diff --git "a/data.json" "b/data.json" --- "a/data.json" +++ "b/data.json" @@ -21042,7 +21042,7 @@ "Year": 2023, "Goal": "PLAY", "People Impacted": "Direct Impact: 2,000", - "Summary": "Los Angeles Walks Central LA http://www.losangeleswalks.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/safe-street-slow-jams Winner 2023 Not Applicable LA traffic deaths are the highest in two decades and dying at record rates are our K-8 students, who are especially at risk, given many of their schools are long wide, fast streets. An effective solution is Walk to School Day activations (Safe Streets Slow Jam), where community members walk students to school and slow traffic with large, attention-grabbing signs and performances. These events create safer streets, educate the public, and give parents critical data that can pressure City officials to implement long term infrastructure change. For this project, we will organize multiple Safe Streets Slow Jam activations, where students are encouraged to walk to school and accompanied by parents and the community to help slow traffic. The program involves three components: First, pre-event preparations involve collaborating with schools, parents, and City officials on logistics. This includes determining the route, identifying safe crossing points, recruiting parents and volunteers, and educating the public about the activation. Second, on the designated day, volunteers gather at meeting points/intersections by the school. They are provided with safety materials, like reflective gear and stop signs. Volunteers will wear costumes, carry large signs, and other theme-based tools. Upon arrival at school, there will be a celebration with parents, school, and City officials to acknowledge the students' participation and their commitment to walking. Finally, a post-event evaluation is crucial to assess the program's impact and to inform City officials on safe street needs. Surveys will be distributed to parents, and participants to gather insights on their experience and suggestions for infrastructure improvement and pedestrian safety. Through this big tent approach - engaging students, parents, drivers, and City officials - the hope is that our Safe Streets Slow Jam activations will promote safe and active transportation, foster a sense of community, and instill lifelong habits among students and their parents.", + "Summary": "Los Angeles Walks Central LA http://www.losangeleswalks.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/safe-street-slow-jams LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2023 Not Applicable LA traffic deaths are the highest in two decades and dying at record rates are our K-8 students, who are especially at risk, given many of their schools are long wide, fast streets. An effective solution is Walk to School Day activations (Safe Streets Slow Jam), where community members walk students to school and slow traffic with large, attention-grabbing signs and performances. These events create safer streets, educate the public, and give parents critical data that can pressure City officials to implement long term infrastructure change. For this project, we will organize multiple Safe Streets Slow Jam activations, where students are encouraged to walk to school and accompanied by parents and the community to help slow traffic. The program involves three components: First, pre-event preparations involve collaborating with schools, parents, and City officials on logistics. This includes determining the route, identifying safe crossing points, recruiting parents and volunteers, and educating the public about the activation. Second, on the designated day, volunteers gather at meeting points/intersections by the school. They are provided with safety materials, like reflective gear and stop signs. Volunteers will wear costumes, carry large signs, and other theme-based tools. Upon arrival at school, there will be a celebration with parents, school, and City officials to acknowledge the students' participation and their commitment to walking. Finally, a post-event evaluation is crucial to assess the program's impact and to inform City officials on safe street needs. Surveys will be distributed to parents, and participants to gather insights on their experience and suggestions for infrastructure improvement and pedestrian safety. Through this big tent approach - engaging students, parents, drivers, and City officials - the hope is that our Safe Streets Slow Jam activations will promote safe and active transportation, foster a sense of community, and instill lifelong habits among students and their parents.", "Impact Metrics": "Not Applicable", "Evidence of Success": "For this project, we measure success through three outcomes: First, our students are able to walk to school safely and envision a radically different streetscape. By presenting a safe, fun, and community-centered ownership of streets that are often resigned to cars, students are able to think more critically about transportation and the role of infrastructure and community health and dignity. Second, we educate the public on safe and responsible driving. And as parents engage with one another, outside their cars and amidst a fun activation, we build greater accountability and trust. Furthermore, parents will be armed with best practices and knowledge for organizing future Safe Streets Slow Jam activations Third, a final outcome is empowering parents and the school with data showing community demand for safer streets and improved safety from the activations. They will be able to leverage this data to pressure the City to create more permanent changes and/or fund future activations.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -21809,7 +21809,7 @@ "Year": 2023, "Goal": "CREATE", "People Impacted": "Direct Impact: 130", - "Summary": "Prosperity Market South LA https://www.prosperitymarketla.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/strengthening-local-ecosystems-through-food Winner 2023 Not Applicable Prosperity Market is a mobile farmers market featuring black farmers, food producers, and chefs. We travel throughout Los Angeles making it easy to support local black-owned businesses while creating food access in underserved communities. Prosperity Market is a mobile farmers market featuring black farmers, producers & chefs. We travel through LA making it easy to support black-owned businesses while creating food access. We host farmers markets, an online marketplace, & community events. Our mobile trailer (coming 2024) will allow us to operate daily, expanding our reach & deepening impact for vendors & communities. We feature 30+ black farmers & businesses. In addition to being a sales platform, we help businesses scale. We offer technical support with marketing, press, certifications, etc. With this grant, we'll expand our wholesale, distribution, & inventory management to support continued business growth. This broadens the supply chain, builds capacity, creates demand, increases sales potential, & brings healthy food directly to vulnerable communities. By accepting CalFresh & increasing enrollment, we can create viable economic activity which helps preserve & create jobs while increasing food access. Our Prosperity Bucks program is free money that we give residents to shop which strengthens the purchasing power of healthy foods in underserved communities. We also have digital bucks which can be used to shop online. We're piloting digital bucks with a housing complex for formerly unhoused seniors in South LA. Our model alleviates challenges caused by inadequate food distribution while creating economic opportunities which contribute to building & sustaining a thriving equitable local ecosystem.", + "Summary": "Prosperity Market South LA https://www.prosperitymarketla.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/strengthening-local-ecosystems-through-food LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2023 Not Applicable Prosperity Market is a mobile farmers market featuring black farmers, food producers, and chefs. We travel throughout Los Angeles making it easy to support local black-owned businesses while creating food access in underserved communities. Prosperity Market is a mobile farmers market featuring black farmers, producers & chefs. We travel through LA making it easy to support black-owned businesses while creating food access. We host farmers markets, an online marketplace, & community events. Our mobile trailer (coming 2024) will allow us to operate daily, expanding our reach & deepening impact for vendors & communities. We feature 30+ black farmers & businesses. In addition to being a sales platform, we help businesses scale. We offer technical support with marketing, press, certifications, etc. With this grant, we'll expand our wholesale, distribution, & inventory management to support continued business growth. This broadens the supply chain, builds capacity, creates demand, increases sales potential, & brings healthy food directly to vulnerable communities. By accepting CalFresh & increasing enrollment, we can create viable economic activity which helps preserve & create jobs while increasing food access. Our Prosperity Bucks program is free money that we give residents to shop which strengthens the purchasing power of healthy foods in underserved communities. We also have digital bucks which can be used to shop online. We're piloting digital bucks with a housing complex for formerly unhoused seniors in South LA. Our model alleviates challenges caused by inadequate food distribution while creating economic opportunities which contribute to building & sustaining a thriving equitable local ecosystem.", "Impact Metrics": "Not Applicable", "Evidence of Success": "Our success will decrease food insecurity in LA, increase essential black-owned businesses, support income equality, create jobs, & circulate the dollar longer through our communities, which all contributes to a stronger LA. Our short term goal is to launch our mobile trailer and continue our pop-up farmers markets which will support 30 - 60 black farmers & businesses, serve 6 - 12 neighborhoods (particularly South LA), create 5 jobs directly with Prosperity Market & additional jobs for partnering businesses. During the grant cycle, we will introduce a comprehensive vendor technical support & resource program to give businesses the tools to scale. Long term, we'll have multiple Prosperity Market trailers serving designated neighborhoods throughout L.A. If all CalFresh eligible residents enrolled, it would create an additional $1.2 Billion dollars in related economic activity. By accepting CalFresh & increasing enrollment, we can create additional revenue that preserves & creates jobs.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -25073,7 +25073,7 @@ "Year": 2023, "Goal": "CONNECT", "People Impacted": "Direct Impact: 20", - "Summary": "Flavors From Afar County of Los Angeles https://www.flavorsfromafar.co/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/top-rated-la-restaurant-expands-culinary-program-in-support-of-refugees-and-immigrants Winner 2023 Not Applicable Flavors from Afar is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and social enterprise of the Tiyya Foundation dedicated to empowering refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants who are passionate about the culinary arts. Our unique platform provides participants an opportunity to showcase their cuisines, while fostering their culinary skills and gaining valuable work experience such as a percent of gross sales. This fall, we're expanding our culinary program, introducing new educational workshops and opportunities to host events for the public. Flavors was born from the desire to use food to share and celebrate the culinary traditions, cultures, and stories of refugee and asylum seekers with LA. In the highly competitive LA restaurant scene, our program has had remarkable success - national media attention, a prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand, and a Los Angeles Times Top 101 Restaurant for two years in a row. It's time to take an important step forward towards our growth. This fall, Flavors will relocate to Hollywood, enabling us to amplify our impact and enhance our services for the benefit of our community and dedicated participants. Our new location will offer several advantages, including a home to Tiyya Foundation's LA office. Our culinary program will expand its offerings providing onsite workshops for participants, opportunities for collaboration from community partners, and experiences for the public. We're confident that this move will help us grow our following, and most importantly, thrive as a social enterprise. Flavors success directly benefits programming offered to participants via Tiyya Foundation, as it receives 40 percent of restaurant sales. We recognize the value in having the foundation located onsite, providing patrons with a tangible connection to the cause they're supporting and a clear vision of the transformative work we undertake. In addition, Flavors is applying to become a certified benefit corporation (B-corp) reinforcing our commitment to making a lasting impact in our community.", + "Summary": "Flavors From Afar County of Los Angeles https://www.flavorsfromafar.co/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/top-rated-la-restaurant-expands-culinary-program-in-support-of-refugees-and-immigrants LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2023 Not Applicable Flavors from Afar is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and social enterprise of the Tiyya Foundation dedicated to empowering refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants who are passionate about the culinary arts. Our unique platform provides participants an opportunity to showcase their cuisines, while fostering their culinary skills and gaining valuable work experience such as a percent of gross sales. This fall, we're expanding our culinary program, introducing new educational workshops and opportunities to host events for the public. Flavors was born from the desire to use food to share and celebrate the culinary traditions, cultures, and stories of refugee and asylum seekers with LA. In the highly competitive LA restaurant scene, our program has had remarkable success - national media attention, a prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand, and a Los Angeles Times Top 101 Restaurant for two years in a row. It's time to take an important step forward towards our growth. This fall, Flavors will relocate to Hollywood, enabling us to amplify our impact and enhance our services for the benefit of our community and dedicated participants. Our new location will offer several advantages, including a home to Tiyya Foundation's LA office. Our culinary program will expand its offerings providing onsite workshops for participants, opportunities for collaboration from community partners, and experiences for the public. We're confident that this move will help us grow our following, and most importantly, thrive as a social enterprise. Flavors success directly benefits programming offered to participants via Tiyya Foundation, as it receives 40 percent of restaurant sales. We recognize the value in having the foundation located onsite, providing patrons with a tangible connection to the cause they're supporting and a clear vision of the transformative work we undertake. In addition, Flavors is applying to become a certified benefit corporation (B-corp) reinforcing our commitment to making a lasting impact in our community.", "Impact Metrics": "Not Applicable", "Evidence of Success": "Flavors embodies the vibrant multicultural food culture LA is famous for. It showcases the diversity of global cuisines by featuring monthly rotating menus from refugee chefs, offering the community authentic dishes reminiscent of those prepared in homes around the world. In addition, the restaurant provides each home-taught chef dealing with displacement and trauma, a trusted space to develop and share their talents with their new community. The expanded educational programming is a key element in our mission to empower aspiring chefs and home cooks. Our workshops will provide valuable skills, knowledge, and insights into various culinary techniques, trends, and business practices - equipping individuals with the tools they need to succeed in the industry. Our new space will also provide opportunities for community participation, positioning us as a hub that fosters engagement and raises awareness about our presence and workforce programming.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -26009,7 +26009,7 @@ "Year": 2023, "Goal": "LIVE", "People Impacted": "Direct Impact: 300", - "Summary": "DignityMoves County of Los Angeles https://www.dignitymoves.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/dignitynow-ending-unsheltered-homelessness Winner 2023 Not Applicable The LA2050 Grants Challenge said housing/homelessness got more votes than ANY issue. DignityMoves works to end unsheltered homelessness in communities by building interim supportive housing as a rapid, cost-effective, and scalable solution. We will launch a proof of concept model for small to mid-sized LA County cities, starting with the City of Norwalk. Using our DignityNOW approach, we will build enough interim housing to move everyone off the streets so they are not left suffering while waiting for affordable and supportive housing. DignityMoves is partnering with the City of Norwalk to develop a strategic homelessness plan to address their unsheltered population to be completed by 10/31/23. As one of the strategies, we are introducing a LA County proof of concept model, with Norwalk leading the charge. Using our DignityNOW approach and innovative model, we propose development of interim supportive housing for small to mid-sized cities with lower PIT counts by building enough transitional housing to get everyone off their streets with a prioritization for their residents. Key to our success is using underutilized and low cost land, emergency building codes, and modular and prefabricated cabin systems with a focus on building communities not just rooms. DignityMoves strategizes with city leadership providing the following services 1) identify appropriate and cost-effective land, 2) unlock funding channels especially from the private sector, 3) hire housing development and construction teams, 4) develop site plans, 5) provide construction management, and 6) help identify and partner with the supportive services agency. Norwalk is the perfect candidate to launch this model as their PIT count is 311 individuals as of 2022. Norwalk has been a proven leader and innovator in developing effective homelessness solutions that can be replicated by other LA County cities. This is due to deep alignment across their city agencies on how they want to address homelessness and create a thriving community for all.", + "Summary": "DignityMoves County of Los Angeles https://www.dignitymoves.