Teenage girls from Pico Youth & Family Center's (PYFC) Woman of Empowerment (WOE) group wash a car on Saturday, August 1, 2009, to raise money for a graduation event. Pico Youth & Family Center (PYFC), a non-profit organization in Santa Monica is committed to preventing youth violence. Through various services and caring staff support PYFC brings hope to the lives of youth. They serve hundreds of youth annually, ages 16-24 who are most at risk, through case management, counseling, tutoring, job readiness training, leadership development, music, art and computer training. The PYFC is a positive alternative to the streets for many of Santa Monica's youth and young adults who seek guidance, support and service.