Hermosa Beach, CA- Sandpipers partnered with Los Angeles Team Mentoring (LATM) to host the TeamWorks beach party for 76 middle school students as part of LATM’s after school enrichment program for at risk youth. These extraordinary students worked hard throughout the year and earned this reward. Activities included lunch, surfing, other beach activities as well as a photo booth complete with an array of props. For many of these teens, this was their first trip to the beach!
LATMs' mission is to guide middle school students growing up in challenging urban environments to recognize and reach their full potential as members of their community. Through a school-based approach to mentoring, young adolescents are given the tools and support necessary to make positive choices during a critical period in their lives.
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LATM’s TeamWorks’ program utilizes an interactive project and activity-rich curriculum that promotes positive self-image and attitude, builds strong peer-to-peer and peer-to-adult relationships, and emphasizes the importance of teamwork and diversity by utilizing a unique team model to connect youth and adults. To date, the program has impacted over 20,000 young lives. To learn more about LATM at http://www.latm.org/latm/.
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About Sandpipers
Sandpipers is a 100% volunteer organization celebrating 82 years of service and is dedicated to serving the needs of the South Bay community through charitable and philanthropic programs such as Back to School Shopping, Holiday Baskets, college scholarships and community service. In 2013-2014, Sandpipers contributed almost $600,000 and thousands of community service hours to individuals and local non-profits in need. For more information visit www.sandpipers.org.
