Program Features

Our Projects

Building stronger communities through action.

Homework Assistance & Tutorials

Students receive homework help and personalized tutoring. We collaborate with schools and families to ensure each child stays on track academically.

Under Louisiana’s 3rd Grade Retention Law, students must meet literacy and competency benchmarks.

We support this by:

• Providing reading tutorials

• Offering literacy-focused activities

• Monitoring progress

• Working with parents to address early warning signs

Our goal: No student left behind.

Closing the School-to-Prison Pipeline

At SJCL, we proactively intervene in the factors that feed this pipeline:

• Providing supervision and safe environments

• Offering social-emotional learning

• Building positive peer and adult relationships

• Supporting behavior redirection and conflict resolution

• Promoting school engagement and attendance

Our program reduces risk and increases opportunity.

High School Seniors only Scholarship Program

SJCL provides scholarships to eligible graduating seniors to help cover:

• Tuition

• Books

• Technology

• Supplies

High School Scholarship Competition—March - May
Annual Presentations at the end-of-year Scholarship Gala.

Enrichment Activities

Our enrichment curriculum includes:

• STEM projects

• Creative arts

• Leadership workshops

• Team-building challenges

• Life skills development

• Financial literacy

• Community service projects

We help youth discover their passions and develop confidence.

"A 20 Year Legacy of Providing Black Scholastic Success."

I believe that spiritual and secular education are the keys to success I further believe that a good spiritual and moral education, when combined with good secular academic education, is the key to success in every aspect of human life. Moreover, I believe in the power of knowledge; the more you know, the further you will go. I believe that education is the bridge, the bedrock, the foundation, and the tool to elevate you from the cotton field to the White House, from the outhouse to the big house, and from poverty to financial success. Likewise, I firmly believe that it takes a village to raise and educate a child. Shakespeare said it best when he stated no man is an island unto himself. We all need each other. I believe that we were all aided by someone to elevate us from point A to point B in our lives today. We did not get here by ourselves. Social Justice, Civic League, Inc. Hallmark's mission is to help educate our disadvantaged, underserved, and less fortunate children; we believe that all children can and should be provided a good educational experience. We also believe that circumstances should never determine or dictate a child’s educational future. We know that a good education costs money, which is why scholarships are so essential to our disadvantaged poor and encourage children. SJCL believes that we who have been blessed with a good education or duty-bound, morally and educationally, to reach back and give to the community by providing scholarships to the bright and intelligent young students in our community. I conclude my letter by thanking each of you for partnering with SJCL and purchasing tickets and advertisements and for attending our 20th anniversary scholarship gala. I absolutely thank each of you for being a vital part of our village. Thank you for caring about yours and education, SP Davis, senior president of Esquire Social Justice, Civic League, Inc.

Mr. SP Davis, Sr., Esq. - President

Social Justice Civic League, Inc.

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

I am honored to welcome our special guests, family members, friends, and supporters to the Social Justice Civic League (SJCL), Incorporated Scholarship Gala. The SJCL is a 501(c)(3) organization. 2025 will mark the 20th year the SJCL has provided educational opportunities for urban and rural youth, particularly those of low economic backgrounds. The theme of our celebration is "A 20-Year Legacy of Providing Black Scholastic Success."

Also, I applaud Attorney S. P. Davis, Sr., for his excellent leadership as our president. Additionally, I commend our members for making such a positive impact on the lives of so many outstanding young people and making such a tremendous difference in our community.

As a charter member of the SJCL, I am truly honored to serve as the 20th Anniversary Chairman.

Sincerely,

Mr. Thomas E. Edwards

Mr. Thomas E. Edwards, Vice President

Social Justice Civic League, Inc.

A LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT

Volunteer Opportunities

Join us in serving communities directly.

Opportunities include:

Event Support

Youth Mentorship

Community Outreach Teams

Administrative Help

Advocacy Volunteers

Partner With Our Board

Local businesses, foundations, schools, civic groups, and faith communities play a crucial role in expanding our impact.

Ways to partner:

Program sponsorship

Hosting joint events

In-kind donations

Corporate volunteer days

Scholarship and youth program support

Internship Program

Designed for students interested in law, public policy, nonprofit leadership, education, or communications.

Benefits Include:

Hands-on community work

Professional mentoring

Resume-building experience

Letters of recommendation