Our Impact

The Life Learning Center helps people choose a different life and provides the tools, resources and support they need to achieve it. By transforming themselves, our Candidates and Members transform their communities and build a better future for everyone.

I went from the lowest feeling in the world to the greatest feeling.

Who We Serve

Our Foundations for a Better Life™ Program helps people choose what they want to be and put in the work to achieve it. Often, those we serve struggle to overcome disadvantages related to generational poverty. These statistics offer a snapshot of some of the barriers our Candidates face and how the Life Learning Center is equipped to help.

79%

say they struggle to meet basic needs

We provide clothing, food, and much more to remove the burden and help people focus on meeting their professional and personal goals

67%

At program start, stated they had no income

We help Candidates secure stable employment and guide Members as they work to sustain it.

81%

have a criminal background and 80% have substance use disorder

We teach Candidates the life skills they need to choose a different path and we offer Support Groups and Peer Support for those in recovery

Our Impact

Based on 2024 programming

basic needs are met and 93% reported improvements in healthy behaviors since starting the program

Improvements in eating patterns, working out, routine healthcare visits, dental care, attendance at recovery meetings, etc. 

100% were employed or enrolled in post-secondary education before gaining Member status

$8.5 million has been put back into the economy with an average salary of $18/hour

Life Learning Center Members have a 4.45% recidivism rate, while the national average is 83%

We give people the tools they need to choose a different life and continue on that new path