ABOUT US
Empowering Communities and Paving the Path to Resilience
WHAT WE STAND FOR
RESILIENT, established in 2018, is dedicated to providing youth development and community intervention services to residents most impacted by violence, aiming to strengthen personal resilience, foster leadership, and promote community restoration.
Resilient utilizes a comprehensive two-pronged intervention approach to effectively enhance community safety in the South Park and Echo Park communities of LA. We cultivate programming that addresses the community's diverse needs, facilitating intentional healing and peacebuilding events. By harmonizing our approaches, we are steadfastly committed to forging resilient communities where safety, growth, and positive change thrive.
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Serving Youth, Adults and Families across South Los Angeles
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IN LOVING MEMORY
EVER A. LINARES
Co-Founder & catalyst for change
Ever A. Linares, “Resilient forEver” Co-Founder of Resilient, was a Grandfather, Father, Husband, Brother, and Peacemaker. He lived through the challenges of gang-entrenched communities in Los Angeles. Having fallen into gang activity at a young age, his life was once marred by violence and unproductivity. However, guided by the care and support of individuals similar to the Resilient staff, he bravely walked away from that path, determined to make communities safe and resilient for future generations.
Mr. Linares devoted his life to providing community-based violence interruption services, forging partnerships among businesses, residents, local government agencies, churches, and community-based organizations. Together, they worked tirelessly to save the youth and young adults through collaborative efforts focused on education, training, empowerment, and unity.
His dedication extended beyond local borders, as he became an instructor for the Urban Peace Institute, using his platform to promote peace and violence interruption strategies in cities grappling with gangs, poverty, and violence across the United States. Through his instruction and mentorship, he played a significant role in developing community intervention and outreach workers nationwide.
Ever A. Linares' legacy continues to inspire us to create lasting change and build resilient communities in the face of adversity. He will forever remain in our hearts as a beacon of hope, strength, and unwavering commitment to a better future.