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/dignitynow-ending-unsheltered-homelessness LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2023 Not Applicable The LA2050 Grants Challenge said housing/homelessness got more votes than ANY issue. DignityMoves works to end unsheltered homelessness in communities by building interim supportive housing as a rapid, cost-effective, and scalable solution. We will launch a proof of concept model for small to mid-sized LA County cities, starting with the City of Norwalk. Using our DignityNOW approach, we will build enough interim housing to move everyone off the streets so they are not left suffering while waiting for affordable and supportive housing. DignityMoves is partnering with the City of Norwalk to develop a strategic homelessness plan to address their unsheltered population to be completed by 10/31/23. As one of the strategies, we are introducing a LA County proof of concept model, with Norwalk leading the charge. Using our DignityNOW approach and innovative model, we propose development of interim supportive housing for small to mid-sized cities with lower PIT counts by building enough transitional housing to get everyone off their streets with a prioritization for their residents. Key to our success is using underutilized and low cost land, emergency building codes, and modular and prefabricated cabin systems with a focus on building communities not just rooms. DignityMoves strategizes with city leadership providing the following services 1) identify appropriate and cost-effective land, 2) unlock funding channels especially from the private sector, 3) hire housing development and construction teams, 4) develop site plans, 5) provide construction management, and 6) help identify and partner with the supportive services agency. Norwalk is the perfect candidate to launch this model as their PIT count is 311 individuals as of 2022. Norwalk has been a proven leader and innovator in developing effective homelessness solutions that can be replicated by other LA County cities. This is due to deep alignment across their city agencies on how they want to address homelessness and create a thriving community for all.", "Impact Metrics": "Not Applicable", "Evidence of Success": "LA County is predominantly small to mid-sized cities who struggle for resources in a broader county strategy. Leveraging public-private partnerships, we unlock private funding, identify free/low cost sites, use prefabricated systems, and optimize existing services. The model has the potential to significantly reduce pressure on the County to be the major funding source, and entrusts cities to implement locally specific solutions with an engaged stakeholder group. Interim supportive housing plays a vital role in accelerating the speed and flow of getting people off the streets and into stable housing. Our target goal is an average stay of 6-12 months, which is dependent on having strong 24/7 wrap-around services, on-site management, and security. Long-term, we want to close the transitional housing gap to immediately address the needs of all who become homeless, and provide stabilization services so they can move to affordable/supportive housing before becoming chronically homeless.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -28961,7 +28961,7 @@ "Year": 2023, "Goal": "PLAY", "People Impacted": "Direct Impact: 383", - "Summary": "North East Trees Central LA https://www.northeasttrees.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/a-greener-los-angeles-together Winner 2023 Not Applicable Being a bridge to foster input from community leaders on greening projects has always been central to NET's work. Funding restrictions often limit the scope of our community engagement to be project-based, but effective community outreach requires a sustained presence. Funding from LA 2050 would make this possible, transforming how we conduct community outreach and providing economic empowerment to community members to engage in greening their local community. This project is a transformative maturity step in our community engagement approach. In the past, we've engaged with communities mainly through specific time-bound projects. We usually partner with other nonprofits to deliver community engagement. While this has had many benefits, we recognize that broadening our engagement model to center ongoing relationships with communities (beyond specific funded projects) and source community engagement expertise in-house is crucial for continued quality, integrity, and success. The project has three interwoven strands, all of which prioritize uplifting historically marginalized perspectives and ensuring there's a place for everyone at the table: 1. Community listening and reflection: Provide a range of opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to talk with each other and with NET about their community's environmental needs, knowledge, and aspirations, evaluating and growing together by uplifting more stakeholder voices (20 events). 2. Community action: Create and support place-based direct action Green Teams in the neighborhoods we serve (3 teams: Watts; Buchanan Street Elementary School; and Ascot Hills Park/El Sereno, including K-12 students). 3. Community benefit: Distributing funds for communities to engage in direct action that improves green spaces in their neighborhoods (over $24,500 in direct funding to community members, including internships).", + "Summary": "North East Trees Central LA https://www.northeasttrees.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/a-greener-los-angeles-together LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2023 Not Applicable Being a bridge to foster input from community leaders on greening projects has always been central to NET's work. Funding restrictions often limit the scope of our community engagement to be project-based, but effective community outreach requires a sustained presence. Funding from LA 2050 would make this possible, transforming how we conduct community outreach and providing economic empowerment to community members to engage in greening their local community. This project is a transformative maturity step in our community engagement approach. In the past, we've engaged with communities mainly through specific time-bound projects. We usually partner with other nonprofits to deliver community engagement. While this has had many benefits, we recognize that broadening our engagement model to center ongoing relationships with communities (beyond specific funded projects) and source community engagement expertise in-house is crucial for continued quality, integrity, and success. The project has three interwoven strands, all of which prioritize uplifting historically marginalized perspectives and ensuring there's a place for everyone at the table: 1. Community listening and reflection: Provide a range of opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to talk with each other and with NET about their community's environmental needs, knowledge, and aspirations, evaluating and growing together by uplifting more stakeholder voices (20 events). 2. Community action: Create and support place-based direct action Green Teams in the neighborhoods we serve (3 teams: Watts; Buchanan Street Elementary School; and Ascot Hills Park/El Sereno, including K-12 students). 3. Community benefit: Distributing funds for communities to engage in direct action that improves green spaces in their neighborhoods (over $24,500 in direct funding to community members, including internships).", "Impact Metrics": "Not Applicable", "Evidence of Success": "Funding from LA 2050 will optimize all of our work through rigorous community involvement that creates an ongoing exchange between NET and the communities we serve, through Community Listening, Community Action, and Community Benefit. NET annually invests $2 million of government and private funding into nature-based projects across LA County. The County will be improved with greening, parks, and trees because an innovative community engagement process will guide our work. Our work spans from street tree planting in South LA with a training workforce of locally hired youth; to our community-based Native Plant Nursery; to a leadership program for 100 youth making environmental changes in their local communities; to a study to devise a future for the LA River near Griffith Park; a nature-based transformation of a schoolyard in a disadvantaged neighborhood; tree distributions to residents; urban fire resilience and water quality projects; nature spaces at housing projects; and more.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -29513,7 +29513,7 @@ "Year": 2023, "Goal": "LIVE", "People Impacted": "Direct Impact: 13,000", - "Summary": "Peer Health Exchange San Fernando Valley https://www.peerhealthexchange.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/co-creating-health-solutions-with-young-people Winner 2023 Not Applicable Peer Health Exchange (PHE) will deliver inclusive health education to over 3,000 young people in LA classrooms, and beyond the classroom PHE will provide digital health solutions to over 10,000 of LA's young people. PHE's digital solutions, including our health app selfsea, reach young people anytime and anywhere they need support or connections to resources. PHE's programs are co-designed with young people and created to positively impact their mental health, sexual health, and substance misuse prevention. PHE seeks to address health equity challenges by providing inclusive, identity-affirming health education in schools and communities, and through digital health solutions that reach LA's youth beyond the classroom. PHE's in-person health education workshops focus on building young peoples' skills in support of their mental health, sexual health, and substance misuse prevention. We hire and train PHE Fellows (ages 18-24) to serve as high-school classroom health educators. We've found that recruiting young adults to serve in their communities in this way provides deeper impact, and they are well-positioned to lead challenging, relatable health conversations with high-school age students. Beyond the classroom, we are growing our digital presence in response to the growing needs young people have expressed for accessible, free, and youth-friendly health content and resources. Our web-app selfsea (visit selfsea.org) was built with young people in response to their health priorities. Selfsea has over 204,000 users across the country (10,000 from LA), and our TikTok health videos have reached over 9 million views. By making it easy and approachable for young people to connect to app-suggested resources, selfsea is also increasing help-seeking behaviors for health and connecting LA's young people to care. Across all our work we seek to elevate youth voice and leadership to advance health equity. We co-design and evaluate our programs directly with young people.", + "Summary": "Peer Health Exchange San Fernando Valley https://www.peerhealthexchange.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/co-creating-health-solutions-with-young-people LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2023 Not Applicable Peer Health Exchange (PHE) will deliver inclusive health education to over 3,000 young people in LA classrooms, and beyond the classroom PHE will provide digital health solutions to over 10,000 of LA's young people. PHE's digital solutions, including our health app selfsea, reach young people anytime and anywhere they need support or connections to resources. PHE's programs are co-designed with young people and created to positively impact their mental health, sexual health, and substance misuse prevention. PHE seeks to address health equity challenges by providing inclusive, identity-affirming health education in schools and communities, and through digital health solutions that reach LA's youth beyond the classroom. PHE's in-person health education workshops focus on building young peoples' skills in support of their mental health, sexual health, and substance misuse prevention. We hire and train PHE Fellows (ages 18-24) to serve as high-school classroom health educators. We've found that recruiting young adults to serve in their communities in this way provides deeper impact, and they are well-positioned to lead challenging, relatable health conversations with high-school age students. Beyond the classroom, we are growing our digital presence in response to the growing needs young people have expressed for accessible, free, and youth-friendly health content and resources. Our web-app selfsea (visit selfsea.org) was built with young people in response to their health priorities. Selfsea has over 204,000 users across the country (10,000 from LA), and our TikTok health videos have reached over 9 million views. By making it easy and approachable for young people to connect to app-suggested resources, selfsea is also increasing help-seeking behaviors for health and connecting LA's young people to care. Across all our work we seek to elevate youth voice and leadership to advance health equity. We co-design and evaluate our programs directly with young people.", "Impact Metrics": "Not Applicable", "Evidence of Success": "We believe in a world where every young person has full access and every opportunity to a healthy, happy life. By offering programs that increase health knowledge and skills and reducing barriers to applying them, we intend to improve health equity outcomes among LA's youth. In our digital work, we are not only looking at how our tools can lower anxiety, depression, and sense of isolation, but also intentionally built our app to serve as a joyful space for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ youth. PHE's programs are designed to support youth agency, confidence, and skills to advocate for their health and the health of their communities. In the long term, we are committed to continuing our in-person workshops, scaling digital health solutions to reach more young people, and building pathways for PHE participants to build health advocacy and leadership skills.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -29631,7 +29631,7 @@ "Year": 2023, "Goal": "CONNECT", "People Impacted": "Direct Impact: 800", - "Summary": "Streets For All City of Los Angeles https://www.streetsforall.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/venice-boulevard-for-all Winner 2023 Not Applicable Streets For All is dedicated to making public transit more efficient, reliable, and accessible. We are working to redesign the entirety of Venice Boulevard as a complete street - with dedicated bus lanes and better pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure for first/last mile connectivity. We collaborate with community members, local leaders, city officials, and transportation experts to advocate for dedicated bus lanes, pedestrian infrastructure, and protected mobility lanes. Streets For All has organized communities, neighborhood councils, and elected officials in an effort to get the city to enact its own mobility plan along Venice Blvd. The mobility plan calls for dedicated bus lanes, pedestrian infrastructure, and protected bike lanes along the corridor. We have created street renderings, a dedicated campaign website, e-mails, and other calls to action to encourage community members to engage. We got neighborhood councils to write letters of support, and organized meetings to advocate for these changes. Our efforts were successful and the city is currently implementing many of our suggestions on 4.4 miles of Venice Boulevard, even using the renderings we provided! With nearly a third of the project implemented, now is the time to extend the dedicated bus lanes and protected bike lanes west to the Pacific Ocean, and east to DTLA. In this second phase, we will host community meetings, pop-up events, present to neighborhood councils, produce new street renderings, and create a video and media campaign to excite people about the proposed improvements. When we first began this campaign, we urged our audience, supporters, and communities across the city - both online and in person - to make public comments through official city channels. We will continue this work with a two-pronged approach: 1) working directly with constituents to build overwhelming and widespread community support, and 2) effectively advocating to key decision-makers.", + "Summary": "Streets For All City of Los Angeles https://www.streetsforall.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/venice-boulevard-for-all LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2023 Not Applicable Streets For All is dedicated to making public transit more efficient, reliable, and accessible. We are working to redesign the entirety of Venice Boulevard as a complete street - with dedicated bus lanes and better pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure for first/last mile connectivity. We collaborate with community members, local leaders, city officials, and transportation experts to advocate for dedicated bus lanes, pedestrian infrastructure, and protected mobility lanes. Streets For All has organized communities, neighborhood councils, and elected officials in an effort to get the city to enact its own mobility plan along Venice Blvd. The mobility plan calls for dedicated bus lanes, pedestrian infrastructure, and protected bike lanes along the corridor. We have created street renderings, a dedicated campaign website, e-mails, and other calls to action to encourage community members to engage. We got neighborhood councils to write letters of support, and organized meetings to advocate for these changes. Our efforts were successful and the city is currently implementing many of our suggestions on 4.4 miles of Venice Boulevard, even using the renderings we provided! With nearly a third of the project implemented, now is the time to extend the dedicated bus lanes and protected bike lanes west to the Pacific Ocean, and east to DTLA. In this second phase, we will host community meetings, pop-up events, present to neighborhood councils, produce new street renderings, and create a video and media campaign to excite people about the proposed improvements. When we first began this campaign, we urged our audience, supporters, and communities across the city - both online and in person - to make public comments through official city channels. We will continue this work with a two-pronged approach: 1) working directly with constituents to build overwhelming and widespread community support, and 2) effectively advocating to key decision-makers.", "Impact Metrics": "Not Applicable", "Evidence of Success": "A dedicated bus-only lane on Venice Blvd. would make bus trips more efficient and accessible - benefitting more than 20,000 daily riders. Protected bike lanes would help people get to/from the bus and Expo Line safely, providing a great first/last mile solution. Both lanes would improve safety for all that use the street - including those that drive. Additional benefits include increased foot traffic for local businesses, expanded awareness about street safety, and a substantial reduction in the largest source of carbon emissions in California - car trips. If Venice Blvd. were a complete street, it would pave the way (literally and figuratively!) for other streets across the city. The change-making process we're proposing, which includes research, renderings, community engagement, and advocacy, would be replicable for other bus routes and problem areas. Over time, we intend to apply this process to other parts of the city, widely improving public and active transportation.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -31791,7 +31791,7 @@ "Year": 2023, "Goal": "CREATE", "People Impacted": "Direct Impact: 230", - "Summary": "Defy Ventures County of Los Angeles https://www.defyventures.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/transforming-lives-from-incarceration-to-ceos Winner 2023 Not Applicable Defy Ventures gives people with criminal histories their best shot at a second chance through entrepreneurship, career readiness, and personal development training programs, both in prison and in community facilities. Defy's program features a Shark-tank style pitch competition judged by volunteers from the business community. Our vision is to cut recidivism (return to prison) rates in half by leveraging entrepreneurship to increase economic opportunity and transform lives, empowering currently and formerly incarcerated people to defy the odds. Defy's \"inside-outside\" reentry program begins during individuals' time at correctional facilities (including transitional or youth diversion) and extends post-release to offer comprehensive support for those with criminal histories. Our core program is a 6- to 9-month career readiness, personal development, and entrepreneurship program. It includes 1,200+ pages of curriculum and concludes with a Shark Tank-style Business Pitch Competition judged by volunteers from the business community. Since 2016, Defy has run our programs inside 11 California State Prisons and has also now implemented 6 cohorts of our program in transitional facilities across Los Angeles. We provide graduates with ongoing case management as they navigate reentry, and workshops on computer training, financial literacy, mock interviews, soft skills, and networking. All program graduates receive a Chromebook and gain access to Defy's fair chance employment network. For those that want to pursue entrepreneurship, we have a pathway that includes free business incorporation,mentorship with a business professional, and an opportunity to pitch for up to $10,000 in seed grant funding. Through our volunteer events, Defy fosters new fair chance employment partnerships and shifts mindsets in the business community. By equipping our participants with strong job skills and expanding the network of fair chance employers, Defy is creating a scalable solution for economic inclusion and reduced recidivism.", + "Summary": "Defy Ventures County of Los Angeles https://www.defyventures.