Our Commitment to Youth

At S.E.L.F.F., we are dedicated to empowering youth in Compton and the greater Los Angeles area through meaningful, life-changing programs. Our work extends beyond the classroom, offering a variety of after-school, in-school, and weekend activities held at local parks, recreation centers, and school campuses.

Through our holistic approach, we focus on four key areas:

Entrepreneurship Inspiring innovation and self-sufficiency

Academic Support Strengthening skills and boosting confidence

Wellness Promoting mental, emotional, and physical health

Life Skills Development Equipping youth with tools for lifelong success

Every program is designed to meet young people where they are, nurture their potential, and help them thrive now and in the future.

Who We Serve

At S.E.L.F.F. (Standing to Educate, Lift Lives for the Future), we measure our success by the lives we help transform. Our mission focuses on supporting marginalized youth, teens, and young adults who are navigating high-risk environments often marked by poverty, gang exposure, unstable home situations, substance abuse, academic struggles, and early involvement with the justice system.

We use a holistic, trauma-aware approach that addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of those we serve. By meeting young people where they are and responding to the realities they face, we empower them not just to survive but to heal, grow, and thrive.

At S.E.L.F.F., we offer a wide range of supportive, skill-building, and healing resources designed to uplift youth, teens, and young adults facing adversity in Compton and the greater Los Angeles area.