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Life Is For Everyone, Inc. [L.I.F.E.] is Supporting Safer Communities with a structured after-school program in East Salinas. Structured study programs are based on each student’s needs as communicated by their teacher or counselor (especially for ‘at-risk’ students).  Each day students receive healthy snacks upon arrival and have recreation opportunities when homework is completed.

Life Is For Everyone’s mission is to provide free educational, life and social skills for 45–50 East Salinas elementary and middle school students in a safe, supervised after school environment.

"It completely changed our lives." --Javier and Victor Ramirez

Testimonials

Javier: I attended LIFE, Inc. when it first opened.  LIFE helped my 3 brothers and me with homework and social skills.  I already had goals and LIFE encouraged me to continue on the road to success.  I had no financial aid and through LIFE I received scholarships to continue and graduate from Hartnell College.  LIFE provided school supplies all during college and when I needed help with my homework I could come to the center and ask a tutor. I volunteered as a tutor and worked as an aide for LIFE while attending college.

Victor: I was failing and didn't see the value of an education.  I wanted to work at the same factory my father did.  LIFE, Inc. helped me set goals, improve my school work (turn in my homework) and started helping my self-esteem. The Director believed in me when no one else did and made sure I stayed out of trouble.  Today I'm attending Hartnell College and working.