News & Announcements

June 17, 2025

SCF is jazzed to invite you to “Fly Me To The Moon” starring Richard Shelton as Frank Sinatra, a thrilling night of music, fundraising, and community spirit – all to uplift student success across southeast Los Angeles County!

Join us as Mr. Shelton puts on a treat for music fans and supporters of Southeast Community Foundation!

Tickets and more information are available at www.secfoundation.org/sinatra-benefit-concert-2025


  

February 12, 2025

Southeast Community Foundation is excited to announce that it earned a 2025 Gold Seal of Transparency from Candid!  Candid is a nonprofit that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Candid removes barriers to data and resources for nonprofits, creating a more effective, efficient, and equitable social sector.  SCF is thrilled to have earned this honor.

  

January 22, 2025

We are honored to share that SCF has been awarded a Vernon CommUNITY Fund grant! We are excited to partner with the City of Vernon to continue to offer our high-dosage tutoring programs to the youth in the Vernon Area. Thank you to the Vernon City Council and the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee for this honor.

In January, Southeast Community Foundation was recognized with other local organizations at a City of Vernon City Council meeting. We were recognized for our mission to promote positive social and academic development of disadvantaged youth in the Vernon Area.


  

Southeast Community Foundation Receives $15,000 Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation

Los Angeles, CA (September 17, 2024) – Southeast Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization specializing in high-dose tutoring for students in Los Angeles, announced it received a $15,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation. This grant will support SCF’s work in administering high-dose tutoring sessions to students in need in Los Angeles.

“We are deeply grateful to US Bank for their generous donation, which will help us further our mission of supporting the communities and students we serve. Their contribution reflects a shared commitment to empowering young individuals and fostering positive change. Together, we can make a lasting local impact for those who need it most,” said Cassandra Harris, Executive Director of the Southeast Community Foundation.

Southeast Community Foundation (SCF) has been the leader in High-Impact Tutoring in Southeast Los Angeles for nearly a decade.  Southeast Community Foundation is dedicated to enabling students in the Los Angeles region to get the help they need to secure their future.  SCF is a group of passionate teachers, tutors, and professionals with strong ties to Los Angeles and want to better the communities where they live.

U.S. Bank is committed to powering human potential and creating lasting change in communities. The bank does this through the Community Possible platform, including philanthropy, community investments, and team member volunteerism.

For more information about Southeast Community Foundation and its programs, visit www.secfoundation.org.

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Southeast Community Foundation is thrilled to announce our partnership with LAUSD for the 2024-2025 school year! SCF is ready to bring our high-dose tutoring programs to more students. We want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of students by empowering them to achieve their full potential and thrive academically. We look forward to collaborating with LAUSD to create a brighter future for all students!