Flintridge Center

What Flintridge Center does

Flintridge Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Pasadena, California, founded in 1986 to break cycles of poverty, violence, and incarceration through workforce development, youth enrichment, and reintegration services. The organization operates three core programs: the Apprenticeship Preparation Program (APP), Youth of Promise (YOP), and Reintegration Services, plus ancillary offerings including SKILLZ Summer School, monthly PACT Resource Fairs, Record Change Clinics, and the D.A.D.S. fathers' program. APP is the flagship: a 240-hour, 12-week pre-apprenticeship built on the LA/OC Building Trades Council's Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3), combining 110 hours of classroom instruction across all construction trades with weekly life-skills sessions through partner 2nd Call, OSHA/CPR/First Aid certification, hands-on training via 40+ volunteer hours with Habitat for Humanity, and direct placement pipelines into eight or more union apprenticeship programs (Ironworkers Local 416, Carpenters Local 409/1506, IBEW Local 11, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 78/398, Cement Masons Local 600, Sheet Metal Workers, and Resilient Floor & Decorative Covering Local 1247). APP reports a 90% non-recidivism rate versus the LA County average of 53%, at a program cost of approximately $7,000 per trainee compared to $130,000+ per year of California imprisonment.

The organization's revenue model is grant- and donation-driven: government funding (Prop 47 $2.5M, Prop 39 $304K, AB 109 $170K), foundation grants (Pasadena Community Foundation, Tournament of Roses Foundation, Yes Virginia Fund, Pasadena Host Lions Club), corporate gifts, individual donors (Friends of Flintridge monthly program), and competition winnings (Social Venture Partners). All programs are delivered free of charge to participants, with APP enrollees receiving $800 bi-weekly stipends plus safety equipment and tool kits. Go-to-market is community- and referral-led, relying on parole officers, judges, probation, the Pasadena Police Department, schools (PUSD, Washington Middle School, La Pintoresca), and church partners for participant enrollment; visibility is built through annual reports, earned media (LA Times, Pasadena Now, NBC/CBS LA), and event-driven marketing including APP graduations, PACT fairs, and Second Chance Month. Customers served are primarily formerly incarcerated adults (75+ placed in union construction annually) and at-risk youth ages 6–25 (150 served annually through YOP and SKILLZ) across Pasadena, Altadena, and greater LA County. Staff size is 11–50, led by President Jaylene Moseley (30+ years tenure) and Executive Director Josh McCurry, with a workforce that includes several formerly incarcerated individuals in direct-service and outreach roles.

Name

Flintridge Center

Legal name

Flintridge Center

Website

https://flintridge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flintridge Center is a Pasadena, California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 that breaks cycles of poverty, violence, and incarceration through Youth of Promise mentoring, the Apprenticeship Preparation Program training formerly incarcerated adults for union construction careers, and Reintegration Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Community Reintegration Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Educational Support Services (6117), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrections & Reentry Adult Literacy (Justice-Involved Learners) (EDAAAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Juvenile Justice Education Programs (Detention & Correctional Education) (EDAJAEAB), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Academic Support & Learning Assistance (Tutoring Centers) (EDALABAF)

Keywords

• Workforce development
• Youth mentoring
• Reintegration services
• Apprenticeship training
• Community violence prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Donations: Individual donors, monthly giving program (Friends of Flintridge), and corporate donations provide operational funding.
2. Government Grants: AB 109 funding ($170,000), Prop 39 funding ($304,000), Prop 47 grant ($2.5 million), and state/county grants support specific programs.
3. Program Fees: All programs are free for participants. Participants receive bi-weekly stipends ($800) during APP training, protective workwear, and tool kits at no cost.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Flintridge Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers three core programs: Youth of Promise (mentoring, enrichment, and academic support for at-promise youth), the Apprenticeship Preparation Program (a 240-hour, 10-week pre-apprenticeship program training formerly incarcerated individuals for union construction careers using the MC3 curriculum), and Reintegration Services (case management, record expungement, and job development for formerly incarcerated community members). All programs are provided free of charge, with APP participants receiving bi-weekly stipends, protective workwear, and tool kits.

