A 501(c)(3)

Our Mission

We calibrate: We transform and elevate the lives of tomorrow’s leaders from under-resourced communities, particularly the descendants of American slavery, by providing spaces where they experience their best selves, feel valued for the potential they bring to the world, and prepare to reinvest their time and talents back into their communities.

Our Origin Story
As she started schools in the 1990’s, co-founder Charletta Johnson knew that her South Los Angeles students needed a safe school culture to foster trust, mutual respect, and accountability...
Our Program: Connections®
Connections is a data-driven, social-emotional learning (SEL) program. It is a structured process designed to create a protective space...

Our Team

Calibrate’s team consists of alumni – either of Connections or of our partnering nonprofits – who grew up in South L.A. and witnessed the transformational benefits of Connections within themselves and their communities. In addition, our trainers and half of our board members are veteran educators. We “Calibrate” training and job opportunities, as our Connections facilitators receive free training and are paid to facilitate.

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