Who We Are
Gangfree.org was developed by the Gang Alternatives Program (GAP), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides services and programs to promote a gangfree lifestyle to young people and their families.
Every day, GAP’s positive impact is felt by thousands of people in multiple communities in and around the Los Angeles area – Boyle Heights, Carson, Compton, Downtown Los Angeles, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Lynwood, Rowland Heights, San Pedro, South Los Angeles, Unincorporated Whittier, Watts, and Wilmington. By introducing the new revitalize Gangfree.org website, GAP can expand its support to countless young people, residents, funders and stakeholders throughout Los Angeles County.
Our Gangfree Vision:
To prevent young people from joining gangs.
Our Gangfree Mission:
To eliminate the base of gang membership by having a generation of young people say, “no” to gangs and “yes” to positive lifestyle choices.
Our Gangfree Goals:
- Promote a Gangfree lifestyle to all young people and their families.
- Provide gang awareness and gang prevention education to all elementary and middle school age children.
- Offer a parent education component to support children in resisting the temptations of gang membership.
- Maintain a graffiti removal and community clean up service for areas around schools, parks, businesses and residences
Our Gangfree Program Components:
- School-based youth gang prevention curriculum for 2nd, 4th,
and 6th grades - Court approved parent and teen education program
- Graffiti prevention education program
- Extensive graffiti abatement program
- Bulky items pick up program
- Community Beautification
- Youth job training and development
- STEP-UP! after school programs
- Outreach and referral services
- Gangfree Life®
- Gangfree Life® Academy
