The Freedom Writers Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1997,  positively impacts communities by decreasing high school drop out rates through the replication and enhancement of the Freedom Writers Method.

The organization's overall purpose is to:

• Create opportunities for students to reach their full academic potential and aspire to higher education.

• Publicly and systematically promote an educational philosophy that values, upholds, and honors diversity.

• Inspire students to realize their roles as vital members of their communities.