Season of Thanks

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As we embrace the spirit of gratitude this season, Pillars to Prosperity is honored to give back to some very deserving and important initiatives. In the true spirit of Thanksgiving, we are proud to announce two special donations to organizations making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Pursuant to its three Pillars, which emphasize health, education, and shelter, Pillars has identified the Benhti Economic Development Corporation (“BEDCO”) and the Los Angeles Unified School District as its spotlight recipients.

Education, Health, and Shelter

BEDCO’s core mission aims to enhance and grow economic opportunities for its employees and its tribes, focusing on maintaining sustainable development. In alignment with these efforts, Pillars will provide support to ensure that community members are able to gather in the local Youth Center without concerns for heat. The center is a gathering place and a source of refuge when the local temperatures dip below -50. We are inspired by BEDCO’s story and look forward to hearing the stories shared by the members as they gather in the space.

Health and Education

The LAUSD, through its Education Foundation and Homeless Education Office (HEO), works tirelessly to support families that are experiencing homelessness. The office provides access to educational and social enrichment programs designed to increase access to academic and overall student success. We are thrilled to make a contribution to this important work as we believe that it will catalyze growth and success among the most at-risk youth and populations.

At Pillars to Prosperity, we are committed to uplifting our community, and this Season of Thanks is a reminder that together, we can make a lasting impact.

Stay tuned for more updates as we head into 2025!

Russell Westbrook Academy – Ribbon Cutting Event

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Pillars to Prosperity, alongside the LA Promise Fund had the privilege of attending the ribbon cutting at the Russell Westbrook Academy!

With the completion of this phase of the project, students have been provided with increased access to courses and facilities that will help them to discover their vocations. We could go on forever, but we thought we’d let the event speaks for itself:

Reach out to Pillars to Prosperity to learn how you too can make a lasting impact!

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Russell Westbrook Academy – Demolition Event

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Pillars to Prosperity are excited to partner with the LA Promise Fund and the Russell Westbrook Academy to enhance educational offerings in the greater Los Angeles Community. Pursuant to our education Pillar, the Russell Westbrook Academy’s principles align with the Foundation’s endeavor to increase access to education and resources, to help ensure that citizens in the greater Los Angeles area are equipped with skills to remain competitive in an ever-growing technology-based landscape. Here’s a sneak peek of the groundbreaking for Russell’s newest facility where Pillars to Prosperity founders Joe Falls and Anet Cortez rolled up their sleeves to get things going. We are excited for what the future has in store and to take part in this important work.

PILLARS’ Announces partnership with human-IT to bridge the digital Divide

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Founders of Leap Theory, LLC., a financial technology company in Los Angeles, California, have announced the launch of the Pillars to Prosperity Foundation and its subsequent community partnership with human-I-T.

In addition to donating computer hardware, Morgan Gethers, Chief Executive Officer, Anet Moradian, Chief Operations Officer, and Joe Falls, Chief Marketing Officer, wanted to utilize their resources and reputation in the tech industry to inspire change. “A partnership with human-I-T is the perfect match because they are already doing the work. We care and believe we can have a long-term impact on improving peoples lives simply by partnering with like-minded organizations such as human-I-T.”, offers the leadership team.

Gethers, Moradian, and Falls will serve as Board Members for the Pillars foundation. The three are eager to steer the foundations mission and vision which is to provide a gateway for families to access quality housing, education, and healthcare resources. The goal is to also become an organization known for delivering premier financial literacy programming while supporting fellow charities through financial contributions and volunteer
work throughout the year. 

Amidst the global pandemic, human-I-T officials have shared their dismay for the lack of virtual learning tools made available to students and parents alike. In order to start the change, Pillars to Prosperity has taken the first step by donating $20,000 in support of this relief effort. This will lead the organization to develop a social campaign to encourage participation from other professionals in the FinTech industry along with new programming plans are set to be announced in the Fall of 2021. The Pillars to Prosperity Foundation is a 501c3 organization that is headquartered in West Los Angeles, California. For donations, programming inquiries, and media requests, please email contact@prosperitypillars.org.

Earth Day 2021: How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint By Donating Your Old Tech

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It is true that the work we do in our communities has a longstanding impact on future generations. This is why Earth Day is so important. This year, Earth Day has our attention for a number of reasons.

First with the intense discussions surrounding climate change, and secondly the impact of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, that has been felt on so many levels. Many of us are wondering what we can do to help those in need. Monetary donations are the first thing that comes to mind. Sure writing a check is great! But think about what types of digital devices laying around your home or office you are no longer using. In such a pivotal time when virtual learning is the new normal, your device can help a student access classes from the comfort of their home, without the risk of spreading the virus.

For over 10 years, our partners at human-IT have led the charge in repurposing tech to help families in need. Their services include machine waste management, device refurbishing, and certified data destruction services that safely wipe sensitive data from your machine. As leaders in this area we are happy to support their mission to not only “Bridge The Digital Divide,” but also to reduce the carbon footprint. To learn more about human-I-T and how you can donate today, visit www.human-it.org