LA SED's mission is to promote the social, economic & educational development of the residents of Southwest Detroit, and beyond, by providing advocacy, services and programs that open doors and create opportunities for our diverse community to better their educational level, employment opportunities, health, and wellbeing.  LA SED is committed to the truth that everyone in our community is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identification, age, disability, height, weight, veteran, or marital status.  Our programs provide the tools necessary to empower all people in our community to achieve the "American Dream."