Future Leaders of America has support from some private foundations who will provide part of the fundraising goals, but the success of the organization is in great part due to the effectiveness of volunteers, current community relations and collaborations with other non-profit organizations working towards closing the academic achievement gaps in our community. 1. Peer-peer mentorship model. This model is one of the most effective strategies because participants in FLA are inspired by youth just a few years older; high school and university students who have walked in their footsteps years prior to coming back as leaders and mentors. This is a very effective strategy because mentors not only have similar backgrounds, but they have greater influence on youth than any older adults. 2. FLA established relationships with School Principals, Counselors and teachers of the Oxnard, Pacifica, and Moorpark High Schools. Collaboration from these schools will help to accomplish the goals and objectives of the project. 3. Active participation and collaboration from FLA alumni, staff volunteers, as well as other community organizations such as the Oxnard Police Department, Just Communities, CAUSE, PUEBLO, and Ventura County Public Health will also serve as a strategy to organize communities. By collaborating with others FLA will automatically be instilling in youth and community the practice of working collectively to solve social issues.