The Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation

What The Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation does

The Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation (AVCUF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in the Antelope Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, delivering youth and family services to children, youth, and families ages 5-26 across Lancaster, Palmdale, Pasadena, Altadena, Los Angeles, and Compton. The foundation was founded by Cedric, a former NFL draftee (St. Louis Rams / Miami Dolphins) who subsequently spent over 25 years in youth and adult rehabilitation as a teacher with LAUSD and a probation officer for the County of Los Angeles, and is currently pursuing a master's in restorative practices.

The organization's core products are organized into five pillars: mental health resources (workshops, individual and group counseling); child empowerment programs (mentoring, gang prevention, gun violence intervention); educational initiatives (tutoring, financial literacy, project-based learning); sports and athletics (year-round football, cheerleading, boxing, basketball, golf led by college students and community professionals); and recreational programs (after-school clubs, family events, community baby showers). Delivery occurs primarily through direct contracts with public school districts — notably ASES and ELO-P after-school programs at 8 Lancaster School District schools and mentoring at Palmdale, Lancaster, and Eastside Union sites — supplemented by community events, counseling sessions, and educational workshops. The foundation has integrated AI-powered personalized learning plans and progress tracking for student outcome monitoring, though technology is not the organization's primary function. Key institutional partners include the LA Rams, Major League Soccer, NFL Flag Football, AAIMM, Los Angeles County Mental Health, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's Sigma Iota Iota Chapter, and the Antelope Valley YMCA, with the founder additionally serving as president of the AV Black Chamber of Commerce.

The business model is nonprofit grant and donation funded: programs are provided at no cost to participants, with revenue derived from state-funded ASES/ELO-P contracts, philanthropic donations solicited via the foundation's website, and in-kind corporate sponsorships (e.g., In-N-Out Burger food donations). Pricing is not applicable in the commercial sense. The foundation has received three consecutive Volunteer of the Year awards (2022-2024) from the Omega Psi Phi Sigma Iota Iota Chapter and Nonprofit of the Year recognition from the fraternity (2023) and the Three Heart Foundation (2024), alongside community recognition from the Lancaster and Eastside Union School Districts, the cities of Lancaster and Palmdale, Assemblyman Tom Lackey, and Senator Wilk.

Name

The Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation

Legal name

The Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation

Website

https://avupliftone.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering education, mental health, sports, and recreation programs to youth ages 5-26 and families across Los Angeles County, primarily through state-funded after-school and mentoring contracts with the Lancaster, Palmdale, and Eastside Union school districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGADAJ

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYBPAGADAC

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Education & Youth Development Nonprofits

SECONDARYTHAAAOAB

Youth Adventure Camps & Summer Programs

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Educational Adventure Programs (Outdoor Education, Skill Development)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school education
• Community nonprofit services
• Youth sports programs
• Mental health counseling

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation (AVCUF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers youth empowerment programs for children, youth, and families ages 5-26 across Los Angeles County. Its core offerings include state-funded ASES and ELO-P after-school programs, mental health workshops and counseling, child empowerment programs (mentoring, gang prevention, gun violence intervention), educational initiatives (tutoring, financial literacy), sports and athletics (football, cheerleading, boxing, basketball, golf), and recreational community events including Community Baby Showers.

Product overview

The Antelope Valley Community Uplift Foundation operates as a unified nonprofit service platform offering comprehensive youth empowerment programs across Los Angeles County. The foundation's core offerings include mental health resources (workshops and counseling services), child empowerment programs (mentoring, gang prevention, and gun violence intervention), educational initiatives (ASES and ELO-P after-school programs, tutoring, financial literacy), sports and athletics (football, cheerleading, boxing, basketball, golf), and recreational activities (after-school clubs, family events, community baby showers). These programs collectively serve youth ages 5-26 and their families, unified under the motto 'There Is No Uplift Without U' to strengthen families through holistic support spanning academics, physical development, mental wellness, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASES and ELO-P After-School Programs State-funded after-school programs operating at eight Lancaster School District schools, offering academic support, enrichment activities, and over thirty non-school-day programs based on student and community feedback for youth ages 5-26.
• Mental Health Workshops and Counseling Services Year-round workshops and individual or group counseling sessions led by experienced counselors that address emotional well-being, stress management, self-esteem, and resilience, breaking down barriers to mental health support in underserved communities.
• Child Empowerment and Mentoring Programs Mentorship, life skills, gang prevention, gun violence intervention, and high-risk mentoring programs at three Palmdale School District sites, two Lancaster School District sites, and Cole Middle School in the Eastside Union School District for at-promise youth.
• Sports and Athletics Programs Year-round sports activities led by college students and community professionals, including youth football (NFL Flag partnership with Los Angeles Rams), cheerleading, boxing, basketball tournaments, and golf programs that promote teamwork, leadership, and healthy lifestyles.
• Educational Initiatives Tutoring, mentorship, financial literacy education, and project-based learning programs that foster curiosity and academic growth for all learning styles and backgrounds, including AI-powered personalized learning plans and progress tracking.
• Recreational Programs After-school clubs, family events, family movie nights, bowling nights, holiday parties, art workshops, and community baby showers that foster belonging and joy for children, youth, and families.
• Community Baby Showers Events held in partnership with African American Infant Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) that educate young mothers on self-care and connect them with diapers, car seats, baby formula, mental health professionals, and doulas.

