The LAPD Youth Foundation Advisory Board Members represent individuals that are passionate about making a difference in the lives of inner-city youth. Such members are concerned about the current chain of events and a deteriorating society that is ultimately rooted that social injustice and below poverty levels causing inner-city youth to pursue what they believe is their only option by default – a life of crime.

It is the mission of the Advisory Board Members to attach their name and support to the LAPD Youth Foundation in an effort to make a difference in the lives of inner-city youth before they enter a life of crime. Once they enter a life of crime, it is very unlikely that they will ever get out. Saving the life of one child from a life of crime means that hundreds of lives will be saved as the inner-city youth will ultimately kill or be killed at some point in their life of gang membership and crime. They will use resources and City and State budgets only to be incarcerated and will have a future that is dark and heartbreaking.

Advisory Board Members of the LAPD Youth Foundation will not be required to make any financial commitments nor required to be involved with fundraising. Advisory Board Members are invited to attend the monthly board meeting with the Board of Directors as non-voting members. They demonstrate their commitment to this meaningful mission by providing support, direction, and their assistance. Such Advisory Board Members to participate and contribute their ideas to better assist the organization in strategizing on how the Youth Foundation can be more successful in achieving its goals. It is about making a difference in the lives of thousands of inner-city youth. The board members are passionate about making a difference today and in the future. The future are our kids – we must not let them down.