PLUS ME Project

6957 North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, Ca
Our mission | PLUS ME Project activates the art of personal storytelling to build confidence in youth as they pursue their college, career, and life goals. |
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How you help | Our volunteers understand the value a role model can have on a student’s life and want to find meaningful ways to bring their talents and resources to help grow our mission. |
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About us | PLUS ME Project was launched in July 2013 by former Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) student, Richard Reyes. While earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Critical Theory/Social Justice from Occidental College, he began sharing the story of how he became the first in his family to attend college with middle and high school students. Richard reached over 12,500 students from over 70 schools in Los Angeles. The response was overwhelmingly positive and the need became clear: a narrative-based outreach program for students could greatly impact this city. Richard trained a small group of relatable role models to share their stories of how they made it to and through college. The team visited dozens of schools and noticed students were inspired by the stories they heard but something was still missing. Turns out, they were lacking the tools and resources that would help them understand and share their own stories. Over the years, PLUS ME developed eight story-based programs that lead students, guardians, and educators through the process of building their own stories. Our work helps students articulate their experiences through self-reflection and vulnerable sharing. This unique approach has positioned us as an industry-leading organization supporting student wellness and future life goals. We are proud to share that we have positively impacted the lives of over 200,000 students from over 450 schools and organizations throughout Southern California. |
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