The FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association's Adopt a School Initiative is a community service project where members partner with schools, particularly those in disadvantaged areas, to support students through mentorship, educational programs, and resource provision. The initiative aims to help young people resist gangs, drugs, and crime, while also building trust and a stronger relationship between the community and the FBI. Projects include purchasing school supplies, providing holiday gifts, and organizing events. 

Key components of the initiative:

• Support for at-risk youth: The program focuses on schools in disadvantaged communities to provide positive influences for students who may face greater exposure to negative forces like gangs and drugs.

• Mentorship and tutoring: Alumni and FBI employees volunteer their time to mentor and tutor students, helping them with academics and teaching them important life skills.

• Community service projects: Alumni engage in community service projects, such as providing gifts and school supplies, and supporting events for students in need.

• Building trust and relationships: The initiative serves as a way for the Alumni Association to extend the FBI's community outreach mission by fostering positive relationships and a better understanding between the community and the Bureau.