Community Outreach and Opportunity Programs (CO-OP)
8929 South Sepulveda Boulevard
Suite #400
Los Angeles
CA
90045
Contact Name:
DeShawn Fuller
Contact Email:
Program Description:
CO-OP is a community-based non-profit corporation that specializes in helping people succeed by realizing their potential to be self-sufficient and successful.
Established:
2001
Number of Students Served:
200 per year
Funding:
federal/state grants and donations
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to empower the individuals, children, and families in urban areas by exposing them to educational, financial, career, and health opportunities they might not normally receive. We are dedicated to providing professional, courteous, and supportive services to each of our clients. Service delivery includes assessment, advisement, counseling, enrollment, referral, and follow-up. We hold that opportunity leads to success and that success is defined by meeting personal and professional goals that create wellness, happiness, and self-sufficiency. We believe that no person is beyond assistance, and maintain a quality staff who work tirelessly to help individuals realize their own potential, strength, and resilience.
Objectives:
Primary emphasis is placed on improving academic competencies to grade-level and above while providing comprehensive educational opportunity programs to assist with the college enrollment and matriculation process.
Specialty:
College Preparation Services: Tutoring, College Tours, Academic Advising
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
Recreational Services:
Yes
Social Services:
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Evening:
Yes
Weekdays:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
During School:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Minimum GPA:
2.5
School Attended:
Yes
Income Based:
Yes
Residency Based:
Yes
Other Requirements :
first generation to college
Male:
30%
Female:
70%
First Generation:
95%
Two Year:
9%
Four Year:
90%
Hispanic/Latino (including Spain):
40%
American Indian or Alaska Native:
1%
Asian:
10%
Black or African American:
35%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander:
3%
White (Including Middle Eastern):
1%