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SoLa I CAN Foundation 501(c)(3) is the nonprofit affiliate of SoLa Impact. Learn more at solaimpact.com
Our impact
measured
Our work is about meeting the moment. Here are the concrete ways we build access to educational and economic opportunity.
Career Development
$1,000,000
raised to provide CORE scholarships and career training to South LA residents furloughed or laid-off due to COVID-19
201
South LA residents awarded scholarships currently undergoing mentorship and training with SoLa to pursue new careers
430
internship hours completed at SoLa during a time when many companies stopped taking interns due to COVID-19
Technology Education
100%
of 1000 South LA families formerly without internet connection now accessing high-speed WIFI through our initiative
1,200
hours of free technology education to South LA youth during COVID
95%
of tech program participants now skilled in basic
COVID Relief
164
tenants provided $304,000+ in financial assistance from 30 aid sources
166,000
fresh, nutritious meals distributed weekly to over 3,700 South LA households since March 2020
250+
South LA residents provided with free COVID testing at our mobile clinics
College Readiness & Scholarships
100%
graduation rate and increase in college retention among SoLa Scholars
100%
acceptance rate to 4-year universities among SoLa Scholars
$150,000+
awarded in college scholarships to over 55 South LA high school students
1,470
low-income and very low-income youth served