PLAYCompton Advocates Empowerment Hub
The Compton Advocates Empowerment Hub will serve as a central hub in the Compton community, connecting residents to resources, workshops, and events for personal and professional development. It also serves as a safe space for civic engagement and community involvement. Additionally, the hub provides a venue for local organizations to utilize for their programming, fostering collaboration and amplifying their impact within the community.
What is the primary issue area that your application will impact?
Community Safety
In which areas of Los Angeles will you be directly working?
South LA
In what stage of innovation is this project, program, or initiative?
Expand existing project, program, or initiative
What is your understanding of the issue that you are seeking to address?
This grant proposal aims to address community safety, income inequality, immigration service needs, lack of resources, and overall under service in Compton. Through financial literacy workshops, economic development programs, accessible immigration services, and improved resource allocation, we will empower residents to reach their full potential. Our focus on education, empowerment, and community engagement will foster a thriving and equitable community. This grant will support our efforts in bridging the gaps and creating a brighter future for Compton.
Describe the project, program, or initiative this grant will support to address the issue.
The Compton Advocates Empowerment Hub is a central hub in the community, connecting residents to resources, workshops, and events for personal and professional development. It provides a safe space for civic engagement and community involvement, while also serving as a venue for local organizations to utilize for their programming, fostering collaboration and amplifying their impact within the community. Together, these efforts aim to empower individuals, bridge gaps, and build a stronger, more resilient Compton community.
Describe how Los Angeles County will be different if your work is successful.
The vision for the success of the Compton Advocates Empowerment Hub is to empower individuals, foster engagement, and drive transformative change in the community. We aim to become a comprehensive resource center, offering diverse workshops and events that equip residents with valuable skills and knowledge. Our goal is to uplift individuals, enhance their quality of life, and cultivate a sense of civic responsibility. In the long term, we plan to scale our impact by forging partnerships, expanding our programming, and replicating our model in other underserved communities, ensuring lasting positive change.
What evidence do you have that this project, program, or initiative is or will be successful, and how will you define and measure success?
To measure the impact of the Compton Advocates Empowerment Hub, we will employ a comprehensive approach. This includes participant surveys to assess the perceived impact on knowledge, skills, and well-being. We will track attendance and active participation, conduct follow-up assessments to evaluate long-term effects, monitor partnerships and collaborations, and actively seek community feedback. Success stories will also be collected and shared as qualitative evidence of the hub's impact. These measures will guide improvements and ensure the hub meets the evolving needs of the community.
Approximately how many people will be impacted by this project, program, or initiative?
Direct Impact: 2,400
Indirect Impact: 50,000