To meet the immediate needs of individuals and families and increase their access to opportunities that strengthen their capacity to thrive.
To help people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives.
To provide individuals from marginalized communities with the knowledge and resources needed to thrive physically and emotionally.
To provide free classes in the arts, athletics, and academics every day, after school, to almost 1,000 students a day, grades 6th-12th. L.A.C.E.R. is creating opportunities, building academic skills, and preparing students for their future.
To serve our local community by creating connections between survivors of various forms of abuse, trauma, and mental illness with artists aimed at reducing the stigma of this collective plight, empowering those who have suffered from it, and providing a safe and encouraging space for both groups, as well as for the larger community.