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/transforming-lives-from-incarceration-to-ceos LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2023 Not Applicable Defy Ventures gives people with criminal histories their best shot at a second chance through entrepreneurship, career readiness, and personal development training programs, both in prison and in community facilities. Defy's program features a Shark-tank style pitch competition judged by volunteers from the business community. Our vision is to cut recidivism (return to prison) rates in half by leveraging entrepreneurship to increase economic opportunity and transform lives, empowering currently and formerly incarcerated people to defy the odds. Defy's \"inside-outside\" reentry program begins during individuals' time at correctional facilities (including transitional or youth diversion) and extends post-release to offer comprehensive support for those with criminal histories. Our core program is a 6- to 9-month career readiness, personal development, and entrepreneurship program. It includes 1,200+ pages of curriculum and concludes with a Shark Tank-style Business Pitch Competition judged by volunteers from the business community. Since 2016, Defy has run our programs inside 11 California State Prisons and has also now implemented 6 cohorts of our program in transitional facilities across Los Angeles. We provide graduates with ongoing case management as they navigate reentry, and workshops on computer training, financial literacy, mock interviews, soft skills, and networking. All program graduates receive a Chromebook and gain access to Defy's fair chance employment network. For those that want to pursue entrepreneurship, we have a pathway that includes free business incorporation,mentorship with a business professional, and an opportunity to pitch for up to $10,000 in seed grant funding. Through our volunteer events, Defy fosters new fair chance employment partnerships and shifts mindsets in the business community. By equipping our participants with strong job skills and expanding the network of fair chance employers, Defy is creating a scalable solution for economic inclusion and reduced recidivism.", "Impact Metrics": "Not Applicable", "Evidence of Success": "Defy's life transforming work is proven and successful. Over 80% of our clients find employment within 90 days of starting their job search. Less than 10% of our program graduates are reincarcerated, while California's return-to-prison rate is closer to 67%. Defy delivers reentry programming throughout LA County, removing barriers to employment for the reentry community and CREATE fair opportunities to pursue career paths for those coming home from incarceration. Defy aims to break cycles of poverty and see systems-wide impact through a commitment to helping employers change hiring practices that discriminate against people with criminal histories. Our work exponentially impacts the landscape of reentry service provision and transforms the communities of LA County by modeling and advocating for second chances. Defy envisions a community of economic inclusion for those who have been impacted by the criminal legal system, while building safe and equitable communities for all Angelenos.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -33659,7 +33659,7 @@ "Year": 2023, "Goal": "LEARN", "People Impacted": "Direct Impact: 45", - "Summary": "Arts for Healing and Justice Network County of Los Angeles https://ahjnetwork.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/co-empowering-youth-through-healing-art Winner 2023 Not Applicable AHJN's Youth Leadership Development (YLD) program co-empowers youth to reclaim their narratives. We use the arts as a way to increase empathy and solidarity. Youth-created art transforms how young people see themselves, changes how communities see these young artists, and re-humanizes them within a juvenile justice system that more often than not denies youth their humanity. We connect advocacy to those most impacted; centering arts and art-making as a way to build community, partnership, and resilience in systems-change work. YLD features evidence-based programming including responsive healing-informed arts education, Creative/Positive Youth Development, Social Emotional Learning, Trauma-Informed Care, and mentorship. Through YLD, we will help young people reclaim their lived experience and grow into advocates and leaders, through three program components: the Our True Colors (OTC) peer support group, a Youth Resiliency & Movement Building Fellowship track focused on youth-led advocacy, and an Art Fellowship track where youth become paid interns with an AHJN member. OTC sessions, held virtually once per week after school throughout the year, consist of healing-informed arts education utilizing a variety of media, plus community and relationship building with and between young people. OTC serves as a \"landing pad\" for youth where they are connected with other resources to help meet their basic needs. OTC includes peer mentorship, whereby youth who have already participated in the program mentor new students. Youth who participate in OTC may also continue in one of YLD's other two tracks. In Art Fellowships, we match youth with network member organizations for a paid, 200-hour workforce development fellowship. In our Youth Resiliency & Movement Building Fellowship, youth build leadership skills by giving public comment at policy meetings, training members on the County's advocacy landscape, and sitting on committees. Over the course of the next year, we anticipate serving 45 youth through YLD.", + "Summary": "Arts for Healing and Justice Network County of Los Angeles https://ahjnetwork.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/co-empowering-youth-through-healing-art LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2023 Not Applicable AHJN's Youth Leadership Development (YLD) program co-empowers youth to reclaim their narratives. We use the arts as a way to increase empathy and solidarity. Youth-created art transforms how young people see themselves, changes how communities see these young artists, and re-humanizes them within a juvenile justice system that more often than not denies youth their humanity. We connect advocacy to those most impacted; centering arts and art-making as a way to build community, partnership, and resilience in systems-change work. YLD features evidence-based programming including responsive healing-informed arts education, Creative/Positive Youth Development, Social Emotional Learning, Trauma-Informed Care, and mentorship. Through YLD, we will help young people reclaim their lived experience and grow into advocates and leaders, through three program components: the Our True Colors (OTC) peer support group, a Youth Resiliency & Movement Building Fellowship track focused on youth-led advocacy, and an Art Fellowship track where youth become paid interns with an AHJN member. OTC sessions, held virtually once per week after school throughout the year, consist of healing-informed arts education utilizing a variety of media, plus community and relationship building with and between young people. OTC serves as a \"landing pad\" for youth where they are connected with other resources to help meet their basic needs. OTC includes peer mentorship, whereby youth who have already participated in the program mentor new students. Youth who participate in OTC may also continue in one of YLD's other two tracks. In Art Fellowships, we match youth with network member organizations for a paid, 200-hour workforce development fellowship. In our Youth Resiliency & Movement Building Fellowship, youth build leadership skills by giving public comment at policy meetings, training members on the County's advocacy landscape, and sitting on committees. Over the course of the next year, we anticipate serving 45 youth through YLD.", "Impact Metrics": "Not Applicable", "Evidence of Success": "AHJN envisions a future in which system-impacted and at-promise youth in Los Angeles County reclaim their own narrative, create better futures, build strong communities, and transform systems using the arts as a vehicle for self-expression and healing. Our programming is responsive to the needs of Black and Brown young people in LA County. YLD is a safe environment where youth are able to share their thoughts without judgment and create art that speaks to their experiences. By helping youth advocate for change in a way that makes them feel heard, we are also making real change at the County level and beyond. AHJN aims to sustain and expand our programming, continuing the work of YLD youth. Young people deserve access to resources that help meet their physical, mental, emotional, and financial needs and have spaces where they feel safe. Ultimately, AHJN hopes to change LA County by co-empowering youth to transform the juvenile justice system.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -33947,7 +33947,7 @@ "Year": 2023, "Goal": "LEARN", "People Impacted": "Direct Impact: 1,400", - "Summary": "Friends of the Los Angeles River Central LA https://www.folar.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/source-to-sea-the-la-river-and-me Winner 2023 Not Applicable Source-to-Sea offers K-12 students access to immersive standards-based STEM education with experiential learning experiences across four touchpoints. Priority is given to schools with the highest % of low-income students (measured by % eligible for FRPM) - a group historically under-represented in STEM. We provide in-class curriculum, a visit from our River Rover mobile-education center, and an interactive field trip to the LA River to focus students on the interconnectivity of our urban ecosystem and the possibilities of various STEM careers. The free Source to Sea watershed program consists of 2 in-class lessons conducted by schoolteachers, a school visit by the River Rover mobile museum, and a hands-on LA River field trip. Students learn about the River's past, present, and possible future and how proposed projects will improve public and ecosystem health. Designed in alignment with CA Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards linked to STEM education:- Teacher Orientation: Receive and learn how to deliver program materials- Classroom Lesson: The History of the LA River- River Rover: Students compare states of the River and study: biodiversity & the riparian ecosystem, human impact on our ecosystem, Interconnected relationships, a 3D interactive River watershed, water conservation & management, a future of the River at a design table, the connection between the environment and public health- Classroom Lesson: Biodiversity: The Interconnectedness Between Living and Nonliving Things- LA River Field Trip: 3 interactive stations: Nature Walk: look for birds, observe their surroundings, and reflect on how nature impacts our health w/binoculars and field guides, Macroinvertebrate Water Quality Lab: Collect water samples of indicator species and implement the scientific process to determine ecosystem health, Engineering a Water Filtration System: After learning about stormwater and pollution, they collaboratively create 3D prototypes of a filtration system and present to the class", + "Summary": "Friends of the Los Angeles River Central LA https://www.folar.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2023/source-to-sea-the-la-river-and-me LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2023 Not Applicable Source-to-Sea offers K-12 students access to immersive standards-based STEM education with experiential learning experiences across four touchpoints. Priority is given to schools with the highest % of low-income students (measured by % eligible for FRPM) - a group historically under-represented in STEM. We provide in-class curriculum, a visit from our River Rover mobile-education center, and an interactive field trip to the LA River to focus students on the interconnectivity of our urban ecosystem and the possibilities of various STEM careers. The free Source to Sea watershed program consists of 2 in-class lessons conducted by schoolteachers, a school visit by the River Rover mobile museum, and a hands-on LA River field trip. Students learn about the River's past, present, and possible future and how proposed projects will improve public and ecosystem health. Designed in alignment with CA Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards linked to STEM education:- Teacher Orientation: Receive and learn how to deliver program materials- Classroom Lesson: The History of the LA River- River Rover: Students compare states of the River and study: biodiversity & the riparian ecosystem, human impact on our ecosystem, Interconnected relationships, a 3D interactive River watershed, water conservation & management, a future of the River at a design table, the connection between the environment and public health- Classroom Lesson: Biodiversity: The Interconnectedness Between Living and Nonliving Things- LA River Field Trip: 3 interactive stations: Nature Walk: look for birds, observe their surroundings, and reflect on how nature impacts our health w/binoculars and field guides, Macroinvertebrate Water Quality Lab: Collect water samples of indicator species and implement the scientific process to determine ecosystem health, Engineering a Water Filtration System: After learning about stormwater and pollution, they collaboratively create 3D prototypes of a filtration system and present to the class", "Impact Metrics": "Not Applicable", "Evidence of Success": "We envision equitably-increased access to natural spaces and generations of students transforming the 51-mile River into a dynamic, functioning ecosystem that reduces flood risk, cleans the air, cools temperatures, and supports the biodiversity essential to our collective wellbeing. We see this every day in the people discovering that the river is a place of refuge creating park-rich neighborhoods, in our children who excitedly share what they've learned on their river field trips with their parents, and in our Fellows: immersed in river ecology, building a brighter future for our county. Source to Sea could expand beyond our record-breaking 5,500 students in a school year and be actively present in every region in the county. As teachers say, \"The lessons and activities really tie-in to science, engineering and social studies standards...it also reminded students that they can make a difference.\"", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -35867,7 +35867,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "PLAY", "People Impacted": "85254.0", - "Summary": "The Trust for Public Land County of Los Angeles https://www.tpl.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/los-angeles-parks-for-people Winner 2022 Green Space, Park Access, and Trees Parks are essential to healthy, sustainable communities, offering opportunities for fitness and recreation, economic revitalization, and civic engagement. But today, about half of Los Angeles County\u2019s residents, mostly lower-income and communities of color, cannot access a park close-to-home. The goal of The Trust for Public Land\u2019s Parks for People Program is to ensure that everyone can access a quality park within a 10-minute walk, or half-mile, from home. Our work over the next year will increase park access for over 85,000 residents, including 31,000 kids. This increase in parks and green space will support community engagement and connection though socializing, recreation, and civic engagement. New and improved green spaces will support ecological health, climate resilience, and environmental appreciation and literacy. Parks will encourage people to exercise, play, and relax. Greenery will create refreshing and beautiful environments that alleviate stress and threats of extreme heat and pollution. Residents will create mosaics and murals for their parks, deepening their sense of place and ownership. They will continue to share their heritage with neighbors after the park opens, on stages, amphitheaters, and other platforms. Parks will create opportunities for training and employing at-risk youth in landscaping and construction, opening the way for green careers and increasing economic outcomes across the community.", + "Summary": "The Trust for Public Land County of Los Angeles https://www.tpl.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/los-angeles-parks-for-people LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Green Space, Park Access, and Trees Parks are essential to healthy, sustainable communities, offering opportunities for fitness and recreation, economic revitalization, and civic engagement. But today, about half of Los Angeles County\u2019s residents, mostly lower-income and communities of color, cannot access a park close-to-home. The goal of The Trust for Public Land\u2019s Parks for People Program is to ensure that everyone can access a quality park within a 10-minute walk, or half-mile, from home. Our work over the next year will increase park access for over 85,000 residents, including 31,000 kids. This increase in parks and green space will support community engagement and connection though socializing, recreation, and civic engagement. New and improved green spaces will support ecological health, climate resilience, and environmental appreciation and literacy. Parks will encourage people to exercise, play, and relax. Greenery will create refreshing and beautiful environments that alleviate stress and threats of extreme heat and pollution. Residents will create mosaics and murals for their parks, deepening their sense of place and ownership. They will continue to share their heritage with neighbors after the park opens, on stages, amphitheaters, and other platforms. Parks will create opportunities for training and employing at-risk youth in landscaping and construction, opening the way for green careers and increasing economic outcomes across the community.", "Impact Metrics": "Green Space, Park Access, and Trees", "Evidence of Success": "The goal of the Parks for People Program is to ensure that everyone in LA lives within 10-minute walk of a quality park or green space. We measure success based on improvements in park equity and access, specifically, the number and demographics of people residing within a 10-minute walk of our projects. Our multi-method evaluation process relies on the collection of quantitative and qualitative data collected from GIS tools, direct observation, tracking, surveying, and design calculations. Data is collected before and after each park is built to help us fully understand the many benefits. Evaluation is carried out by project managers to ensure that it is embedded seamlessly into every project.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -36538,7 +36538,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "LEARN", "People Impacted": "20.0", - "Summary": "Young Women's Freedom Center City of Los Angeles https://www.youngwomenfree.