Product overview

Flintridge Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization offering a portfolio of programs focused on breaking the cycle of poverty, violence, and incarceration. The core offerings include: Youth of Promise (mentoring and academic support for at-risk youth), the Apprenticeship Preparation Program (APP, a 240-hour pre-apprenticeship training for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking union construction careers), Reintegration Services (case management, record expungement, and job development), SKILLZ Summer School (life skills and academic tutoring), and monthly PACT Resource Fairs. The organization operates from Pasadena, CA serving the greater LA County area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth of Promise Mentoring, enrichment, and academic support program for at-promise youth (ages 6-25) in Northwest Pasadena and Altadena. Provides academic tutoring, individual mentoring, life skills development, college and career guidance, and enrichment activities through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and youth-serving agencies.
• Apprenticeship Preparation Program (APP) A 240-hour, 10-week pre-apprenticeship program for formerly incarcerated individuals seeking careers in union construction trades. Uses the LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council's Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3), includes 110 hours of classroom instruction across all construction trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, ironworking, cement masonry, sheet metal), OSHA safety certification, CPR/First Aid training, blueprint reading, construction math, hands-on experience through Habitat for Humanity builds, and weekly life skills sessions facilitated by 2nd Call. Provides direct pipeline to union apprenticeships (Ironworkers Local 416, Carpenters Local 409/1506, IBEW Local 11, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 78/398, Cement Masons Local 600, Sheet Metal Workers Union). Participants receive $800 bi-weekly stipends, protective workwear, and tool kits at no cost.
• Reintegration Services Case management, record expungement, and job development program for community members following incarceration. Includes one-on-one case management with skilled specialists, Prop 47 record change clinics in partnership with Neighborhood Legal Services of LA County (NLSLA) and Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of LA (CHIRLA), mental health and substance abuse referrals, housing assistance referrals, financial literacy through Pasadena Federal Credit Union, employment referrals, and ongoing career support. Coordinates the monthly PACT (Pasadena/Altadena Community Team) Resource Fairs.
• SKILLZ Summer School Five-week summer program for at-risk youth hosted at Lake Avenue Church campus, providing life skills workshops (safe sex, anger management, communication, dating violence, self-esteem, goal setting via Day One), math tutoring (via Pasadena Unified School District teachers), college planning guidance (via College Access Plan), and enrichment activities. Serves approximately 150 youth annually.
• PACT Resource Fair Monthly community resource fair connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with service providers offering housing, employment, substance abuse treatment, health screening, and other reintegration resources. Coordinated by Flintridge Center in collaboration with the Pasadena/Altadena Reintegration Council.
• Record Change Clinics Legal clinics helping community members reduce qualifying felonies to misdemeanors and expunge misdemeanors under Proposition 47. Flintridge staff are trained by Neighborhood Legal Services of LA County (NLSLA) to assist with documentation and intake.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of APP graduates do not return to prison (vs 53% LA County average)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council AFL-CIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partnership providing the APP program 3x yearly at Flintridge. Council provides MC3 curriculum, union connections, and joint graduation ceremonies. Ron Miller from the Council presents certificates to graduates.
• San Gabriel Valley Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHands-on construction training partnership. APP participants gain 40+ hours of volunteer experience building homes, learning skills from framing to installing insulation. Diversity of tasks helps individuals focus on which trade to pursue.
• 2nd CallcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLife skills sessions covering anger management, communication, trauma, family dynamics, self-esteem, and conflict resolution. Founded by Skipp Townsend, formerly incarcerated himself. Sessions held weekly for all APP participants.
• ArtCenter College of DesignsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth of Promise partnership bringing ArtCenter student leaders to lead 10-week design workshops. Youth design transportation devices, build 3D models incorporating STEM skills. Annual partnership since 2015.
• Neighborhood Legal Services of LA County (NLSLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProp 47 Clinics helping community members reduce felonies to misdemeanors and expunge misdemeanors. Sandra Goodman provides training enabling Flintridge to assist with documentation.
• Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of LA (CHIRLA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Prop 47 Clinics providing training on legal processes for record change. Xiomara Corpeno provides expertise for clinics assisting immigrants with criminal records.
• Day OnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKILLZ Summer School partner providing life skills workshops covering safe sex, anger management, communication, dating violence, self-esteem, goal setting. Multi-year collaboration supporting youth development.
• Lake Avenue Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKILLZ Summer School host and partner. Provides campus facilities, student leaders for tutoring, and enrichment activities. Joint summer program serving 150 youth annually.
• Lake Avenue ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKILLZ Summer School host location. Provides campus facilities for 5-week summer program. Faith-based community partner supporting youth programs.
• College Access PlancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKILLZ Summer School partner providing tutors and college planning guidance. Helps youth accomplish goals and head toward higher education.
• Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSKILLZ Summer School partner providing teachers for math curriculum and academic support. Youth programs operate in coordination with district schools including Washington Middle School.
• Pasadena Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on reintegration efforts. AB 109 funding ($170,000) for case management, job development, and life skills services. Chief John Perez and Lieutenant Jason Clawson recognized for commitment to reintegration. Supports PACT Resource Fairs.
• Pasadena Federal Credit UnionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMary Wilson (retired president) provides financial literacy skills to APP participants. Hands-on activities teaching budgeting, credit building, and fee avoidance. Supporting long-term reintegration success.
• Pasadena/Altadena Reintegration CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultisector coalition coordinating PACT Resource Fairs. Coalition of organizations and agencies working together to reduce recidivism. Flintridge coordinates monthly fairs.
• ACTS Thrift StoresecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing vouchers for community members served by Flintridge. Donations to ACTS in Flintridge's name give vouchers for clothing, furniture, appliances for job interviews and homes.
• Los Angeles Clippers (Mentorship Assist Zone)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerYOP mentees participate in Clipper's Mentorship Assist Zone program. Youth attend games, visit training facility, roundtable discussions with players on leadership and goal setting.
• Catholic Big Brothers Big SisterssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPasadena Mentoring Partners network member. Mentors youth from Flintridge's YOP program. 11-year+ mentoring match recognized (mentor Edgar with mentee Ulises).
• Pasadena Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirefighters mentor YOP youth in groups and one-on-one. Mentors commit to minimum 1 year, 5 hours/month with mentees. Supports youth from Washington Middle School in high-need circumstances.
• IBEW Local 11coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion apprenticeship pathway for APP graduates. Site visits to training facilities. Jane Templin (VP) has partnered 7+ years. APP participants come prepared and succeed.
• Cement Masons Union Local 600coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion apprenticeship pathway. APP graduates James Griffin and Mack Lewis accepted post-graduation. Steady wages and benefits for career-track employment.
• Carpenters Union Local 409coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion apprenticeship pathway. APP graduate Genghis Hernandez accepted. Also accepts graduates like Louis Ortiz and Dave into apprenticeship programs.
• Ironworkers Local 416coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion apprenticeship pathway in Norwalk, CA. Diana Sanchez and Efren Martinez accepted as members. Pays 11% more than non-union roles on average.
• Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 78coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion apprenticeship pathway. APP students visit training site, submit paperwork, take aptitude tests. Trade encompasses welding, pipefitting, and diagramming.
• Resilient Floor and Decorative Covering Union Local 1247coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion apprenticeship pathway. Three Fall 2015 graduates (Erika, Christopher, Richard) accepted. Working at carpeting company, USC flooring project, and middle school construction.
• Sheet Metal Workers UnioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion apprenticeship pathway. APP students visit training site for insider perspective on careers. Industry offers specialty fabrication and HVAC work.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Homeboy Industries: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing reentry services, workforce training, and wraparound support for formerly incarcerated and gang-involved individuals. Most directly comparable peer given geographic overlap, similar justice-involved population focus, and comparable mix of social services plus vocational training.
• Defy Ventures: National nonprofit delivering entrepreneurship and workforce training to currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. Comparable target population and reentry-to-employment model, though focused on business ownership rather than union trades.
• The Last Mile: California-based nonprofit providing technology and workforce training inside prisons and post-release. Comparable reentry workforce development mission with overlapping government and foundation funder base.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): National reentry employment organization providing immediate paid work experience, job coaching, and retention support to people returning from incarceration. Direct peer in reentry-to-employment model with rigorous outcomes measurement.
• Anti-Recidivism Coalition: California-based nonprofit advocating for and supporting formerly incarcerated individuals through policy, mentorship, and reentry services. Comparable California reentry population, state-level policy influence, and reentry support model.
• Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) of Los Angeles: Los Angeles reentry nonprofit providing case management, employment support, and reintegration services to formerly incarcerated individuals. Direct geographic and mission overlap with Flintridge's Reintegration Services.
• Amity Foundation: California-based nonprofit operating in-prison and reentry programs including vocational training, substance abuse treatment, and housing. Comparable California reentry model with strong government contract base.

Broad incumbents

• Volunteers of America Los Angeles: Large national nonprofit's LA chapter providing reentry, workforce, and supportive housing services. Broader portfolio than Flintridge but overlapping reentry employment and justice-involved services.
• Goodwill Industries of Southern California: Large regional nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and reentry services across Southern California. Operates at significantly larger scale with broader program mix; overlaps with Flintridge on workforce entry pathways for underserved populations.

Emerging players

• California Conservation Corps: State-funded workforce development program for young adults offering paid job training in conservation and emergency response. Comparable model of paid stipended training with pathways to careers, though serving a different population segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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