TODEC Legal Center, Perris was founded as a neighborhood-based initiative to assist families in meeting the critical challenges of becoming self-sufficient. TODEC has served the Perris, Riverside, and San Bernadino areas since 1984. The organization currently serves over 10,000 people annually, having served more than 50,000 participants since its founding. TODEC’s current focus areas include ESL, U.S. history, and citizenship classes through a substantial grant received from the California Department of Education. It also offers classes aimed at promoting self-sufficiency which include adult basic education classes, computer training, upholstery, and basic office skills. Educational programs offered by TODEC target low-income migrant workers, limited-English-speaking people, and families living in poverty.