SOSMentor

Health, Wellness and FitnessCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees

SOSMentor is a wellness and fitness service provider based in Calabasas, California, focused on educating and empowering underserved youth in Los Angeles to adopt healthier eating habits and active lifestyles. The organization engages directly with students through programs that emphasize increased fruit and vegetable consumption, reduced soda and junk food intake, and regular breakfast, aiming to foster physical and mental well-being that supports lasting lifestyle changes. Its approach extends beyond individual education by encouraging participants to share learned healthy practices with families and the broader community, creating a broader community impact. SOSMentor achieves a wide reach through partnerships with key stakeholders within the Los Angeles Unified School District and local schools, including administrators, coaches, teachers, nurses, and after-school programs. The group operates in the wellness and fitness services space, addressing gaps such as limited nutrition education in schools, reduced time for physical activity, and barriers to access to health professionals, with a focus on youth in the Los Angeles area. The organization’s work is grounded in the needs of communities where fast-food prevalence, underinsurance, and unsafe spaces for exercise can hinder healthy choices, and it is based in Calabasas, California, serving the surrounding region.

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