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/support-system-impacted-young-women-and-trans-youth-economically-thrive-with-transform-your-hustle Winner 2022 Support for Foster and Systems-Impacted Youth For almost 30 years, Young Women\u2019s Freedom Center has created a leadership pipeline by and for system-impacted young women and trans youth of all genders to grow their professional and organizing skills in order to transform their lives and communities. Funding from LA50 will allow us to launch Transform Your Hustle, a 12-week job training and life coaching program to meet system-impacted young people where they are at and build the skills for economic empowerment in their lives. Los Angeles County would be transformed by our innovative Transform Your Hustle program in a number of ways. Firstly, system-impacted young women and trans youth of all genders in Los Angeles would have pathways and greater skills to navigate and achieve their own economic success as well as a deeper sense of their personal power and self-determination. These outcomes would create more stability in participants\u2019 lives which would reduce youth recidivism and break cycles of youth incarceration and system-involvement, leading to lower rates of incarceration of adult women, lower risk of family separation via the foster care system, and increased physical and mental health outcomes for young women and trans youth of all gender in communities most impacted by generational poverty, the street economy, and incarceration.", + "Summary": "Young Women's Freedom Center City of Los Angeles https://www.youngwomenfree.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/support-system-impacted-young-women-and-trans-youth-economically-thrive-with-transform-your-hustle LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Support for Foster and Systems-Impacted Youth For almost 30 years, Young Women\u2019s Freedom Center has created a leadership pipeline by and for system-impacted young women and trans youth of all genders to grow their professional and organizing skills in order to transform their lives and communities. Funding from LA50 will allow us to launch Transform Your Hustle, a 12-week job training and life coaching program to meet system-impacted young people where they are at and build the skills for economic empowerment in their lives. Los Angeles County would be transformed by our innovative Transform Your Hustle program in a number of ways. Firstly, system-impacted young women and trans youth of all genders in Los Angeles would have pathways and greater skills to navigate and achieve their own economic success as well as a deeper sense of their personal power and self-determination. These outcomes would create more stability in participants\u2019 lives which would reduce youth recidivism and break cycles of youth incarceration and system-involvement, leading to lower rates of incarceration of adult women, lower risk of family separation via the foster care system, and increased physical and mental health outcomes for young women and trans youth of all gender in communities most impacted by generational poverty, the street economy, and incarceration.", "Impact Metrics": "Support for Foster and Systems-Impacted Youth", "Evidence of Success": "Transform Your Hustle is a pilot program but it is deeply rooted in YWFC\u2019s award-winning youth diversion models that have been practiced and researched for decades. Quantitatively, we will measure success by reaching the number of participants we have set for the year and the number of hours of training and self-determination-based coaching that we will provide to each participant. Importantly, however, we will also implement surveys and interviews with participants before, during, and after the program in order to measure their own experience of economic empowerment, agency, and self-determination, as well as their economic status. We believe that the program will be a success if participants feel more confident, capable, and have a clearer understanding of their economic goals and how to achieve them. We also believe that by the end of the program and within a year of its completion, participants will be more economically stable than before their participation in THY.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -38072,7 +38072,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "LIVE", "People Impacted": "500.0", - "Summary": "Healing California Central LA https://www.healingca.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/free-healthcare-for-the-homeless Winner 2022 Housing and Homelessness We provide free quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need. We want to expand our care through our use of mobile and pop-up clinics to bring services to those who need it most, those experiencing homelessness. Funding would support the use of our mobile dental and vision programs to reach those most isolated from the traditional healthcare system at up to 10 one to three day pop-up clinics throughout the county. Utilizing this grant, we would be aiming to serve a total of 500 unduplicated patients experiencing homelessness across the County of Los Angeles with comprehensive dental and vision services. We would be providing the equivalent of $200,000 worth of care to those in need. In terms of dental services, we would serve over 400 patients with vital dental services at 10 days of service across the county utilizing our mobile dental van. With vision services, we would provide over 300 comprehensive eye exams and up to 600 free pairs of glasses. We aim to provide two pairs of custom prescription glasses to each patient so they have a spare.", + "Summary": "Healing California Central LA https://www.healingca.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/free-healthcare-for-the-homeless LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Housing and Homelessness We provide free quality dental, vision and medical care to those in need. We want to expand our care through our use of mobile and pop-up clinics to bring services to those who need it most, those experiencing homelessness. Funding would support the use of our mobile dental and vision programs to reach those most isolated from the traditional healthcare system at up to 10 one to three day pop-up clinics throughout the county. Utilizing this grant, we would be aiming to serve a total of 500 unduplicated patients experiencing homelessness across the County of Los Angeles with comprehensive dental and vision services. We would be providing the equivalent of $200,000 worth of care to those in need. In terms of dental services, we would serve over 400 patients with vital dental services at 10 days of service across the county utilizing our mobile dental van. With vision services, we would provide over 300 comprehensive eye exams and up to 600 free pairs of glasses. We aim to provide two pairs of custom prescription glasses to each patient so they have a spare.", "Impact Metrics": "Housing and Homelessness", "Evidence of Success": "We measure the impact of our work by charting the services delivered to each patient. Using surveys conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) and American Optometric Association (AOA), we are able to give our services an average dollar valuation based on the comparative cost to receive services on the open market. This gives us a total number of patients served and a total equivalent dollar value of services. We also collect patient data through our registration process on the patients' income, employment status and a number of demographic indicators. This information will ensure that the population served as part of this grant is part of the medically indigent, homeless population.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -38552,7 +38552,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "PLAY", "People Impacted": "65.0", - "Summary": "Urban Peace Institute South LA https://www.urbanpeaceinstitute.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/urban-peace-institute-s-south-park-regional-school-safety-collaborative-program Winner 2022 Community Safety UPI seeks to expand its programming to South Los Angeles\u2019 South Park community to create improved health and safety. With funding, UPI will create the South Park Regional School Safety Collaborative Program to establish safe routes to schools for students. In addition, UPI will also expand our Leadership Institute that provides seven months of training and support to 35 South Los Angeles Latino and Black residents in leading community safety solutions. Historically, communities in South Los Angeles have been overlooked, experiencing decades of public disinvestment and structural racism. Funding from this grant will ensure that children will no longer experience intimidation or violence as they walk to school within South Park. UPI will uplift community leaders and build relationships between residents, officers, and gang intervention workers to ensure neighborhood safety. This work has never been more important, as recent events highlight the need to bridge the gap between law enforcement and communities of color. Funding will also ensure South Los Angeles residents will be empowered to create safety in their communities. UPI\u2019s new South Park Regional School Safety Collaborative will bring together parents, youth, residents of color, school leaders, law enforcement officers, and gang intervention leaders to create a Safe Routes to Schools effort, as well as to reduce violence in the surrounding South Park neighborhood.", + "Summary": "Urban Peace Institute South LA https://www.urbanpeaceinstitute.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/urban-peace-institute-s-south-park-regional-school-safety-collaborative-program LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Community Safety UPI seeks to expand its programming to South Los Angeles\u2019 South Park community to create improved health and safety. With funding, UPI will create the South Park Regional School Safety Collaborative Program to establish safe routes to schools for students. In addition, UPI will also expand our Leadership Institute that provides seven months of training and support to 35 South Los Angeles Latino and Black residents in leading community safety solutions. Historically, communities in South Los Angeles have been overlooked, experiencing decades of public disinvestment and structural racism. Funding from this grant will ensure that children will no longer experience intimidation or violence as they walk to school within South Park. UPI will uplift community leaders and build relationships between residents, officers, and gang intervention workers to ensure neighborhood safety. This work has never been more important, as recent events highlight the need to bridge the gap between law enforcement and communities of color. Funding will also ensure South Los Angeles residents will be empowered to create safety in their communities. UPI\u2019s new South Park Regional School Safety Collaborative will bring together parents, youth, residents of color, school leaders, law enforcement officers, and gang intervention leaders to create a Safe Routes to Schools effort, as well as to reduce violence in the surrounding South Park neighborhood.", "Impact Metrics": "Community Safety", "Evidence of Success": "UPI will increase the number of South Park residents enrolled in its Leadership Institute by 50%. UPI will also increase the number of South Park residents participating in its comprehensive program by 5 additional residents, for a total of 15 South Park residents served in its 2022-23 cohort. These resident leaders will prove key in providing guidance and support. UPI will convene over 50 stakeholders working to reduce violence through the new South Park Regional School Safety Collaborative during biweekly meetings throughout the school year. These meetings will convene school leaders, parents, students, community leaders, Community Safety Partnership Bureau officers, and gang intervention partners to create a Safe Routes to School plan. Throughout efforts, UPI expects violent crime will be reduced by 5% over the 1-year grant period. Residents will also regularly report their feelings of safety during peak school travel times, so UPI can measure the outcomes of our initiatives.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -41000,7 +41000,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "CONNECT", "People Impacted": "20.0", - "Summary": "Flavors From Afar Central LA https://www.flavorsfromafar.co/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/la-top-101-restaurant-spearheaded-by-refugee-global-chefs Winner 2022 Immigrant and Refugee Support Flavors From Afar is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and social enterprise of the Tiyya Foundation providing asylum seekers and refugees interested in culinary arts the platform to showcase their cuisines. Each featured chef is given the opportunity to hone their culinary skills in a restaurant setting, gain valuable work experience, and receive a percent of gross sales. Additionally, forty percent of all FFA proceeds helps maintain Tiyya\u2019s programs providing economic resources for immigrants, refugees, and displaced indigenous communities. Flavors from Afar embodies the multicultural Los Angeles food culture at its core. Rotating chefs every month, it provides the community exposure to a vast selection of various cultures and global cuisines. A large population in LA who identify as foodies didn\u2019t have exposure to authentic immigrant dishes like the ones you find in homes - until now. The restaurant also provides each home-taught chef dealing with displacement and trauma, a safe outlet to share their talents and unique foods with the community they have made their new home. It\u2019s a chance for them to learn the American way, interact with American clientele, and plant roots in the community they now call home.", + "Summary": "Flavors From Afar Central LA https://www.flavorsfromafar.co/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/la-top-101-restaurant-spearheaded-by-refugee-global-chefs LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Immigrant and Refugee Support Flavors From Afar is a one-of-a-kind restaurant and social enterprise of the Tiyya Foundation providing asylum seekers and refugees interested in culinary arts the platform to showcase their cuisines. Each featured chef is given the opportunity to hone their culinary skills in a restaurant setting, gain valuable work experience, and receive a percent of gross sales. Additionally, forty percent of all FFA proceeds helps maintain Tiyya\u2019s programs providing economic resources for immigrants, refugees, and displaced indigenous communities. Flavors from Afar embodies the multicultural Los Angeles food culture at its core. Rotating chefs every month, it provides the community exposure to a vast selection of various cultures and global cuisines. A large population in LA who identify as foodies didn\u2019t have exposure to authentic immigrant dishes like the ones you find in homes - until now. The restaurant also provides each home-taught chef dealing with displacement and trauma, a safe outlet to share their talents and unique foods with the community they have made their new home. It\u2019s a chance for them to learn the American way, interact with American clientele, and plant roots in the community they now call home.", "Impact Metrics": "Immigrant and Refugee Support", "Evidence of Success": "Our goal is to provide on the job training for former refugee and asylum seekers who are interested in the culinary arts. We are happy to report that one of our former chefs has continued on to launch her own restaurant \u201cMalia\u2019s Kitchen\u201d in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We also have several chefs such as Lina from \u201cMama Lina\u2019s\u201d who have expanded their home catering services using experience learned from FFA. The majority of our impact is measured by the qualitative experience of our customers. With over 100 reviews on Yelp, we have maintained a 5-star rating since our opening week which coincided with the initial stay at home order. Despite the hurdles of the pandemic, our guests feel connected to our mission to employ and celebrate refugees from around the world. On a qualitative scope, the number of guests and catering jobs have significantly increased in the past year - partly attribute to Covid restrictions loosening after various stages of quarantines in Los Angeles.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -41840,7 +41840,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "PLAY", "People Impacted": "25.0", - "Summary": "Nature for All East LA https://www.lanatureforall.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/nature-for-all-leadership-academy Winner 2022 Green Space, Park Access, and Trees Nature for All's Leadership Academy is designed to improve participants\u2019 understanding of environmental issues that affect their neighborhoods, including climate change, water resiliency, and the role of protecting public lands and natural resources in reducing exposure to pollution. The program will also prepare participants to engage in decision-making processes that affect their communities. By participation in the programs, community members will understand what it means to be an environmental steward in the community. Program participants will have an increased knowledge about the LA and San Gabriel Rivers, its tributaries and how these interrelate with Public Lands, the Angeles Forest/San Gabriel Mountains; Parks and Climate Resiliency. They will learn about Los Angeles\u2019 green spaces and be inspired to incorporate natural spaces into their lives and to want to learn how to advocate for increased local green space development, protection of nature, and more public transportation to the larger natural areas around Los Angeles for the future.The community members that participate in these programs become local advocates in their communities and learn more about the local funding sources, their elected officials and the various agencies that help shape and determine their quality of life.", + "Summary": "Nature for All East LA https://www.lanatureforall.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/nature-for-all-leadership-academy LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Green Space, Park Access, and Trees Nature for All's Leadership Academy is designed to improve participants\u2019 understanding of environmental issues that affect their neighborhoods, including climate change, water resiliency, and the role of protecting public lands and natural resources in reducing exposure to pollution. The program will also prepare participants to engage in decision-making processes that affect their communities. By participation in the programs, community members will understand what it means to be an environmental steward in the community. Program participants will have an increased knowledge about the LA and San Gabriel Rivers, its tributaries and how these interrelate with Public Lands, the Angeles Forest/San Gabriel Mountains; Parks and Climate Resiliency. They will learn about Los Angeles\u2019 green spaces and be inspired to incorporate natural spaces into their lives and to want to learn how to advocate for increased local green space development, protection of nature, and more public transportation to the larger natural areas around Los Angeles for the future.The community members that participate in these programs become local advocates in their communities and learn more about the local funding sources, their elected officials and the various agencies that help shape and determine their quality of life.", "Impact Metrics": "Green Space, Park Access, and Trees", "Evidence of Success": "More than 770 participants have completed leadership training, many continue to make a difference through increased environmental awareness and activism. Participant feedback to our workshops is overwhelmingly positive and demonstrates both increased subject matter knowledge and an increased desire and confidence around implementing learning. Nature for All provides a curriculum about water resiliency and other topics to at least 20 participants in one year. Nature for All provides training and volunteer hours for at least 20 Leadership Academy alumni who will receive their California Naturalist certifications, develop educational and activity programming and serve as interpretative guides in their community. Topics for our Leadership Development workshops include civic engagement, public speaking, organizing strategies, parks/open space,water resiliency, environmental governance, and project funding strategies.