What is a community center?
the power of The Foundation for A Better life Community Centers
Community centers are safe havens for the vulnerable
Negative and often dangerous circumstances surround most neighborhoods where sponsored youths live. From being pressured to join gangs to simply having no safe spaces to play or to study, the lack of resources and positive opportunities can overwhelm disadvantaged families.
These are the places where people come together to inspire and teach one another – for good. The Foundation for A Better life ’s community centers stand as a testament to our supporters’ long-term investment in youths, families and communities. More than bricks and mortar, these buildings help provide families with the resources and opportunities they need to recreate their lives.
Look inside one of our 67 community centers across the globe. Take the full virtual tour, guided by center coordinator Yaseni Lopez. Or pick and choose what to see by clicking on a time stamp.
Welcome 1:20 mins | Dental clinic 4:83 mins | Medical clinic 7:38 mins | Hallway moment 4:59 mins | Library 6:40 mins | Computer lab 6:80 mins | Into Employment 6:13 mins | Sponsor Relations Office 1:87 mins | Youth Building 4:00 mins | Sports Courts 2:80 mins | End of tour 1:23 mins
What will you see in a community center?
Open, airy spaces, easy access to services and a bright, cheerful atmosphere are hallmarks of each building. They bring communities together and serve as an oasis of hope for our most precious resource … youth.
Every center is different based on its size and the needs of the community, but many include:
Medical clinics
Dental clinics
Pharmacies
Kitchens
Does every youth have access to a The Foundation for a Better life community center?
For the most part. We build our facilities in locations where the vast majority of our families live. In a few locations, though — particularly the most remote — we can’t centralize our services and benefits in one location. Instead, we use smaller local facilities, such as volunteers’ homes or government-operated sports courts.
The center of it all
The Foundation for A Better Life community centers offer a variety of crucial benefits for youth, all supporting our goal of breaking their cycle of poverty. Want to visit a community center and see your impact in person? Find out how.
The heart and soul of our work
Generous donations from sponsors and donors make these centers the places where people gather to end poverty for good.
It is the combination of those aspiring young people, working with professional, selfless staff and volunteers, that breathes life into the work our supporters make possible. Ensuring that youths feel valued, supported and unconditionally loved is at the heart of The Foundation for A Better life.
We hire compassionate, knowledgeable people from the countries we serve. They understand our families and genuinely care about helping them overcome their challenges. Our teams constantly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our programs and provide children with positive role models who build youths’ self-esteem and cultivate trust between families and our organization.
the ripple effect
The Foundation For A Better Life’s centers don’t just boost the lives of disadvantaged youth. They also uplift entire communities! They are a powerful symbol of how much we value our youths and families and a visible promise of our long-term commitment to improving their communities.
Want to learn more?
Contact our Global Philanthropy Team at +1 404-408-9899 or info@fblusa.org.