The community work of Best Start Wilmington’s community change agenda is moved by collaborative efforts from BSW Network Grantees.
Yearly community-based organizations have the opportunity to apply for Request for Proposals. These community projects are aligned with BSW priorities and the needs of the BSW’s community.
The community decides on which organizations will spearhead the community change agenda through their projects.
Project: Safe Street Lot Activation: Active Transit Community Workshops
Priority: Safety, Capacity Building for Parents
M.O.R.E Mothers, strives to close the gap for mothers in historically marginalized communities. Providing educational workshops in Wilmington that focus on child safety topics.
Offers free essential items, including diapers, wipes, hygiene products, clothing, and more. This initiative helps lighten financial burdens for Mothers but also provides educational workshops on important topics such as child safety, infant CPR, car seat safety, and positive parenting.
Project: Motherhood Together
Priority: Capacity Building for Parents, Resources for All
Project: Families of Wilmington: Re-envisioning Safety
Priority: Capacity Building for Parents
The Wilmington YMCA, as an integral branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles. Serving as a beacon of support and enrichment, we leverage deep community ties and strategic partnerships to deliver impactful programs to the diverse populations of Los Angeles County.
Providing local youth and families with free sports programs, wellness classes, and educational workshops to promote health, community connection, and personal growth.
Project: Building Stronger Communities Through Sports, Wellness and Education.
Priority: Resources for All
Friends of the Children – Los Angeles (Friends LA’s) mission is to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors – 12+ years.
Our professional mentors (Friends) support children navigating significant trauma, providing each child and family with weekly 1:1 support from kindergarten through high school completion, to break negative generational cycles and achieve self-determined success.
Project: Friends of the Children
Priority: Resources for all
SBCC partners with residents to build empowered communities across Los Angeles. SBCC is a proven social change agency dedicated to activating individuals, families, and communities to fight for social justice and equity.
SBCC’s Digital Dreamers program has been inspiring young minds for 5 years, providing them with the tools to excel in the digital arts. The program equips students with essential skills, fosters creativity, and opens doors to exciting careers.
Project: Digital Dreamers: Empowering Parents, Bridging the Digital Divide
Priority: Resources for All
During the summer, low-income families and those in the Family Promise of the South Bay’s homelessness prevention programs struggle to find affordable, high-quality educational activities for their kids. This gap can jeopardize employment for parents and the well-being of their children, threatening their financial and personal stability. To address this, the Summer Learning Camp (SLC) provides free STEM-focused education for K-8 students in a safe and nurturing environment where parents receive additional resources and simultaneously build capacity for employability, supporting families at risk of homelessness.
Project: Summer Learning Camp for Homeless Youth
Priority: Resources for All, Affordable Housing
Loads of Kindness offers a lifeline to individuals and families with children 0-5 in need, by providing complimentary laundry services within our community. Through this program, we aim to alleviate financial burdens and promote dignity for those facing hardship. By offering free access to clean clothes, we strive to empower individuals and strengthen the fabric of our community.”
Host 12 loads of kindness events during a year, 3 community health day events each year, our youth and family day that families can participate in.
Priority: Resources for all