La Plaza and La Plaza Mosaic are Alianza's Beacon school-based community centers. This program transforms local schools into thriving neighborhood centers after school hours. The Beacon schools also provide a safe and supervised place for youth to go after school for recreation, cultural activities, homework help and tutoring. Alianza's Beacon School model has been replicated in New York City, New York State, nationally, and internationally. Services include:
Recreation and Sports Activities,
After school program,
Summer Day Camp,
Youth Community Service ,
GED, ESL, and Citizenship Classes,
Satellite Video Production Site,
Computer Labs,
START (Striving Together to Achieve Rewarding Tomorrows),
CETE (Center for Employment, Training, and Education,
CLAVE (Computers, Leadership, And Vocational Education),
Summer Youth Employment Program,
Attendance Improvement and Drop-out Prevention,
AIDSRap,
CREO Yo,and
Teens Against Tobacco Use (TATU)