HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Our Generation Cares (OGC) started grassroots work with first generation entrepreneurs in early 2020 in the city Long Beach - we had no idea how far or gratifying our intentions would be! We began by volunteering our professional services to restaurateurs who were in the brink of bankruptcy due to COVID-19 business mandated restrictions. Through community outreach and innovation, we were able to raise a total of $100K+ in a short time and were fortunate to be on the Ellen DeGeneres Show in April 2021 to share our accomplishment. In a matter of weeks to months we've fully renovated and grown from the walls and parking lot of our restaurant/venue, to our new temple of passion - Grace on 3rd Community Center in Long Beach, CA.
OGC Mission
Our mission is to help our urban, disadvantaged youth and young adults achieve success through paving realistic opportunities towards entrepreneurship, rewarding career paths, and the arts. We are passionate about creating safe inclusive spaces where all generations in our communities can support, belong, and connect.
OGC Vision
We intend to execute that by impacting small business community needs, starting with improving neighborhood character through mentorship and unique hands-on job training programs with artistic, energetic entrepreneurs eager to engage in community needs. Equally important is educating our friends and neighbors, while promoting equality and financial growth throughout all cultures, ages and lifestyles in the communities we serve.
Values
Hustle & Care
Passion & Purpose
Authenticity & Inclusion
Failures & Lessons
Youth & Entrepreneurship
Meet the Team
ALBA DANELY
Creator & Labs Mentor
Tel: 310-844-1885
Email: a.danely@ogcareslabs.org
SHELLY GUEVARA
P.I.C & Labs Mentor
Tel: 310-844-0183
Email: s.guevara@ogcareslabs.org
YOSIO ZARAGOZA
Labs Mentor
Tel: 562-444-4444
Email: y.zaragoza@ogcareslabs.org
COACH CAMERON
Labs Mentor
Tel: 562-445-4488
Email: c.cameron@ogcareslabs.org