El trabajo comunitario de Best Start Wilmington y la agenda de cambio comunitario está impulsada por los esfuerzos de colaboración de las organizaciones becadas.
Anualmente, las organizaciones comunitarias tienen la oportunidad de solicitar una Solicitud de Propuestas (RFP). Estos proyectos comunitarios están alineados con las prioridades de BSW y las necesidades de la comunidad de BSW.
La comunidad decide qué organizaciones encabezarán la agenda de cambio comunitario a través de sus proyectos.
Proyecto: Safe Street Lot Activation: Active Transit Community Workshops
Prioridad: Seguridad, Capacitación para Padres
M.O.R.E. Mothers, se esfuerza por cerrar la brecha para las madres en comunidades históricamente marginadas. Proporcionando talleres educativos en Wilmington que se centran en temas de seguridad infantil.
Ofrece artículos esenciales gratuitos, incluidos pañales, toallitas húmedas, productos de higiene, ropa y más. Esta iniciativa ayuda a aligerar la carga financiera de las madres, pero también ofrece talleres educativos sobre temas importantes como la seguridad infantil, la RCP infantil, la seguridad de los asientos de seguridad y la crianza positiva.
Proyecto: Maternidad Juntas (Motherhood Together)
Prioridad: Capacitación para Padres, Recursos para Todos
Proyecto: Families of Wilmington: Re-envisioning Safety
Prioridad: Capacitación para Padres
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.
Proyecto: Building Stronger Communities Through Sports, Wellness and Education.
Prioridad: Recursos para Todos
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.
Proyecto: Friends of the Children
Prioridad: 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.
Proyecto: Digital Dreamers: Empowering Parents, Bridging the Digital Divide
Prioridad: Recursos para Todos
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.
Proyecto: Summer Learning Camp for Homeless Youth
Prioridad: Recursos para Todos, Viviendas Económicas
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.
Prioridad: Resources for all