DSF WERKS
A welcoming community that provides workplace experiences, skills development and mentorship for underserved young adults and emancipated foster youth.
Programs
Vehicle Restoration
Our Vehicle Restoration Program will offer the apprentice a step-by-step instruction through a comprehensive restoration and repair curriculum. This will include mechanics, electrical wiring, auto body repair, upholstery, working with outside restoration specialists, business and more.
Media Arts
Our Media Arts Program will offer the apprentice an opportunity to learn photography, videography, editing, and writing. In our creative studio they will use cameras/phones to photograph, film and edit with software and learn marketing through various social platforms.
Volunteering + Events
How You Fit In
We highly value every form of support and partnership! We are always looking for Volunteers, Fundraising Experts, Business Professionals, Non-Profit Experience, Automotive Connections, Project Vehicles, Financial Sponsors
Motor Mondays
Motor Monday is a weekly open garage meetup from 3-7 PM in Long Beach. At these meetups we invite our young people and mentors to show up, hangout, work on project vehicles or personal vehicles and have a burger together. We do basic mechanical repairs, oil changes, tire rotations, and any other projects that we can fit in. This weekly event is also open to the community and all friends of DSF Werks.