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Compton Youth Activities League offers activities that include participation in events such as the 2016 Southern Cal Silver Gloves Championship and the 2017 Silver Gloves Championship. The program also takes part in community events and services such as Autism Awareness, the Compton YAL toy giveaway, the Compton YAL Thanksgiving dinner, the 2016 Angels for Sight Veterans and Family Expo, the Champions for Caring Christmas toy giveaway, and a Teen Pregnancy Program. Through Angels for Sight, the program is connected with free vision screening, eye examinations, and glasses for uninsured, underserved children and seniors.
The mission of Compton Youth Activities League is stated as a commitment to building a better community by serving the youth of Compton. All staff and volunteers have completed basic youth protection training, and there is monitoring and professional development throughout the year. The staff is described as motivated, educated, caring, and energetic, and the coordinator and volunteers have chosen to work at Compton YAL because they love children. Compton YAL has chosen staff and volunteers who are described as responsible, reliable, and experienced in educational and recreational programs. The organization states that it offers the opportunity for children to develop and reinforce their study skills, create new and lasting friendships, and obtain team building and leadership skills. Angels for Sight, which is connected to the program, is described as dedicated and committed to providing free vision screening, eye examinations, and glasses to uninsured, underserved children and seniors who otherwise would not have access to such services.
The leadership team includes Mrs. Angelica Garcia as Executive Program Director; Stuart Farber PhD., MBA, MFT as Board Chairperson and Organizational Psychologist; Retired Dep. Darryl Harkless as Vice President and Retired LASD-Compton; Shea Hamilton as Emeritus 2020–2023, Executive Director of Angels for Sight, and Director; JT Torbit as Executive Director and CEO/Chief Strategist for Culture Avenue Co. and Director; Rafer Owens as Pastor of Faith Inspirational Church and Director; David Won as Pro Club Sales Executive and Emeritus 2020–2023; Myka Miller as Executive Director of Guitar Center Foundation and Treasurer; Anjetta Venture-Bowles as Director; and Berny L. as Secretary and Site Manager. The program notes that Ms. Angelica has been a vital member of the Compton community and that her willingness to donate her time to helping others has changed and affected the lives of many.
Last updated July 3, 2026.
The mission of Compton Youth Activities League is stated as a commitment to building a better community by serving the youth of Compton. All staff and volunteers have completed basic youth protection training, and there is monitoring and professional development throughout the year. The staff is described as motivated, educated, caring, and energetic, and the coordinator and volunteers have chosen to work at Compton YAL because they love children. Compton YAL has chosen staff and volunteers who are described as responsible, reliable, and experienced in educational and recreational programs. The organization states that it offers the opportunity for children to develop and reinforce their study skills, create new and lasting friendships, and obtain team building and leadership skills. Angels for Sight, which is connected to the program, is described as dedicated and committed to providing free vision screening, eye examinations, and glasses to uninsured, underserved children and seniors who otherwise would not have access to such services.
The leadership team includes Mrs. Angelica Garcia as Executive Program Director; Stuart Farber PhD., MBA, MFT as Board Chairperson and Organizational Psychologist; Retired Dep. Darryl Harkless as Vice President and Retired LASD-Compton; Shea Hamilton as Emeritus 2020–2023, Executive Director of Angels for Sight, and Director; JT Torbit as Executive Director and CEO/Chief Strategist for Culture Avenue Co. and Director; Rafer Owens as Pastor of Faith Inspirational Church and Director; David Won as Pro Club Sales Executive and Emeritus 2020–2023; Myka Miller as Executive Director of Guitar Center Foundation and Treasurer; Anjetta Venture-Bowles as Director; and Berny L. as Secretary and Site Manager. The program notes that Ms. Angelica has been a vital member of the Compton community and that her willingness to donate her time to helping others has changed and affected the lives of many.
Last updated July 3, 2026.
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