About Us

Life Paradigms, Inc. (LP)

Mission

Life Paradigms, Inc. (LP) is dedicated to implementing positive change in underserved communities by fostering the intellectual, educational, emotional, and social development of youth, women, and individuals in the criminal justice system. LP aims to create awareness around the importance of personal and social responsibility. Through LP programs, participants are empowered to recognize their responsibilities to their families, communities, and themselves.

Key Initiatives
LP focuses on four primary areas:

  1. Leadership Development

  2. Culture

  3. Advocacy

  4. The Arts

These initiatives are realized through programs and productions sponsored or conducted in collaboration with partners such as the City of Phoenix, Arizona State University Gammage, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department, and numerous community-based organizations and individuals.

Impact

LP programs have positively influenced over 1,000 families and reach more than 50,000 participants and viewers annually. Key programs include:

  • Blueprint for Womanhood Culture and Leadership Development Program

  • Journey Home: An Arts Experience for Incarcerated Women

  • The SALON Series

  • Cultural Immersion and Global Citizenship Project (Domestic and international travel for youth)

History

Life Paradigms, Inc. was established in 1994 and received its non-profit 501(c)(3) status in April 2000. The organization was founded to educate and empower women and youth mentally, emotionally, and spiritually while promoting the importance of personal and social responsibility.