Empowering students and their families for a brighter future.
Celebrating over 20 Years of Impact!
For over twenty years, Los Angeles Challenge has empowered underserved students through scholarships, mentoring, and family engagement.
About Us
LA Challenge Volunteer Board for Directors
Founded in 2002 by Greg Alessandra and Gordana Swanson, Los Angeles Challenge provides scholarships, mentoring, counseling, and college-prep support to K–12 students from low-income families. Together with their parents, students thrive academically and personally.
400+ scholarships awarded
One-on-one mentoring & year-round academic monitoring
Additional support available: Technology, extracurriculars, tutoring, school supplies, event sponsorships, summer programs
Overview
Los Angeles Challenge is a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the South Bay, committed to expanding educational opportunity for youth with financial need. Our all-volunteer team has awarded supplementary scholarships to help over 100 students attend private middle and high schools from San Pedro to Downtown LA—opening doors to academic achievement, mentorship, and college access. Many of our scholars have gone on to become the first in their families to attend college, creating lasting change for themselves and their communities. Your support helps transform potential into progress.
Our Mission
We’re embracing the challenge of promoting positive change in the lives of low income children by providing opportunities for achievement through high quality K-12 education.
“If they want to break the glass ceiling, they have to break the cycle.”
—NANCY KURIA | PRINCIPAL AT SAINTS PETERS AND PAUL SCHOOL