Quantifiable outcome

• ASES and ELO-P after-school programs operating at 8 Lancaster School District schools
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Los Angeles RamscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting youth football programs, cheerleading, and community events including Dodgers Family Night. The Rams partnership enables youth exposure to professional sports and helps youth dream big.
• Major League SoccercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership bringing professional soccer programming and opportunities to youth in the Antelope Valley community.
• African American Infant Maternal Mortality (AAIMM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Community Baby Showers that educates young mothers on self-care and connects them with essential resources including diapers, car seats, baby formula, mental health professionals, and doulas.
• Lancaster School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASES and ELO-P after-school programs operating at 8 Lancaster School District schools with over 30 non-school-day programs based on student and community feedback.
• Palmdale School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentoring programs at 3 Palmdale School District sites supporting at-promise youth.
• Eastside Union School District - Cole Middle SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentoring programs at Cole Middle School supporting youth development.
• Los Angeles County Mental HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health workshops and services helping break down barriers and reduce stigma around mental health in the community, connecting individuals and families with necessary services.
• Bridge Builders FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enhancing the foundation's reach and effectiveness in youth and community development.
• Antelope Valley Community CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing educational opportunities and support for youth in the Antelope Valley.
• Charles Drew Medical UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting health-related programs and initiatives for community wellness.
• NFL Flag FootballmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Que Corps partnership bringing flag football programming to youth through NFL Flag football leagues.
• Antelope Valley YMCAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder serves on the board of directors, enhancing collaborative youth and family programming.
• AV Black Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder serves as president, supporting economic empowerment and community business development.
• In-N-Out BurgerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity event support through food donations for community events.
• Training for Life USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting life skills and training programs for youth and families.
• The Color of Wine AVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership supporting cultural and arts programming.
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Sigma Iota Iota ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding fraternity chapter supporting community initiatives including Omega Bootcamp (Omega Manhood Bootcamp) and various youth development programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• LA's BEST (Better Educated Students for Tomorrow): Los Angeles' flagship after-school enrichment nonprofit serving LAUSD elementary schools — operates in the same county, competes for the same state-administered after-school funding pools, and serves a comparable at-promise youth population.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Antelope Valley: Operates the same youth development model — sports, education, mentoring, after-school programming — directly within the same Antelope Valley service area, competing for the same school district contracts, families, and donor dollars.
• Communities In Schools of Los Angeles: Embeds coordinators in LA-area schools to connect at-promise students with mentoring, academics, and basic needs — overlaps with AVCUF's school-based mentoring and at-promise youth service delivery.
• Police Athletic League (PAL): Combines sports-based youth development with at-risk youth intervention and mentoring — mirrors AVCUF's gang prevention, gun violence intervention, and sports delivery model in underserved communities.
• Antelope Valley YMCA: Local YMCA branch delivering youth sports, mentoring, and family programming in the same Antelope Valley geography; AVCUF's founder already sits on its board, making it a strategic adjacent competitor and partner.
• After-School All-Stars Los Angeles: National nonprofit running free, comprehensive after-school programs in LA-area Title I schools, overlapping directly with AVCUF's ASES/ELO-P delivery model and competing for the same district partnerships.
• City Year Los Angeles: AmeriCorps-driven student success program deployed in LA-area schools, sharing AVCUF's mission of academic and developmental support for at-promise youth in district partnerships.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles: Operates the same 1:1 and group mentoring programs for at-promise youth that AVCUF runs across Palmdale, Lancaster, and Eastside Union school sites, competing for the same mentor pipeline and foundation grants.

Others

• MENTOR California: Statewide mentoring infrastructure organization — not a direct service competitor but a critical capacity-building and funding partner that AVCUF could plug into to scale its mentoring programs.

Emerging players

• DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI / East Harlem Tutorial Program model): Combines youth sports, education, and family services into a single integrated platform for underserved youth — closest analog to AVCUF's holistic model, though operating in New York rather than Los Angeles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AVBCOC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avcuf

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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