Destination Crenshaw
Destination Crenshaw’s mission is to honor Black triumphs, build Black futures, and celebrate Black presence by boosting Crenshaw Boulevard, the spine of Los Angeles’ Black community, through economic development, job creation, and environmental healing while commemorating the historic legacy and future aspirations of local art and culture.
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PLAY ·2024 Grants Challenge·🎉 WinnerI AM Park
Destination Crenshaw seeks funding for I AM Park, a unique park we are developing in the Crenshaw neighborhood that combines interactive art installations with sustainable landscaping and a unique, creative space for relaxation and play. I AM Park celebrates Crenshaw’s rich cultural history while creating an inviting setting for children, families, and community members. The park will bring needed shade through reforestation and create a safe space for residents to enjoy.
CREATE ·2022 Grants ChallengeSocial Media & Digital Marketing Youth Bootcamp
Destination Crenshaw and TEC Leimert are joining forces to provide local youth with opportunities to translate their social media interests into creative industry employment. Through a 10-week bootcamp featuring instruction by media CEOs and tech experts, followed by paid internship placements in South LA, participants will learn the fundamentals of social media and digital marketing and gain career experience. This innovative program aims to level the playing field for youth and address the lack of Black representation in the tech sector.