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Education & Literacy Support South LA

Project SOAR is a SoCAL CAN program that offers free college and career advising program serving youth and families living in HACLA public housing. The program provides embedded, place-based support with college applications, financial aid, academic planning, and career pathways—meeting residents where they live to eliminate barriers to access. SOAR serves students in grades 9-12 as well as current community college students, adult learners, and anyone interested in vocational training, GED completion, or certificate programs. The program has no minimum GPA or attendance requirements and supports participants throughout their entire postsecondary journey, regardless of citizenship status or education level.
Target Age Group: Youth ages 14-24 (high school and college students), plus adult learners of all ages
Cost and Accessibility: Completely free; services provided at residents' housing sites for maximum accessibility
Hours of Operation: Varies by housing site; contact program for specific site schedules
Notes on Youth Friendliness: No barriers to entry (no GPA/attendance requirements), inclusive of all citizenship statuses, family engagement emphasis, culturally responsive, place-based (meets youth where they live), supports students at any point in their academic journey, provides ongoing support regardless of academic progress
  • (213) 346-3275
  • Avalon Gardens: 738 Camelot Way, Los Angeles, CA 90002 Gonzaque Village: 515 East 105th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002 Imperial Court 11541 Croesus Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059 Nickerson Garden 1590 East 114th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059 Pueblo Del Rio 1801 East 53rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058
Avalon Gardens: 738 Camelot Way, Los Angeles, CA 90002 Gonzaque Village: 515 East 105th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002 Imperial Court 11541 Croesus Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90059 Nickerson Garden 1590 East 114th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059 Pueblo Del Rio 1801 East 53rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058