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -42008,7 +42008,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "CREATE", "People Impacted": "60.0", - "Summary": "Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator City of Los Angeles https://laincubator.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/la-cleantech-incubator-equity-innovation-program Winner 2022 BIPOC- and Women-Owned Businesses The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)\u2019s Equity Innovation Program (EIP) is a strategic, additive layer of support for underrepresented cleantech entrepreneurs within LACI\u2019s small business incubation and acceleration programs. EIP offers cleantech founders access to targeted coaching and curriculum, pilot funding, and technical guidance to help secure financing, expand their network, or scale their startups, so they can help the City of Los Angeles achieve its ambitious climate goals by the year 2050. LACI envisions a future where the City of Los Angeles and its people flourish. If our work is successful, Los Angeles will become a thriving metropolis with zero emissions transportation, clean air, high paying green jobs, and a circular economy that supports generations of Angelinos to come. The LA2050 grant will bridge persistent opportunity gaps and deliver additional support to underserved entrepreneurs by directly funding innovative cleantech pilots for our Equity Innovation Program. In the short term, EIP aims to achieve measurable success: more capital raised, cleantech pilots deployed, green jobs created, and positive environmental, economic and social impact created for communities. Our long term vision is to prioritize, strengthen, and incentivize innovation ecosystems for Los Angeles\u2019 diverse entrepreneurs who are championing scalable solutions to climate change and who seek to achieve the ambitious regional sustainability goals of the Los Angeles Green New Deal (pLAn).", + "Summary": "Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator City of Los Angeles https://laincubator.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/la-cleantech-incubator-equity-innovation-program LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 BIPOC- and Women-Owned Businesses The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)\u2019s Equity Innovation Program (EIP) is a strategic, additive layer of support for underrepresented cleantech entrepreneurs within LACI\u2019s small business incubation and acceleration programs. EIP offers cleantech founders access to targeted coaching and curriculum, pilot funding, and technical guidance to help secure financing, expand their network, or scale their startups, so they can help the City of Los Angeles achieve its ambitious climate goals by the year 2050. LACI envisions a future where the City of Los Angeles and its people flourish. If our work is successful, Los Angeles will become a thriving metropolis with zero emissions transportation, clean air, high paying green jobs, and a circular economy that supports generations of Angelinos to come. The LA2050 grant will bridge persistent opportunity gaps and deliver additional support to underserved entrepreneurs by directly funding innovative cleantech pilots for our Equity Innovation Program. In the short term, EIP aims to achieve measurable success: more capital raised, cleantech pilots deployed, green jobs created, and positive environmental, economic and social impact created for communities. Our long term vision is to prioritize, strengthen, and incentivize innovation ecosystems for Los Angeles\u2019 diverse entrepreneurs who are championing scalable solutions to climate change and who seek to achieve the ambitious regional sustainability goals of the Los Angeles Green New Deal (pLAn).", "Impact Metrics": "BIPOC- and Women-Owned Businesses", "Evidence of Success": "LACI\u2019s Equity Innovation Program aims to help level the playing field for historically underserved and underrepresented founders, who often encounter additional barriers to success when compared to their white, male counterparts. Once invited into one of our Incubation Programs, any female, BIPOC or otherwise underrepresented participants can apply to access: 1) increased funding for clean technology pilots in partnership with frontline communities; 2) additional 1:1 coaching and support services; and 3) increased access to funding to scale their startups and grow their businesses. We measure the impact of EIP by our ability to support our startups to raise the same amount of capital as their white male peers within the cleantech sector. We define success as the creation of more living wage jobs with a focus on hiring un/underemployed people from local disadvantaged communities, access to additional capital, credit and funding, and increased revenue generation.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -42269,7 +42269,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "CREATE", "People Impacted": "70.0", - "Summary": "Thai Community Development Center County of Los Angeles https://www.thaicdc.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/the-thai-town-marketplace-making-an-impact-through-food-people-and-place Winner 2022 Income Inequality LA2050 will fund the Thai Town Marketplace (TTMP), a new approach to urban revitalization and an innovative \u201cgreen\u201d community market. Creating the first \u201cHealth/Wealth Zone\u201d, the TTMP will deliberately link health and economic outcomes, help low-income residents start their first business, create 18 businesses every three years and over 60 jobs, teach vendors financial and health literacy, host monthly health and information booths for visitors at our nearby farmers\u2019 market, and make local organizations\u2019 social services more accessible. The TTMP will improve the built environment, create community cohesion and unity around a public space, promote neighborhood pride and help low-income individuals achieve self-sufficiency, upward mobility and economic empowerment through business ownership and permanent employment. The TTMP will greatly increase entrepreneurs\u2019 and workers\u2019 potential earnings, generate new businesses and jobs, combat financial dependency and chronic unemployment, reduce poverty, and increase access to fresh foods through our public benefits enrollment programs. Purchase agreements between our East Hollywood Certified Farmers\u2019 Market farmers and TTMP vendors will boost the local economy and ensure that revenue is kept within our community. We hope that the TTMP will be a model for other immigrant neighborhoods facing high unemployment and gentrification. Overall, the TTMP will transform Thai Town into a vibrant and inclusive destination for families, businesses and visitors for generations to come.", + "Summary": "Thai Community Development Center County of Los Angeles https://www.thaicdc.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/the-thai-town-marketplace-making-an-impact-through-food-people-and-place LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Income Inequality LA2050 will fund the Thai Town Marketplace (TTMP), a new approach to urban revitalization and an innovative \u201cgreen\u201d community market. Creating the first \u201cHealth/Wealth Zone\u201d, the TTMP will deliberately link health and economic outcomes, help low-income residents start their first business, create 18 businesses every three years and over 60 jobs, teach vendors financial and health literacy, host monthly health and information booths for visitors at our nearby farmers\u2019 market, and make local organizations\u2019 social services more accessible. The TTMP will improve the built environment, create community cohesion and unity around a public space, promote neighborhood pride and help low-income individuals achieve self-sufficiency, upward mobility and economic empowerment through business ownership and permanent employment. The TTMP will greatly increase entrepreneurs\u2019 and workers\u2019 potential earnings, generate new businesses and jobs, combat financial dependency and chronic unemployment, reduce poverty, and increase access to fresh foods through our public benefits enrollment programs. Purchase agreements between our East Hollywood Certified Farmers\u2019 Market farmers and TTMP vendors will boost the local economy and ensure that revenue is kept within our community. We hope that the TTMP will be a model for other immigrant neighborhoods facing high unemployment and gentrification. Overall, the TTMP will transform Thai Town into a vibrant and inclusive destination for families, businesses and visitors for generations to come.", "Impact Metrics": "Income Inequality", "Evidence of Success": "We are measuring the TTMP\u2019s impact by the number of new businesses and jobs created, the jobs sustained, families enrolled into FMNP and CalFresh/EBT, and the overall increased economic wellbeing of our entrepreneurs and workers. According to the \u201cSmall Business Incubator Network Feasibility Study\u201d by Stacy and Associates, every 50 jobs created by an incubator client generates another 25 jobs in the community. Thus, the 40 incubator jobs we generate should create over 20 jobs in East Hollywood. Because the businesses will eventually establish their own brick and mortar locations, the TTMP will also have a multiplier effect, creating 18 new businesses each cycle and an additional 36 jobs every three years. Serving Thai immigrant entrepreneurs for the past twenty-eight years, we have seen the difficulty that Thai Town\u2019s high rents have caused. Offering immigrant entrepreneurs their own low-rent incubator space will create a widespread positive economic effect in the Thai Town community.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -42773,7 +42773,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "LIVE", "People Impacted": "200.0", - "Summary": "Theodore Payne Foundation Central LA https://www.theodorepayne.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/climate-ready-native-plant-landscaper-training Winner 2022 Climate and Environment Our California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate Program (CNPLC) is a bilingual (English and Spanish) job-training program for landscape professionals developed and taught by California\u2019s leading native plant experts. By providing this training to landscapers, we help grow independent businesses while enabling residents of Los Angeles County to save water, restore habitats, and bring the unique beauty of the natural world into our towns, cities, and homes. With this program we have the opportunity to make significant and impactful changes to our landscape, which can preserve the unique ecology of Southern California while saving water and reducing the use of chemicals, plastic, and non-renewable resources in the urban environment. At the same time, we can lift up workers in the landscape industry, giving them new skills and access to a new clientele. When our work is implemented, neighborhoods are transformed from stretches of sterile lawn and concrete to bustling habitats that support valuable biodiversity, feed pollinators, sequester carbon, and conserve water and other resources.", + "Summary": "Theodore Payne Foundation Central LA https://www.theodorepayne.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/climate-ready-native-plant-landscaper-training LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Climate and Environment Our California Native Plant Landscaper Certificate Program (CNPLC) is a bilingual (English and Spanish) job-training program for landscape professionals developed and taught by California\u2019s leading native plant experts. By providing this training to landscapers, we help grow independent businesses while enabling residents of Los Angeles County to save water, restore habitats, and bring the unique beauty of the natural world into our towns, cities, and homes. With this program we have the opportunity to make significant and impactful changes to our landscape, which can preserve the unique ecology of Southern California while saving water and reducing the use of chemicals, plastic, and non-renewable resources in the urban environment. At the same time, we can lift up workers in the landscape industry, giving them new skills and access to a new clientele. When our work is implemented, neighborhoods are transformed from stretches of sterile lawn and concrete to bustling habitats that support valuable biodiversity, feed pollinators, sequester carbon, and conserve water and other resources.", "Impact Metrics": "Climate and Environment", "Evidence of Success": "Using post-program student surveys, we measure the success of the program directly from participant feedback. According the survey, students found classes pertaining to the business side of landscaping was most informative, followed by classes on soils, plant identification, and pruning. Students also indicated that the in-person practicums were invaluable. Students also reported that our workbook was very useful, and 92% of respondents said that they would or would likely use it in the field. We plan to continue tracking the success of program alumni with ongoing surveys. The success of BIPOC and women alumni in particular has been reported on in press including Spectrum News 1, La Opini\u00f3n, and Telemundo. This program was also the recipient of the US Green Building Council LA\u2019s Community Impact Award for 2021.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -43108,7 +43108,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "LEARN", "People Impacted": "21000.0", - "Summary": "Education Through Music-Los Angeles Central LA https://www.etmla.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/in-school-music-education-program-for-under-resourced-schools Winner 2022 K-12 STEAM Education ETM-LA's In-School Music Education Program for Under-Resourced Schools provides high-quality, comprehensive music education to students in low-income area elementary and middle schools across LA County. The program reaches all children regardless of race, class, or ability and is set apart by being part of the school day. Our core belief is that all children deserve a well-rounded education, one inclusive of the arts, to ensure their holistic development. Our vision of success begins at the ground level as evidenced through student/teacher/parent surveys, student journals, performance attendance, and school attendance rates. Measures of success include: \u2022 Increased student performance in and attitudes toward both the arts and school. \u2022 The ability of music teachers and academic teachers to integrate music with other subjects. \u2022 Broadened and deepened school/community understanding of and support for arts education. \u2022 School efforts toward sustaining programs independently. For our students \u2013 the majority of whom are at-risk \u2013 the benefits of music education are critical and life-changing. We are witness to the communal and holistic development in our students and partner school communities. Providing equity, access, and inclusion are vital to ensuring that children have a healthy, bright future so that they \u2013 our future leaders \u2013 can make Los Angeles the best place to create, play, connect, live, and learn in 2050.", + "Summary": "Education Through Music-Los Angeles Central LA https://www.etmla.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/in-school-music-education-program-for-under-resourced-schools LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 K-12 STEAM Education ETM-LA's In-School Music Education Program for Under-Resourced Schools provides high-quality, comprehensive music education to students in low-income area elementary and middle schools across LA County. The program reaches all children regardless of race, class, or ability and is set apart by being part of the school day. Our core belief is that all children deserve a well-rounded education, one inclusive of the arts, to ensure their holistic development. Our vision of success begins at the ground level as evidenced through student/teacher/parent surveys, student journals, performance attendance, and school attendance rates. Measures of success include: \u2022 Increased student performance in and attitudes toward both the arts and school. \u2022 The ability of music teachers and academic teachers to integrate music with other subjects. \u2022 Broadened and deepened school/community understanding of and support for arts education. \u2022 School efforts toward sustaining programs independently. For our students \u2013 the majority of whom are at-risk \u2013 the benefits of music education are critical and life-changing. We are witness to the communal and holistic development in our students and partner school communities. Providing equity, access, and inclusion are vital to ensuring that children have a healthy, bright future so that they \u2013 our future leaders \u2013 can make Los Angeles the best place to create, play, connect, live, and learn in 2050.", "Impact Metrics": "K-12 STEAM Education", "Evidence of Success": "A recent external evaluation by Evaluation Specialists looked at ETM-LA\u2019s school-wide approach to providing yearlong, sequential music education. Focusing on outcomes related to socio-emotional wellness and attitudes about learning music, the evaluation reported key findings such as: \u00b7 95% of ETM-LA partner school teachers believe music education should be offered as part of the core curriculum. \u00b7 92% of ETM-LA partner school teachers said their students were engaged in learning \u2013 a 40% increase in partner school teachers observing student engagement, compared to only 7% in control schools receiving intermittent or no music. 7th Grader Isaac, who struggled with expressing his feelings, shared, \u201cI would be emotional and sometimes take [my anger] out on the wrong people. But when I\u2019m doing music it calms me down.\u201d Isaac found joy and motivation through music, confiding, \u201cIt\u2019s made my anxiety better, because school\u2019s kind of stressful. I had like 4 F\u2019s\u2026[now they\u2019re] straight A\u2019s.\u201d", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -44571,7 +44571,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "CONNECT", "People Impacted": "22000.0", - "Summary": "Climate Resolve County of Los Angeles https://www.climateresolve.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/hottest-in-la-the-bus-stop-heat-bracket Winner 2022 Public Transit Climate Resolve is launching Hottest in LA: the Bus Stop Heat Bracket to identify the hottest, most-used bus stops in Los Angeles County that are most in need of improvements. With a 32-stop, March Madness-style bracket, Climate Resolve will use online voting and community input to narrow the field down to a Final Four of bus stops that need upgrades, and create digital renderings of how the stops could look with some much-needed love. We will then use the community feedback and renderings to inform local governments about their bus stop needs. Getting where you need to go shouldn\u2019t be threatening to your health. Imagine if it were safe. Now imagine if it were enjoyable. Our program will light a spark in several communities across the county to fight for better transportation amenities and access to community cooling resources. On top of that, jurisdictions will have a better knowledge of funding streams and how to better incorporate community priorities into their transportation infrastructure. What does that look like? It looks like an older Angeleno being able to wait comfortably for the bus, and having access to parts of town they wouldn\u2019t have dared go before. Teens having a place to sit and chat. A thirsty middle schooler grabbing a drink while they wait for the bus to go home from practice. By proliferating community-designed spaces with benches, shade, hydration stations, and other amenities we can create a more nurturing environment for Angelenos, and spur community movements to carry that momentum even further.", + "Summary": "Climate Resolve County of Los Angeles https://www.climateresolve.