A WEEK IN WATTS premiered recently at The Grove. The documentary highlights two of our Belles, Jennifer Alvarado, Green Tie ’17, and Petra Avelar, Blue Tie ’20, who are part of Operation Progress Los Angeles. The mission of Operation Progress is to empower underserved youth to become educated, capable, ethical and productive people who will in turn lead, mentor and contribute to society at large. They support students from kindergarten through high school and beyond through a comprehensive program called Ten Pillars of Success. Through Academics, Arts, Athletics, Coping Skills, Ethics, Long-term Commitment, Mentoring, Parent Involvement, Service Work and Skills Training they believe hope, opportunity and success can be achieved. Thank you to Greg and Rick Caruso for making the film possible. And to LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck for support of Operation Progress.
