About us

About Future Lights

Opening doors to real-world learning for young people ages 5–18, beginning in the San Gabriel Valley and growing across Los Angeles County.

Our mission

Young people grow when the world opens up.

Our mission is to connect young people with the real world, open doors to new possibilities, and empower them to discover who they are and shape their own future.

Future Lights serves young people ages 5–18, beginning in the San Gabriel Valley and growing across Los Angeles County. We create opportunities for youth to learn by participating, contributing, meeting people, and exploring the world beyond the classroom.

The strengths we help young people build

01

Independent

Think clearly, make choices, and take initiative.

02

Adaptable

Navigate new settings, people, and challenges.

03

Responsible

Follow through, contribute, and care for others.

04

Resilient

Recover, learn, and begin again with confidence.

How growth happens

From seeing possibility to choosing a path.

  1. SeeMeet a wider world
  2. TryTake part in something real
  3. DiscoverRecognize strengths and interests
  4. ChooseMove forward with confidence

Board of Directors

Meet the people responsible for guiding our organization.

Meet our board

Our Team & Volunteers

Meet the people supporting our programs, families, and outreach.

Our team

Youth Spotlight

Celebrate student growth, service, and achievement.

Youth spotlight

Our charitable and educational purpose

Future Lights connects young people with cultural learning, community service, and experiences that build confidence, responsibility, and independent thinking. Our civic learning is nonpartisan and focuses on understanding how communities work.

Organization status

Future Lights Youth Alliance, Inc. is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation. We are preparing our application for IRS recognition under Section 501(c)(3). Recognition has not yet been granted.