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/hottest-in-la-the-bus-stop-heat-bracket LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Public Transit Climate Resolve is launching Hottest in LA: the Bus Stop Heat Bracket to identify the hottest, most-used bus stops in Los Angeles County that are most in need of improvements. With a 32-stop, March Madness-style bracket, Climate Resolve will use online voting and community input to narrow the field down to a Final Four of bus stops that need upgrades, and create digital renderings of how the stops could look with some much-needed love. We will then use the community feedback and renderings to inform local governments about their bus stop needs. Getting where you need to go shouldn\u2019t be threatening to your health. Imagine if it were safe. Now imagine if it were enjoyable. Our program will light a spark in several communities across the county to fight for better transportation amenities and access to community cooling resources. On top of that, jurisdictions will have a better knowledge of funding streams and how to better incorporate community priorities into their transportation infrastructure. What does that look like? It looks like an older Angeleno being able to wait comfortably for the bus, and having access to parts of town they wouldn\u2019t have dared go before. Teens having a place to sit and chat. A thirsty middle schooler grabbing a drink while they wait for the bus to go home from practice. By proliferating community-designed spaces with benches, shade, hydration stations, and other amenities we can create a more nurturing environment for Angelenos, and spur community movements to carry that momentum even further.", "Impact Metrics": "Public Transit", "Evidence of Success": "This initiative will identify and engage key communities across the county, both digitally and in-person. Through tracking poll and survey responses, online comments, and advertisement interactions, Climate Resolve will be able to track digital engagement statistics. For the in-person portion of the campaign, Climate resolve will be able to track comments given, event attendance, and meetings with government officials at the later stages of the project. At the end of the campaign our renderings of the top four bus stops will serve as deliverables. While we do not expect jurisdictions to install improvements by the end of the grant period, we will track formal commitments as well as plans to upgrade bus stops. Given that 38.7% of individuals who live in Los Angeles County speak Spanish at home, we will be running this campaign in both Spanish and English to maximize reach and help prioritize equity. All of the above-mentioned metrics will be tracked across both languages.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -45747,7 +45747,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "CREATE", "People Impacted": "240.0", - "Summary": "Black Women for Wellness Central LA https://www.bwwla.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/increasing-food-access-and-security-for-black-women Winner 2022 Income Inequality Black Women for Wellness and Golden State Opportunity will launch a collaborative pilot project designed to increase access to healthy and nutritious food for at least 35,000 low-income Black women in Los Angeles County over the next three to five years. We will share information about the thousands of dollars available to eligible families through the CalFresh program, while increasing public awareness of this important resource. We will also help women enroll in CalFresh and claim the funds needed to provide food for them and their children. We believe that economic status and income level should not determine access to healthy and nutritious food. The lifelong health problems associated with poor nutrition (particularly in childhood) are another way in which existing economic racial inequities are perpetuated and increased, but it doesn\u2019t have to be this way. One part of the solution is ensuring that every eligible family in LA County enrolls in CalFresh and access the thousands of dollars available. We will pilot and test a new model for increasing awareness and utilization of CalFresh benefits, with a focus on low-income Black women and their families. Over the grant period, we anticipate reaching 35,000+ women with information about CalFresh and helping 240 or more women apply for the benefit program. Longer-term, we hope to prove our approach works and scale our efforts, thereby vastly increasing awareness of CalFresh generally and raising CalFresh eligible participation rates to as close as 100% as possible.", + "Summary": "Black Women for Wellness Central LA https://www.bwwla.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/increasing-food-access-and-security-for-black-women LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Income Inequality Black Women for Wellness and Golden State Opportunity will launch a collaborative pilot project designed to increase access to healthy and nutritious food for at least 35,000 low-income Black women in Los Angeles County over the next three to five years. We will share information about the thousands of dollars available to eligible families through the CalFresh program, while increasing public awareness of this important resource. We will also help women enroll in CalFresh and claim the funds needed to provide food for them and their children. We believe that economic status and income level should not determine access to healthy and nutritious food. The lifelong health problems associated with poor nutrition (particularly in childhood) are another way in which existing economic racial inequities are perpetuated and increased, but it doesn\u2019t have to be this way. One part of the solution is ensuring that every eligible family in LA County enrolls in CalFresh and access the thousands of dollars available. We will pilot and test a new model for increasing awareness and utilization of CalFresh benefits, with a focus on low-income Black women and their families. Over the grant period, we anticipate reaching 35,000+ women with information about CalFresh and helping 240 or more women apply for the benefit program. Longer-term, we hope to prove our approach works and scale our efforts, thereby vastly increasing awareness of CalFresh generally and raising CalFresh eligible participation rates to as close as 100% as possible.", "Impact Metrics": "Income Inequality", "Evidence of Success": "BWW and GSO will track our impact in a number of ways to monitor our efforts, assess what strategies are working, and where improvements can be made. A major focus will be tracking engagement metrics to understand how many people we are reaching with information about CalFresh. These include: -The number of doors our canvassing team knock on and conversations had -How many flyers and collateral materials are distributed at events and during canvassing -The number of texts sent with CalFresh information -How many people we reach through online efforts, such as via our newsletters, social media profiles, etc. -Number of impressions generated through paid media campaigns, such as radio ads, print media ads, etc. In addition to our reach and engagement metrics, we will track the number of people we help apply for CalFresh benefits. This will include those we help at in-person events and those who use our unique GetCalFresh.org url to submit their application through the online portal.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -46059,7 +46059,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "CONNECT", "People Impacted": "60.0", - "Summary": "Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition South Bay https://www.lbirc.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/bold-empowered-and-thriving-immigrants-in-south-bay Winner 2022 Immigrant and Refugee Support LBIRC will build power amongst our immigrant community to advance bold protections, dismantle systemic racism and enervate root causes of oppression on a national, and local level, while also securing critical resources and education that serve as a catalyst for communities to thrive. LBIRC's organizing and leadership academies will strengthen and build immigrant community members' inherent leadership skills; ignite advocacy on a local level led by communities\u2019 voices; secure bold protections and disrupt oppressive systems of oppression. Like we have seen in our previous work and in our success, LA County and the conditions of so many immigrant families' lives have been impacted by our power building, community organizing, and leadership pipeline. Through this program, we aim to: deepen our strategy, build rigor, and strengthen the leadership skills of undocumented and immigrant community and directly impacted BIPOC folks; increase public advocacy for safer communities; strengthen the leadership of community to shift local budgetary and City policies to divest from systems of punishment and criminalization to budgets that reflect communities\u2019 priorities of safety and just systems of care. What we will bear witness to is a cultural and political transposition, one where immigrants are front and center leading powerful decision making in LA County, and in the South Bay.", + "Summary": "Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition South Bay https://www.lbirc.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/bold-empowered-and-thriving-immigrants-in-south-bay LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Immigrant and Refugee Support LBIRC will build power amongst our immigrant community to advance bold protections, dismantle systemic racism and enervate root causes of oppression on a national, and local level, while also securing critical resources and education that serve as a catalyst for communities to thrive. LBIRC's organizing and leadership academies will strengthen and build immigrant community members' inherent leadership skills; ignite advocacy on a local level led by communities\u2019 voices; secure bold protections and disrupt oppressive systems of oppression. Like we have seen in our previous work and in our success, LA County and the conditions of so many immigrant families' lives have been impacted by our power building, community organizing, and leadership pipeline. Through this program, we aim to: deepen our strategy, build rigor, and strengthen the leadership skills of undocumented and immigrant community and directly impacted BIPOC folks; increase public advocacy for safer communities; strengthen the leadership of community to shift local budgetary and City policies to divest from systems of punishment and criminalization to budgets that reflect communities\u2019 priorities of safety and just systems of care. What we will bear witness to is a cultural and political transposition, one where immigrants are front and center leading powerful decision making in LA County, and in the South Bay.", "Impact Metrics": "Immigrant and Refugee Support", "Evidence of Success": "Through qualitative assessment tools, LBIRC utilizes case studies, focus group interviews, and qualitative assessments to measure the impact of our leadership pipeline and its impact on communities\u2019 social and political landscape.For example in 2021, LBIRC\u2019s advocacy and work within the Budget Advocacy Working Group (BAWG), a coalition of community members who work to prioritize community voices so that the City\u2019s budget and investments are congruent with the needs, voices, and the resources that communities demand. The programs success can be seen with the following numbers to demonstrate the wins: Long Beach City Council approved $300,000 in structural funding and $300,000 in ARPA funds for the Long Beach Justice Fund. This fund provides free legal representation to Long Beach residents facing deportation. Long Beach City Council approved $200,000 in structural funding for language access. This enabled the city to hire Spanish, Tagalog and Khmer interpreters.", "Stage of Innovation": "Proven Solutions Applied to New Areas", @@ -46515,7 +46515,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "LIVE", "People Impacted": "500.0", - "Summary": "Inner City Law Center County of Los Angeles https://www.innercitylaw.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/tenant-power-toolkit Winner 2022 Housing and Homelessness The Tenant Power Toolkit prevents homelessness by helping low-income tenants to stay housed. The online Toolkit informs tenants of their rights, and connects them with an eviction-defense attorney - free of charge - so that they can fight eviction. This project will reduce homelessness by giving poor and low-income tenants the ability to fight illegal and wrongful evictions, and avoid losing their housing. It is shockingly common for ICLC to see clients subjected to harassment and illegal eviction attempts by landlords who want tenants out so they can increase rents. Countless more don\u2019t reach us in time. The project will serve vulnerable, low-income people who would otherwise lack legal representation and the ability to file a response within the required five business days. Our project will help tenants avoid homelessness by informing them of their rights, providing them with a way to respond to eviction notices quickly, and connecting them to legal help they would otherwise not be able to afford. Short term, we will help low-income Angelenos at risk of eviction stay housed. Long term, the Tenant Power Toolkit will serve all counties in California, and will help to reduce homelessness throughout the state.", + "Summary": "Inner City Law Center County of Los Angeles https://www.innercitylaw.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/tenant-power-toolkit LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Housing and Homelessness The Tenant Power Toolkit prevents homelessness by helping low-income tenants to stay housed. The online Toolkit informs tenants of their rights, and connects them with an eviction-defense attorney - free of charge - so that they can fight eviction. This project will reduce homelessness by giving poor and low-income tenants the ability to fight illegal and wrongful evictions, and avoid losing their housing. It is shockingly common for ICLC to see clients subjected to harassment and illegal eviction attempts by landlords who want tenants out so they can increase rents. Countless more don\u2019t reach us in time. The project will serve vulnerable, low-income people who would otherwise lack legal representation and the ability to file a response within the required five business days. Our project will help tenants avoid homelessness by informing them of their rights, providing them with a way to respond to eviction notices quickly, and connecting them to legal help they would otherwise not be able to afford. Short term, we will help low-income Angelenos at risk of eviction stay housed. Long term, the Tenant Power Toolkit will serve all counties in California, and will help to reduce homelessness throughout the state.", "Impact Metrics": "Housing and Homelessness", "Evidence of Success": "Each step of the project has built-in evaluation measures. The digital nature of the tool will allow the Debt Collective to receive extensive data about how tenants are interacting with the tool. We will regularly convene meetings that involve all team members to discuss evaluation data from the toolkit, outreach efforts, caseloads, and case outcomes. We will adjust the project as needed to ensure that quality is maintained and the project reaches its intended goals. We will receive and share feedback from our many community partners about the tool, including how the Toolkit can be made more accessible and more effective. ICLC eviction-defense attorneys who take on these cases will provide invaluable feedback about how the Toolkit is functioning. The successful submission of a UD answer will be deemed effective if it allows a tenant to stay in their housing long enough to link with a lawyer and local tenant organizations.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -46779,7 +46779,7 @@ "Year": 2022, "Goal": "LIVE", "People Impacted": "40.0", - "Summary": "Legacy LA Youth Development Corporation East LA https://www.legacyla.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/youth-leaders-for-environmental-justice Winner 2022 Climate and Environment Youth leaders from the Ramona Gardens public housing development in Boyle Heights will continue a campaign to build the Ramona Gardens Natural Park with an anti-pollution green buffer to protect 2,000 low-income primarily Latino residents from transit-related air pollution from the adjacent fifteen-lane Interstate-10 Highway. Air quality in Ramona Gardens is among the worst statewide, according to a CalEnviroScreen map, leaving residents at a disproportionately high risk for chronic health conditions from air pollution. The proposed project will advance environmental justice in a low-income primarily Latino community in Boyle Heights. Forty youth will participate in 80 hours of leadership and environmental justice programming, and help advance the campaign for the Natural Park. Youth will engage community residents, elected officials, and environmental justice organizations, resulting in the adoption of a Community Plan to build the Park. A key project outcome will be enhanced community capacity to address emerging environmental justice issues, promoting youth participation in civic life and local decision-making. Once built, the Park will serve as an anti-pollution green buffer to reduce the impact of air pollution from the adjacent Interstate-10 Highway. The Park will help protect 2,000 low-income, primarily Latino residents from chronic health conditions due to transit-related air pollution, while providing green space for play and fitness, restoring native habitat, and recycling stormwater.", + "Summary": "Legacy LA Youth Development Corporation East LA https://www.legacyla.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2022/youth-leaders-for-environmental-justice LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2022 Climate and Environment Youth leaders from the Ramona Gardens public housing development in Boyle Heights will continue a campaign to build the Ramona Gardens Natural Park with an anti-pollution green buffer to protect 2,000 low-income primarily Latino residents from transit-related air pollution from the adjacent fifteen-lane Interstate-10 Highway. Air quality in Ramona Gardens is among the worst statewide, according to a CalEnviroScreen map, leaving residents at a disproportionately high risk for chronic health conditions from air pollution. The proposed project will advance environmental justice in a low-income primarily Latino community in Boyle Heights. Forty youth will participate in 80 hours of leadership and environmental justice programming, and help advance the campaign for the Natural Park. Youth will engage community residents, elected officials, and environmental justice organizations, resulting in the adoption of a Community Plan to build the Park. A key project outcome will be enhanced community capacity to address emerging environmental justice issues, promoting youth participation in civic life and local decision-making. Once built, the Park will serve as an anti-pollution green buffer to reduce the impact of air pollution from the adjacent Interstate-10 Highway. The Park will help protect 2,000 low-income, primarily Latino residents from chronic health conditions due to transit-related air pollution, while providing green space for play and fitness, restoring native habitat, and recycling stormwater.", "Impact Metrics": "Climate and Environment", "Evidence of Success": "Legacy LA measures impact at the community and individual level. At the community level, youth leaders conceptualized the Natural Park campaign and successfully outreached to 500 residents to gather input on park design. As a result, the community now has a resident-driven design for a Natural Park including features that will reduce air pollution, increase green space, and provide play and fitness areas. At the individual level, Legacy LA has trained 40-60 youth/year in leadership skills and environmental justice over the past three years. In 2020-2021, 89% of youth agreed \u201cI have learned about the benefits of the Natural Park Anti-Pollution Solution\u201d. In prior years, Legacy LA youth leaders successfully advocated for installation of a $400,000 air filtration system to improve student health at Murchison Elementary School. Jacky Rodriguez, Legacy LA program alumna and staff, was appointed to the Air Quality Management District Community Steering Committee for East LA.