


Old photo of Founder Chris La’Cour & wife Amber La’Cour in Lancaster State
Our Founder Chris La’Cour and his wife Amber La’Cour.
**Meet Chris La’Cour: A Beacon of Hope and Transformation**
If anyone embodies the spirit of resilience, it’s Chris La’Cour. At 43 years old, Chris has turned a life sentence, handed down at just 17, into a remarkable journey of redemption and empowerment. Having faced a challenging childhood and spent over 25 years behind bars, he emerged with a fierce determination to uplift others facing similar struggles in urban society. Chris transformed his life from within prison walls through relentless self-education and personal reform. He is not just a survivor; he is a thriver. As an accomplished author of three impactful books, Chris shares his story and insights, inspiring countless individuals to overcome their obstacles. But his achievements don’t stop there. Chris has launched several successful ventures, including his own publishing company, a family farm, an investment firm, and a nonprofit dedicated to helping those in need. The moral of Chris’s story is clear: If he can achieve success from a prison cell, then anyone can rise above their circumstances. Join Chris on his mission to empower others and prove that transformation is possible for everyone!
I founded La’Couria to create an organization specifically dedicated to addressing our unique needs. With an approach Taylor to our circumstances.
When I was a gang member, many people try to help me but failed. As genuine and heartfelt as their attempts, they failed because their attempts were generic and general. It wasn’t until I came to prison and began learning and growing. Luckily finding the unique approach to initiate my growth. This is when I found that unique approach. A way of helping our specific community with our specific needs.
When I was a gang member, many people attempted to help me, but their efforts fell short. Despite their sincerity, their approaches were too generic for the cycle I was lost in. It wasn’t until I went to prison and began conducting my self studies that I discovered things that caught my interest. Things that made me mature, things that inspired me to be better. And things that made me understand that I am and can be better.
This path of growth is where I discovered our unique approach to growth and betterment. Methods tailored specifically for us. La’Couria is just the instrument that will get us there as a community.
Our services

Phase 1: Getting Established
First, we’ll conduct a screening and assessment to identify the services you need and qualify for, ensuring your comfort and minimizing your challenges. Preparing you for Phase 2: Self-help and Education. If you don’t already have them, we’ll help you obtain Medi-Cal, SNAP, and loans.

Phase 2: Self-help/Education
We offer resources and self-help groups dedicated to personal health and growth, especially for underserved communities. Our groups cover topics such as substance abuse, criminal awareness, gang intervention, physical health support, and more.

Phase 3: Path to Succees
After phase 2, we hope you gain new insights into yourself and choose to pursue a promising and productive future. We will conduct a new screening assessment to determine your eligibility for assistance based on your future goals. We will be with you every step of the way!