Est. 2025 · South Los Angeles

Power.
Greatness.
Strength.

We close the practical gaps that hold neighborhoods back — with discipline, presence, and pathways.

Young South LA student athletes in the locker room
Dorsey Legacy Initiative · Flagship 2025“Protected, prepared, and positioned.”
Community SafetyYouth MentorshipAthletic LeadershipTransportation AccessCareer PathwaysDorsey Legacy
Community SafetyYouth MentorshipAthletic LeadershipTransportation AccessCareer PathwaysDorsey Legacy
The Mission

PGS Foundation strengthens underserved communities in Los Angeles by delivering power, greatness, and strength — through safety education, athletic mentorship, transportation support, and career programming.

Power

Community safety, preparedness, and disciplined leadership that puts neighborhoods in control.

Greatness

Mentorship, athletics, and academic readiness that raise the ceiling for every young person.

Strength

Transportation, family support, and long-term pathways that hold lives steady.

Pillars

Five lanes.
One outcome.

01
Community Safety

Safety education, de-escalation, and preparedness — without fear or punishment.

02
Mentorship & Athletics

Cohorts and 1:1 coaching for student-athletes. Discipline that translates beyond sport.

03
Transportation Access

Rides to practice, interviews, training, and care. Removing the barrier between effort and opportunity.

04
Career Exposure

Real careers, real pipelines. Internships, apprenticeships, and exposure days.

05
Community Giveback

Back-to-school, holiday support, youth gear, and neighborhood revitalization.

High school weight room at golden hour
Flagship Initiative

The Dorsey
Legacy Initiative.

A place-based partnership anchoring Year One impact at Dorsey High and surrounding feeder neighborhoods. Designed to be high-visibility, measurable, and a model for replication across LAUSD.

  • Weight Room RebuildEquipment + build-out support
  • Team TransportationVan/bus sponsorship model
  • Uniforms & GearFootball and basketball
  • Leadership TrackAthlete-to-leader cohorts
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Why

“We deliver practical support — not handouts — designed for measurable, sustainable impact.”

Gregory Jordan · Founder & Board Chair
Mentor speaking with a young athlete
Who & Where

Built for South LA.

Year One focus: student-athletes and at-promise youth in under-resourced neighborhoods anchored in South Los Angeles and surrounding feeder schools.

Ages 12–18
Middle & high school student-athletes — mentorship, training, and college prep
Ages 8–11
Elementary youth — community giveback, gear drives, and after-school programs
Ages 18–24
Young adults — workforce readiness, transit support, and career pathways
Families
Households in crisis — emergency hardship support and resource navigation
Aerial view of South Los Angeles at golden hour
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Impact Tracker

Numbers we
refuse to fake.

Live targets for Year One. Updated quarterly with audited progress against our public goals.

Student-Athletes Mentored
26%
64/ 250
Rides Provided
31%
312/ 1,000
Weight Room Rebuild
38%
38%/ 100%
Career Exposure Hours
27%
540hrs/ 2,000hrs
Partners

Built with the
neighborhood.

Schools, civic groups, athletic brands, and South LA institutions standing alongside the work. Partnership inquiries are open.

Dorsey High
LAUSD
South LA Collective
Crenshaw YMCA
Watts Empowerment
Inglewood Athletics
LA84 Foundation
Brotherhood Crusade
FAQ

Straight
answers.

For parents, athletes, coaches, and donors. Don't see your question? Reach the team directly.

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Who does PGS Foundation serve?+

South Los Angeles youth ages 8–24, with a Year One focus on student-athletes and at-promise youth anchored in South Los Angeles and surrounding feeder schools.

How are donations used?+

Every dollar is routed to one of five pillars — community safety, mentorship, transportation, career pathways, or community giveback — and tracked against publicly reported outcomes.

Is PGS Foundation a 501(c)(3)?+

Yes. PGS Foundation operates as a registered nonprofit. Governance, compliance status, and gift policies are available on the Board page.

Can my company sponsor a program?+

Absolutely. Corporate sponsorships fund transportation, weight room equipment, and uniforms. Reach out via the Contact page to scope a partnership.

How do students apply for mentorship?+

Mentorship cohorts run through partner schools. Students, parents, and coaches can request information through the Contact page.

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next generation.