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The Diamond in the Raw Foundation
is a
501(C)(3) organization that is devoted to edifying and educating at risk teens
about rarely exposed careers in the
entertainment industry. We
focus on athleticism, education, vocational, cognitive and
social skills, by developing and expanding generation X and
Y’s expectations and life coping skills for achievement.
We accomplish our mission through our Sista2Sista shadowing
program and the HIP/N/SMART mentorship programs and by
collaborating with several other existing agencies such as
the Gwen
Bolden Youth Foundation, Los Angeles County Probation
Department, GAPP Alternative Prevention Program, Los
Angeles Unified School District, Neighborhood Youth
Achievers and the Women in Film PSA Program. The
foundation also grants scholarships to various at risk
teens.
Additionally, we celebrate the achievements of these
unrecognized heroes and our Diamonds in the RAW by honoring
them at our annual Awards Luncheon. After the events, we
follow-up with our teens via letters throughout the year
to monitor their accomplishments and assign mentors as
needed.
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