The Brotherhood Crusade in South Los Angeles Saturday received $50,000 from Spectrum to provide job training and career development programs.
The partnership started Saturday with repairs and other physical improvements at a Brotherhood Crusade facility but the money will be used for job-training and career-development programs and other workforce-related efforts, according to a Spectrum press release.
“The long-term partnership we are creating with Brotherhood Crusade will make a real difference in the lives of local residents by giving them the skills, tools and updated facilities they need to improve their economic situation,” said Rahman Khan, group vice president, Community Impact for Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum brand of connectivity services.
Spectrum also donated new laptops, dedicated a new space to support the organization’s training and technology programs and will provide Brotherhood Crusade its advanced 1 gigabit-per-second internet service, for the life of the program.
“Being selected as a Spectrum Community Center Assist partner will enable us to enhance our efforts in Los Angeles, particularly through our youth and young adult workforce development programs serving 16- to 29-year-olds with changing the trajectory of their lives with full-time, part-time employment and internships,” said Charisse Bremond-Weaver, President and CEO, Brotherhood Crusade. “This support will allow us to extend our mission of empowering under served youth and families while continuing to serve as a vital resource hub for South Los Angeles residents.”