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t Believe Foundation we work to make
that happen, through holistic community
outreach events and programs to meet
the needs of the whole person. We can meet academic, physical , emotional, and social needs, but to
neglect spiritual needs is to fall short.
OUR MISSION
E
mphasizing the universal appeal of the entertainment industry, we seek to inspire inner-city youth
to become the artists and audiences of the future.
In addition to after school performing arts workshops, television productions and music workshops, Believe Foundation
has just partnered with Institute for Maximum Human Potential. This partnership will
be the guiding force behind the creation of
the Los Angeles School of Arts and Entertainment, a performing arts school slated to
open in 2014.
W
e have to give them a reason to
believe. When Gregory Smith the
founder, reaches the hearts of
troubled young people, real change begins. Broken
spirits are restored, making way for hope, which can
inspire
an
entire
family. When families' change, something even bigger
happens, neighborhoods change and
W
e're providing options
for those who have few or no
options. To believe in themselves is all we ask. It's a simple philosophy. Start kids off
the right path and they will lead us to greatness. Believe
Foundation is changing at risk kids in Los Angeles one kid,
one family and one block at a time - and it all starts with a
child or a young person. We believe if we impact their lives
early on by giving them options and hope
for the future, they will become productive
members of the community and have a
positive, lasting impression on society.
Before changes occur in a person’s life it
must occur in a person's heart and they
have to believe in themselves and their
talents.
20
that kid starts to
believe.
GREG SMITH
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO
MICHAEL BEARDEN
BOARD CHAIRMAN