Compassion for Teen Life: Instilling the Importance of Education
March 11, 2011 Leave a comment
In 1999, Compassion for Teen Life was founded to provide children and teens from age 6 to age 22 and their families education, support, and lifestyle services. They work with local organizations including pharmaceutical and health companies to promote “Health Lifestyle” seminars on HIV/AIDS and obesity in public school students.
Compassion for Teen Life’s Goals for Children and Teens
- Health - Compassion for Teen Life emphasizes the importance of facing health issues globally such as women’s reproductive health; STDs and HIV; marijuana, alcohol, and drug abuse; and obesity.
- Maintaining an Active Lifestyle – The sports program with CFTL focuses on the both physical and psychological benefits from physical activity. Sports help students set and attain their goals by teaching them to work hard.
- Education - CFTL provides students with the technology and necessary skills they need to develop into adults that function in society with real jobs and real careers.
Get Involved with Compassion for Teen Life
You can volunteer with Compassion for Teen Life or donate to them. Visit their website and see what opportunities are available. To donate you can mail it to Compassion for Teen Life (CFTL) at 1201 E. Florence Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90001. Their phone number is 323-375-0401 and their email address is info@comp4teenlife.org.
