michael D. Antonovich Leroy D. Baca Danny Bakewell Michael J. Beck Roosevelt Blow Bill Bogaard Ray Carlisle Renatta Cooper Phyllis Currie Edwin Diaz Chris Holden Lena Kennedy Cynthia Kurtz Carol Liu Joan Madsen Bernard K. Melekian Jaylene Moseley Sussy Nemer Anthony Portantino Adam Schiff Jack Scott Diane Scott Carolyn Ingram Seitz Phillip Soto Gino Sund Vincent C. Wilson |
Our Programs
Bright Futures Scholars Support Program
A program that extends itself to targeted high achieving (3.0 + GPA)
students completing high school who have earned the opportunity to quest
for success. Program components include: mentoring, tutoring,
financial/literacy programs, and youth scholarships.
Smoothing the Rough Edges / "Unveiling The Jewels Within"
A pre-training, pre-screening program designed to target individuals'
ages 14-25 that need assistance in polishing employment,, personal
adjustment, professional and marketability skills. Participants are
prepared to be competitive in corporate America.
Stars For Strikes
A second chance program that allows juvenile first offenders an
opportunity to turn their lives around. Juveniles, referred into the
program from the Juvenile Justice System are given an opportunity to
redeem themselves, build self-esteem, and develop character while
learning to make positive life choices.
The Bright Futures Scholars Program In Detail
Bright Futures Scholars Support Program
A program that extends itself to targeted high achieving (3.0 + GPA)
students completing high school who have earned the opportunity to quest
for success. Program components include: mentoring, tutoring,
financial/literacy programs, and youth scholarships.
Smoothing the Rough Edges / "Unveiling The Jewels Within"
A pre-training, pre-screening program designed to target individuals'
ages 14-25 that need assistance in polishing employment,, personal
adjustment, professional and marketability skills. Participants are
prepared to be competitive in corporate America.
Stars For Strikes
A second chance program that allows juvenile first offenders an
opportunity to turn their lives around. Juveniles, referred into the
program from the Juvenile Justice System are given an opportunity to
redeem themselves, build self-esteem, and develop character while
learning to make positive life choices.
The Bright Futures Scholars Program In Detail
- The Program extends itself to all targeted high achieving (3.0
GPA) students, including low-income students completing high
school against insurmountable odds. The goal is to provide these
young people with the tools necessary to quest for success.
- A vital component in this program provides "group mentoring" as
well as "individual mentoring" from our communities finest.
Committed mentors include congressman, senators, assembly
members, mayors, county supervisors, physicians, clergy, corporate
CEO's, attorneys, scientists, engineers, artists, educators, law
enforcement officials, managers and administrators.
- Bright Futures Scholars participate as Junior Council Persons
(representing their mentors and schools all over the nation).
Monthly Scholars television tapings are aired on Public Access
Television, and can also be viewed online all around the world.
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| Quality of Life Center, Inc. 501(C)3 Charitable Non-Profit Organization 3544 Canon Boulevard, Room M101, Altadena, CA 91001-4008 Office Phone (626) 798-5433 Fax (626) 798-5422 |