Who We Are
The Clark – Gilmore- Frierson Family is a community driven family. The services provided by the Foundation is to support the family.
The phrase “It takes a village” is a proverb that means many people’s help or involvement is necessary to achieve a significant goal or help someone through a challenge. It is most often used in the form “It takes a village to raise a child”, emphasizing that raising a child is not just a parent’s responsibility but a collective effort involving extended family, teachers, neighbors, friends, and the wider community
It Takes A Village Foundation offers a range of programs and services aimed at protecting children, supporting families, and building stronger communities. Their work is guided by the belief that raising a child is a shared responsibility and that community involvement is essential for well-being
What We Do
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— Family Advocacy
Helping families navigate challenges and connect with support systems that provide guidance, stability, and a path forward
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— Resource Coordination
Linking individuals and families with trusted community resources, programs, services, and opportunities when they need them most
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— Community Outreach
Strengthening communities through engagement, partnerships, volunteer efforts, and local support initiatives
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— Child Protection & Family Support
Promoting safe, loving family environments and working to prevent unnecessary separation of children from their families. This includes training institution staff on reintegration into family care
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— Youth Development & Education
Providing after-school homework assistance, academic tutoring, and CAHSEE test preparation to support Los Angeles youth. Programs like the Talent Showcase foster emotional, social, and community skills through performance and recognition
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— Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment
Funding income-generating businesses, especially for female entrepreneurs, and investing in community projects such as farming cooperatives and primary school scholarships to reduce dropout rates
Services We Offer
FAMILY TREES
A family tree, also known as a genealogical tree or pedigree chart, is a diagram that represents family relationships in a structured, tree-like format, often starting with one individual as the “root” and branching out to ancestors or descendants.
Tutoring
Providing personalized, one-on-one or small-group instruction. Helping students master subjects, improve grades, and build better study habits. Guidance to students to solve problems themselves rather than giving out answers
Impact Stories
Ms Sharon helped me learn my times table
I was falling behind in my class, but after I learned my multiplication tables, I did much better in math.
My teacher and Ms Sharon worked together so I could read.
I was not able to keep up with my class. After working with Ms Sharon in my 2nd grade period, I was caught up with my class by the time it was testing. I was so happy they helped me.
Partners
