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Dale Ray Smith standing by the mural of himself in San Francisco, CA. “First of all I’m honored. I got picked because I made a difference in many young lives in the Bay Area, mainly in San Francisco. The mural includes many other individuals who also impacted the lives of teens at risk.”- Dale Ray
find out how you can be a part of gaining ground
There are numerous ways you can join the Gaining Ground Youth Services Family. Whether you want to enroll yourself or your child, join our amazing team of volunteers, partner with us or become a donor.
Enroll your child/yourself 15-24 years old in Gaining Ground Youth Services programs
Become a Gaining Ground Youth Services volunteer or mentor
Become a business partner of Gaining Ground Youth Services
Become a donor and support our mission of transforming the lives of at-risk youth. No contribution is too small and we greatly appreciate your support.
Your donation will go towards:
Providing services for underserved at-risk youth
Helping to fund and secure an after school center for at-risk youth in the Houston, Texas area
Helping to fund and secure a safe house for at-risk youth in the Houston, Texas area
Providing professional development courses for law enforcement on conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, ending police brutality, racism and profiling of people of color