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -48291,7 +48291,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CREATE | LEARN", "People Impacted": "800.0", - "Summary": "People's Pottery Project East LA https://www.peoplespotteryproject.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/people-s-pottery-project Winner 2021 Employment in the creative industries People\u2019s Pottery Project\u2019s mission is to empower formerly incarcerated women, trans and non-binary individuals through the power of art-making, grassroots advocacy, and meaningful employment through our non-profit ceramics studio. PPP provides paid ceramics classes for individuals navigating the extremely difficult transition out of incarceration, thereby providing meaningful art therapy and urgent resources to prevent individuals from returning to prison. At People\u2019s Pottery Project, we celebrate the freedom of every person who is released from a life sentence and walks from the prison gates; our goal is to create a community for them to come home to. Our mission is to provide every disenfranchised formerly incarcerated individual access to a therapeutic arts practice and paid vocational training. Over the next year, with increased support, we will expand our programming to provide 6500 hours of free therapeutic classes for women in reentry and paid training for formerly incarcerated individuals. We will increase sales and production of the People\u2019s Bowl, and in the process hire an additional full time member to develop professional work experience in a holistic and supportive environment. This year we will develop the advocacy that is at the center of PPP, by providing support for our members to move into pre-existing coalitional spaces to continue fighting for the needs of formerly incarcerated women and trans people.", + "Summary": "People's Pottery Project East LA https://www.peoplespotteryproject.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/people-s-pottery-project LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Employment in the creative industries People\u2019s Pottery Project\u2019s mission is to empower formerly incarcerated women, trans and non-binary individuals through the power of art-making, grassroots advocacy, and meaningful employment through our non-profit ceramics studio. PPP provides paid ceramics classes for individuals navigating the extremely difficult transition out of incarceration, thereby providing meaningful art therapy and urgent resources to prevent individuals from returning to prison. At People\u2019s Pottery Project, we celebrate the freedom of every person who is released from a life sentence and walks from the prison gates; our goal is to create a community for them to come home to. Our mission is to provide every disenfranchised formerly incarcerated individual access to a therapeutic arts practice and paid vocational training. Over the next year, with increased support, we will expand our programming to provide 6500 hours of free therapeutic classes for women in reentry and paid training for formerly incarcerated individuals. We will increase sales and production of the People\u2019s Bowl, and in the process hire an additional full time member to develop professional work experience in a holistic and supportive environment. This year we will develop the advocacy that is at the center of PPP, by providing support for our members to move into pre-existing coalitional spaces to continue fighting for the needs of formerly incarcerated women and trans people.", "Impact Metrics": "Employment in the creative industries", "Evidence of Success": "People\u2019s Pottery Project is in the early stages of development, but has already had immense success. In the last year and a half, we have taken on five employees who have been recently released from life sentences. We have provided paid job training, leadership development, and trauma-informed management systems. PPP has partnered with A New Way of Life Reentry Project to offer free ceramics classes to women in re-entry. We have provided 180 hours of our paid ceramics program to formerly incarcerated people. We have had six features in prominent arts publications, bringing visibility to our community and the issues we face while transforming public narratives about incarcerated individuals. Looking forward, one way we will measure our success is by expanding the hours our formerly incarcerated leaders spend working directly with target communities: people in re-entry, formerly incarcerated individuals, and non-system impacted members of the community.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -48363,7 +48363,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CONNECT | LEARN", "People Impacted": "1666.0", - "Summary": "human-I-T County of Los Angeles https://www.human-i-t.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/connectla-internet-assistance-for-la-households Winner 2021 Internet access An internet connection is no longer a luxury; it\u2019s a necessity. One that is out of reach for tens of thousands of low-income Angelenos. That is why our team of Internet Assistance Advocates works to connect as many households as possible to affordable broadband solutions by offering unbiased guidance to struggling households as they identify and sign up for low-cost internet plans. Through this program, human-I-T empowers low-income households to access the limitless vital online resources and opportunities from their own homes. Successful implementation of our program will end digital disenfranchisement for low-income families, helping them break the restraints of generational poverty. Our scalable solution to internet connectivity can easily set off a long-term ripple effect of accessibility to low-cost broadband options, leading to an intergenerational bridging of the digital divide for the over 800,000 LA County residents currently living without an internet connection. By assisting residents to connect, we\u2019re empowering struggling Angelenos to tap into the limitless opportunities for upward social mobility that exist online. In the long term, our program leads to higher graduation rates, better job prospects, and a lower Gini coefficient - i.e. greater economic equality - for Los Angeles. human-I-T hopes to play a key role in the LA2050 community as we strive to make Los Angeles the best place to learn, connect, and live.", + "Summary": "human-I-T County of Los Angeles https://www.human-i-t.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/connectla-internet-assistance-for-la-households LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Internet access An internet connection is no longer a luxury; it\u2019s a necessity. One that is out of reach for tens of thousands of low-income Angelenos. That is why our team of Internet Assistance Advocates works to connect as many households as possible to affordable broadband solutions by offering unbiased guidance to struggling households as they identify and sign up for low-cost internet plans. Through this program, human-I-T empowers low-income households to access the limitless vital online resources and opportunities from their own homes. Successful implementation of our program will end digital disenfranchisement for low-income families, helping them break the restraints of generational poverty. Our scalable solution to internet connectivity can easily set off a long-term ripple effect of accessibility to low-cost broadband options, leading to an intergenerational bridging of the digital divide for the over 800,000 LA County residents currently living without an internet connection. By assisting residents to connect, we\u2019re empowering struggling Angelenos to tap into the limitless opportunities for upward social mobility that exist online. In the long term, our program leads to higher graduation rates, better job prospects, and a lower Gini coefficient - i.e. greater economic equality - for Los Angeles. human-I-T hopes to play a key role in the LA2050 community as we strive to make Los Angeles the best place to learn, connect, and live.", "Impact Metrics": "Internet access", "Evidence of Success": "We measure impact by the number of households we assist in signing up for low-cost internet. Since the program\u2019s inception in 2012, we have assisted over 65,700 households. We also regularly send out recipient surveys to gather valuable data about the impact that a digital connection has on peoples\u2019 lives. Some of the impact metrics we gather include: number of recipients that unlocked new job opportunities, number of student recipients that saw an increase in academic performance, and the number of recipients that began managing their finances online. Our team never pressures a household to sign up for a plan before they are fully confident in their decision. This builds community trust and allows our team to provide compassionate service. It also opens access to provide additional support such as digital literacy training and low-cost devices. Even if a household does not sign up for an internet plan through us, we provide community education and support to vulnerable Angelenos.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -48411,7 +48411,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CONNECT | LEARN", "People Impacted": "100.0", - "Summary": "The Civics Center County of Los Angeles https://www.thecivicscenter.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/100-youth-democracy-leaders-10-000-new-youth-voters Winner 2021 Government responsiveness to residents\u2019 needs The biggest obstacle to youth voting is not apathy; it\u2019s voter registration. Seventy-five percent of 18-year-olds who were registered to vote turned out to vote in Los Angeles County in the 2020 general election. We empower high school students to be youth democracy leaders, organizing their peers to use existing laws that allow young people to preregister to vote beginning at age 16. Our work with teens will uplift LA County by increasing youth enfranchisement and engagement and will foster student leadership and activism within high schools, creating the leaders of tomorrow. During the grant period, we plan to train high school students in LA County, and they will lead at least 100 voter registration drives in LA County high schools, thus resulting in at least 10,000 young people registering or preregistering to vote. Our main aim, in the long run, is not just the number of registrations, but to foster youth leadership that lasts a lifetime. We expect these efforts to amplify in the years to come as such participation becomes integrated as an activity in student life, such as prom or graduation. We believe that changing the culture of youth voting will result in systemic change, ensuring these efforts are sustainable without a high degree of outside organizing. Our 2020 report further details our efforts to uplift LA County: thecivicscenter.org/publications", + "Summary": "The Civics Center County of Los Angeles https://www.thecivicscenter.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/100-youth-democracy-leaders-10-000-new-youth-voters LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Government responsiveness to residents\u2019 needs The biggest obstacle to youth voting is not apathy; it\u2019s voter registration. Seventy-five percent of 18-year-olds who were registered to vote turned out to vote in Los Angeles County in the 2020 general election. We empower high school students to be youth democracy leaders, organizing their peers to use existing laws that allow young people to preregister to vote beginning at age 16. Our work with teens will uplift LA County by increasing youth enfranchisement and engagement and will foster student leadership and activism within high schools, creating the leaders of tomorrow. During the grant period, we plan to train high school students in LA County, and they will lead at least 100 voter registration drives in LA County high schools, thus resulting in at least 10,000 young people registering or preregistering to vote. Our main aim, in the long run, is not just the number of registrations, but to foster youth leadership that lasts a lifetime. We expect these efforts to amplify in the years to come as such participation becomes integrated as an activity in student life, such as prom or graduation. We believe that changing the culture of youth voting will result in systemic change, ensuring these efforts are sustainable without a high degree of outside organizing. Our 2020 report further details our efforts to uplift LA County: thecivicscenter.org/publications", "Impact Metrics": "Government responsiveness to residents\u2019 needs", "Evidence of Success": "Our YDL-LA Program is in its inaugural run. We are measuring our impact in several different ways. We measure the number of young leaders we train, the number of drives they lead, and the number of students registered to vote through their efforts. We also measure changes in county-wide preregistration rates through reports generated by the California Secretary of State, and we measure overall registration rates and turnout rates among young voters with the aid of the LA County voter file. We know our approach works because we have been implementing similar programs for two years. Most of the students we train go on to hold voter registration drives. Nationwide, students who have gone through our programs (Future Voters Action Week (FVAW), High School Voter Registration Week (HSVRW), the 2020 Youth Fellowship, and online workshops). These efforts have led to hundreds of student-led drives in 35 states and more than 10,000 young people registering to vote.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -48795,7 +48795,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CONNECT", "People Impacted": "50000.0", - "Summary": "Center for Restorative Justice Works Central LA https://crjw.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/beyond-the-bus-connecting-children-with-parents-in-prison-because-strong-families-make-strong-communities Winner 2021 Internet access Every child has the right to build a loving relationship with their parents, even if a parent is in prison. Keeping children connected with incarcerated parents has been shown to improve the health and wellbeing of children, to reduce recidivism rates, and build stronger communities. Beyond the Bus is a transformative program that offers children the chance to maintain connection and personal relationships with a parent in prison through virtual visits and expanded opportunities for in-person visits after the pandemic. Far too often, children are denied the chance to connect with a parent in prison. This causes lasting damage to family relationships and communities. Family separation due to parental incarceration is not the child\u2019s fault, and yet children suffer greatly from the impacts of incarceration. These children are more likely to grow up in poverty and to experience behavioral and emotional problems. We can work to reverse the effects of family separation for thousands of children in LA County through Beyond the Bus! Impact for this program will be measured in the number of children served, the frequency of video visits, improved attendance and performance in school, and increased access to in-person visits after the pandemic. An added benefit will be collecting accurate data on the number of children with incarcerated parents in LA County \u2013 information that is not regularly reported and could greatly improve support services to affected families.", + "Summary": "Center for Restorative Justice Works Central LA https://crjw.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/beyond-the-bus-connecting-children-with-parents-in-prison-because-strong-families-make-strong-communities LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Internet access Every child has the right to build a loving relationship with their parents, even if a parent is in prison. Keeping children connected with incarcerated parents has been shown to improve the health and wellbeing of children, to reduce recidivism rates, and build stronger communities. Beyond the Bus is a transformative program that offers children the chance to maintain connection and personal relationships with a parent in prison through virtual visits and expanded opportunities for in-person visits after the pandemic. Far too often, children are denied the chance to connect with a parent in prison. This causes lasting damage to family relationships and communities. Family separation due to parental incarceration is not the child\u2019s fault, and yet children suffer greatly from the impacts of incarceration. These children are more likely to grow up in poverty and to experience behavioral and emotional problems. We can work to reverse the effects of family separation for thousands of children in LA County through Beyond the Bus! Impact for this program will be measured in the number of children served, the frequency of video visits, improved attendance and performance in school, and increased access to in-person visits after the pandemic. An added benefit will be collecting accurate data on the number of children with incarcerated parents in LA County \u2013 information that is not regularly reported and could greatly improve support services to affected families.", "Impact Metrics": "Internet access", "Evidence of Success": "Beyond the Bus expands an existing program called Get on the Bus (GOTB). GOTB provides free transportation for children to visit a parent at California\u2019s state prisons once a year. From 2001-2021, GOTB served over 15,000 children. With video visits now authorized, Beyond the Bus can expand family reunification services and video visits to over 80,000 LA County children, and turn GOTB\u2019s annual program into a monthly event. The pandemic has laid bare the need to innovate new programs and services so that connection between child and parent remains constant. Beyond the Bus provides a solution that is achievable, scalable, and which directly addresses basic needs for children of incarcerated parents. To evaluate success, Hubs will collect data on the number of children served, as well as information on important impact factors like school attendance. Impact studies from GOTB clearly show that regular connection improves the health and wellbeing of children, and lowers recidivism rates.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -49131,7 +49131,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CONNECT | PLAY", "People Impacted": "6600.0", - "Summary": "Angel City Alliance County of Los Angeles https://www.angelcitysports.