KABC-TV: At-risk teens get business experience at mall Posted: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- It doesn't look like a classroom, but a store in Burbank
Town Center is teaching at-risk teens some valuable lessons. The store's student employees are learning
about work and business, with some real-life lessons in social responsibility.
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DailyNews: Burbank gift store chooses purpose over profit
Posted: 04/27/2010 - Like any gift boutique, Bliss Unlimited has artfully arranged its colorful handmade
baskets and gemstone bracelets to entice browsers to buy. But if customers linger a while, they will realize
purpose trumps profit at this shop in the Burbank Town Center.
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"I've come to respect and value the good work
done by the We Care For Youth project. I can assure you that
without the efforts of the project, our schools and communities
would have lost youth who are now becoming productive citizens.
The Glendale Unified School District values the work of We Care
For Youth and Bliss Unlimited and strongly encourages your
support." James R Brown, Superintendent, Glendale Unified School
District
"As part of We Care For Youth, Bliss Unlimited
is a worth while program and important addition to the Glendale
Community. Preparing our youth for employment as well as helping
them become responsible citizens is a vital need, and Bliss
Unlimited does this and more." Larry Zarian, Mayor of the City of Glendale
"In my many years in this field of working
with children, We Care For Youth programs are the most effective
at reaching out to youth in need and offering them unconditional
love, hope, self respect and direction. But even more
importantly, the programs are accepted by the youth." Sgt. Rick Young, Office of the Chief of Police
"I am convinced that the violence prevention
awareness and conflict skills that Linda Maxwell and Jose
Quintanar teach kids actually deter juvenile crime. Linda and
Jose are strong and compassionate partners who help us by
getting the kids before they find their way to us." Gil Garcetti, District Attorney, County of Los Angeles
"The Chamber has been very supportive of the
We Care For Youth organization and the opportunity it allows for
young people to receive training and assistance in the
preparation of employment and leadership in the community." Sharon R Beauchamp, Executive Vice President, Glendale
Chamber of Commerce
