Every time Lawn Care with a Purpose mows a lawn, a child gets closer to success in school. This social enterprise from Corners Outreach does more than make yards beautiful — it also helps build brighter futures for underserved students.

When Cinthia Valdez looks at the students who come to the after-school programs offered through Corners Academy, she sees reflections of herself.

“My whole family was in their shoes,” Cinthia, the Academy’s executive director said. “That was me about 26 years ago.”

Last October, pizza delivery driver, Armando arrived at Corners Outreach with lunch for some of the staff. He left with life-changing opportunities. 

Through Corners Academy’s music program, Rontray Miller uses lessons in music history, musical notes, dance and rhythm to help his students build confidence in themselves and better understand the world.

Soccer has been a part of Arturo Vasquez’s life for more than 30 years. For him, it’s become more than just a sport. It’s a way for him to mentor youth and develop their life skills.

The first summer Teresa’s daughters spent in Corners’ summer camp made a difference in their progress — socially and in their self-confidence, not to mention educationally.

When Mike Haun needs to find quality employees for the company he works for, the first place he looks is Corners Outreach’s Staffing With a Purpose.

“I think my mom would have loved to have had a program like we do in Early Learning now,” Pilar said. “There’s an academic benefit, trying to build that great foundation for our students, but it’s also about the community that’s being built within our moms.“