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/building-accessibility-for-persons-with-disabilities Winner 2021 Obesity Angel City Sports supports people with disabilities reaching their fullest potential to engage with their communities as well as help the community discover how to proactively and respectfully practice disability inclusion. To accomplish this, we create a broad spectrum of adaptive wellness opportunities for adults and children with physical disabilities to support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The general public has an opportunity to participate in these adaptive activities, creating greater connection and awareness. According to the CDC, communities that are attentive to the health of its members can reduce the inequality among their residents. By addressing the physical, mental, and emotional needs of people with disabilities, they are empowered to be engaged, contributing community members. In addition to their strengths and skills, people with disabilities often model creativity, resiliency, and a solution-based approach to challenges. Adults and youth, with and without disabilities, learning and working side-by-side helps everybody appreciate the talents and gifts everyone brings with them. As a community, we have the responsibility to promote the inclusion of our differences. Having a people-first mindset creates inclusivity where there have previously been barriers. This shared personal relatedness supports perpetual growth of ourselves, each other, and our community. ACS\u2019 vision is that adults and youth with disabilities are healthy and embraced as equal members of their communities.", + "Summary": "Angel City Alliance County of Los Angeles https://www.angelcitysports.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/building-accessibility-for-persons-with-disabilities LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Obesity Angel City Sports supports people with disabilities reaching their fullest potential to engage with their communities as well as help the community discover how to proactively and respectfully practice disability inclusion. To accomplish this, we create a broad spectrum of adaptive wellness opportunities for adults and children with physical disabilities to support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The general public has an opportunity to participate in these adaptive activities, creating greater connection and awareness. According to the CDC, communities that are attentive to the health of its members can reduce the inequality among their residents. By addressing the physical, mental, and emotional needs of people with disabilities, they are empowered to be engaged, contributing community members. In addition to their strengths and skills, people with disabilities often model creativity, resiliency, and a solution-based approach to challenges. Adults and youth, with and without disabilities, learning and working side-by-side helps everybody appreciate the talents and gifts everyone brings with them. As a community, we have the responsibility to promote the inclusion of our differences. Having a people-first mindset creates inclusivity where there have previously been barriers. This shared personal relatedness supports perpetual growth of ourselves, each other, and our community. ACS\u2019 vision is that adults and youth with disabilities are healthy and embraced as equal members of their communities.", "Impact Metrics": "Obesity", "Evidence of Success": "The goals of ACS programs include: Removing barriers, promoting access, and encouraging participation in adaptive fitness and wellness activities; Promoting self-efficacy and independence; Addressing diverse regional needs and connecting people with disabilities with available resources; Creating an ecosystem that connects people with disabilities and partners to spark the adaptive sports movement; and Increasing awareness in the community around the importance and need for adaptive activities and opportunities through various types of media, volunteer opportunities, and participation in adaptive events alongside people with disabilities. ACS measures its quantitative impact through participation and engagement numbers. Qualitative impact data is primarily evaluation through comprehensive surveys that inquire about post-participation levels of confidence, esteem, and motivation to continue to engage in adaptive health/wellness activities.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -49179,7 +49179,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CREATE | LEARN", "People Impacted": "11.0", - "Summary": "DIY Girls San Fernando Valley https://www.diygirls.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/sparking-girls-interest-in-stem Winner 2021 Enrollment in afterschool programs DIY Girls provides hands-on STEM coding and electronics programs for girls of color in the Northeast San Fernando Valley that are designed to spark their interest in STEM fields and careers as well as support their self-confidence, curiosity and persistence. We do what we do in order to change the way girls perceive STEM careers. We believe that creating with tech builds the confidence needed to make anything possible. We want our DIY Girls to apply the technical skills they learn to projects they love so they know the future is theirs to make. Our vision for success is best illustrated by 4 girls from our first program at Telfair Elementary School in 2012. Lori, April, Marisol, and Maritza all developed lasting interest in STEM and the skills and knowledge to pursue their dreams. Participants as well in our high school Invent Girls program, they graduated in 2020. Lori attends UC Riverside, majoring in Environmental Engineering. April is a Mechanical Engineering major at CSUN. Marisol attends Brown University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering. And Maritza is at UCLA, majoring in Financial Actuarial. They embody our goal of increasing the number of women in the STEM workforce and prepared for STEM jobs by fostering girls\u2019 skills and competitiveness and finding new ways to help young girls create, build, and experience technology. In the near term, we seek to be a supportive community, providing mentors to supplement girls\u2019 experiences and encourage their self-confidence, academic interests, and socio-emotional development.", + "Summary": "DIY Girls San Fernando Valley https://www.diygirls.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/sparking-girls-interest-in-stem LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Enrollment in afterschool programs DIY Girls provides hands-on STEM coding and electronics programs for girls of color in the Northeast San Fernando Valley that are designed to spark their interest in STEM fields and careers as well as support their self-confidence, curiosity and persistence. We do what we do in order to change the way girls perceive STEM careers. We believe that creating with tech builds the confidence needed to make anything possible. We want our DIY Girls to apply the technical skills they learn to projects they love so they know the future is theirs to make. Our vision for success is best illustrated by 4 girls from our first program at Telfair Elementary School in 2012. Lori, April, Marisol, and Maritza all developed lasting interest in STEM and the skills and knowledge to pursue their dreams. Participants as well in our high school Invent Girls program, they graduated in 2020. Lori attends UC Riverside, majoring in Environmental Engineering. April is a Mechanical Engineering major at CSUN. Marisol attends Brown University, majoring in Biomedical Engineering. And Maritza is at UCLA, majoring in Financial Actuarial. They embody our goal of increasing the number of women in the STEM workforce and prepared for STEM jobs by fostering girls\u2019 skills and competitiveness and finding new ways to help young girls create, build, and experience technology. In the near term, we seek to be a supportive community, providing mentors to supplement girls\u2019 experiences and encourage their self-confidence, academic interests, and socio-emotional development.", "Impact Metrics": "Enrollment in afterschool programs", "Evidence of Success": "DIY Girls measures outcomes through regular pre- and post-surveys of participants, which have demonstrated consistent, remarkable success in supporting girls\u2019 increased interest in and pursuit of STEM education and careers. Surveys of 5th-grade girls in pre-COVID programs found that 91% would like to participate in more activities related to science and engineering and 97% felt comfortable using electronic tools to make new things. Fall 2020 results during distance learning found 93% would be interested in taking an engineering and technology class and 76% believe they can help solve problems in their community with the skills they have. Pre-COVID surveys of middle school girls found 91% knew what a computer scientist does and 97% felt comfortable using computer programs to make things. Fall 2020 results found 80% want to participate in more engineering and technology activities and 82% reported thinking about different ways to solve a problem to come up with the best solution.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -49467,7 +49467,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "LIVE", "People Impacted": "900.0", - "Summary": "Healing California County of Los Angeles https://www.healingca.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/healing-los-angeles-free-dental-and-vision-care Winner 2021 Healthcare access Healing California believes that access to quality health care is a basic human right. We provide free, quality dental and vision care to uninsured and underrepresented Los Angelenos, including veterans and homeless individuals and families. In collaboration with health clinics and veteran organizations, we deploy our mobile health care van to neighborhoods across LA County that have the highest need for our services and provide care to 20 dental patients and 25 vision patients per day. By working to improve the dental and vision health of low-income, uninsured and underrepresented individuals throughout LA County, Healing California is a champion for equitable health care coverage and access for all people. We help people live life free of infection and pain; we help people see well enough to read again; we help people move beyond the misery of a toothache or blurry vision so they can meet the opportunities and challenges presented to them as individuals and as community members. Our patients are predominantly non-White (70%) and low-income (89%). Last year, nearly 41% of our patients identified as female. Every single one of our patients has powerful potential to contribute to meaningful and positive change in their lives, communities and neighborhoods. By providing access to basic health care, we are helping make it possible for our patients to seize their important role in making LA the best place to learn, create, play, connect and live.", + "Summary": "Healing California County of Los Angeles https://www.healingca.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/healing-los-angeles-free-dental-and-vision-care LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Healthcare access Healing California believes that access to quality health care is a basic human right. We provide free, quality dental and vision care to uninsured and underrepresented Los Angelenos, including veterans and homeless individuals and families. In collaboration with health clinics and veteran organizations, we deploy our mobile health care van to neighborhoods across LA County that have the highest need for our services and provide care to 20 dental patients and 25 vision patients per day. By working to improve the dental and vision health of low-income, uninsured and underrepresented individuals throughout LA County, Healing California is a champion for equitable health care coverage and access for all people. We help people live life free of infection and pain; we help people see well enough to read again; we help people move beyond the misery of a toothache or blurry vision so they can meet the opportunities and challenges presented to them as individuals and as community members. Our patients are predominantly non-White (70%) and low-income (89%). Last year, nearly 41% of our patients identified as female. Every single one of our patients has powerful potential to contribute to meaningful and positive change in their lives, communities and neighborhoods. By providing access to basic health care, we are helping make it possible for our patients to seize their important role in making LA the best place to learn, create, play, connect and live.", "Impact Metrics": "Healthcare access", "Evidence of Success": "We implement qualitative assessments and collect quantitative metrics to assess the impact of our services. Qualitative assessments include general evaluations to measure program effectiveness in addressing patient needs. We also conduct focused follow-up discussions with partner agencies to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations, analyze the overall success of each event, and determine additional needs and areas for improvement. We utilize feedback surveys to determine patient and volunteer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. Quantitative measures to assess the impact of services at each clinic and service site include tracking the number of patients served, the dollar value of services provided per patient and per clinic, and the number of prescription glasses produced. We are committed to the highest standard of care and consult the American Dental Association and California Optometric Association for industry best practices and service rates.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -49539,7 +49539,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CREATE | LEARN", "People Impacted": "30.0", - "Summary": "The SEED School of Los Angeles County South LA https://www.seedschoolla.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/ramp-up-planning-year-to-the-opening-of-seed-la Winner 2021 College graduates SEED LA will be the first public, college-preparatory boarding STEM high school in South Los Angeles for youth who truly need a nurturing, safe environment to achieve academic success, and attain economic independence to live their best life. For 20 years, SEED has implemented an innovative model that integrates a rigorous academic program with a nurturing boarding program that serve students five days a week, 24 hours a day. SEED LA will use LA2050 grant funds to ramp-up to school opening in August 2022. The impact of SEED LA to LA County is tangible. LA County spends $233,000 per youth annually for juvenile camps, SEED LA will cost $40,000 per student for housing and an excellent education. SEED LA\u2019s ambitious goal is that 75% of its students graduate a four-year college within six years. SEED LA will provide a solid pathway to financial independence. The impact on the individual, family, and community sustains a lifetime. SEED LA is part of a community redevelopment project on blighted property at Vermont Ave and Manchester Blvd left vacant since the civil unrest of 1992. SEED LA will be 147,000 sqft state-of-the-art campus with 170 dorm rooms, 20 staff apartments, 22 classrooms etc. Serving 400 students, 50% of the students will come from the Vermont Manchester neighborhood and 50% of students from throughout LA County. SEED schools are intentionally located in the communities where its families live. Existing SEED schools are beloved community assets for all to utilize.", + "Summary": "The SEED School of Los Angeles County South LA https://www.seedschoolla.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/ramp-up-planning-year-to-the-opening-of-seed-la LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 College graduates SEED LA will be the first public, college-preparatory boarding STEM high school in South Los Angeles for youth who truly need a nurturing, safe environment to achieve academic success, and attain economic independence to live their best life. For 20 years, SEED has implemented an innovative model that integrates a rigorous academic program with a nurturing boarding program that serve students five days a week, 24 hours a day. SEED LA will use LA2050 grant funds to ramp-up to school opening in August 2022. The impact of SEED LA to LA County is tangible. LA County spends $233,000 per youth annually for juvenile camps, SEED LA will cost $40,000 per student for housing and an excellent education. SEED LA\u2019s ambitious goal is that 75% of its students graduate a four-year college within six years. SEED LA will provide a solid pathway to financial independence. The impact on the individual, family, and community sustains a lifetime. SEED LA is part of a community redevelopment project on blighted property at Vermont Ave and Manchester Blvd left vacant since the civil unrest of 1992. SEED LA will be 147,000 sqft state-of-the-art campus with 170 dorm rooms, 20 staff apartments, 22 classrooms etc. Serving 400 students, 50% of the students will come from the Vermont Manchester neighborhood and 50% of students from throughout LA County. SEED schools are intentionally located in the communities where its families live. Existing SEED schools are beloved community assets for all to utilize.", "Impact Metrics": "College graduates", "Evidence of Success": "SEED programming works. The key metric is graduate rates from four-year colleges. 90% of SEED 9th graders graduate from high school. 94% of SEED graduates enroll in college. Students who attend \u201cgreen\u201d or \u201cyellow\u201d colleges, colleges that support first generation minority students, are graduating college at much higher rates (64%) than the national average (11%). 80% of SEED graduates are first-generation college students. There are very specific academic growth targets set forth in SEEDs charter. The first tool is Network Success Measures (NSM) and the second is School Improvement Plans (SIP). NSMs set benchmarks for success to establish accountability and set goals by capturing student and organizational performance in Math and ELA, Attendance, Student retention, Staff retention and College Application Rates. SIPs focus on priority work and align to SEED Network initiatives. These tools are guided by the schools Root Cause Analysis, school year vision, and are grounded in data.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -49635,7 +49635,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "LEARN | LIVE", "People Impacted": "15000.0", - "Summary": "City Plants City of Los Angeles https://www.cityplants.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/commonwealth-nursery-from-little-seeds-grow-mighty-trees Winner 2021 Air quality Commonwealth Nursery is a public private partnership to grow climate and community resilience in Los Angeles. Located on a historic 11 acre site in Griffith Park, the nursery serves as an urban ecological laboratory and training grounds to support LA\u2019s tree canopy equity goals, creating a more livable and resilient city for all Angelenos. Commonwealth is a catalyst to grow trees from locally-sourced seed, train the next generation of urban forest stewards, and grow the green jobs of the future. The Commonwealth Nursery will serve as an example for how public private partnerships can transform LA into a more livable city. In 2022, the Nursery will have expanded to 17,220 sq ft onsite, building upon current infrastructure with additional tables, a site-wide irrigation system, seed storage fridge and propagation station. We aim to create a tree seed collection bank of 10-15 species and propagate 4,500 saplings, doubling our existing stock. City Plants will hire a consultant to create a Green Workforce Development Program to train an initial team of six LA Conservation Corps members in nursery, arboriculture, propagation, and seed stewardship, and young adults will emerge with equipped with expertise. Working directly with native tree seed will allow young adults to learn the process of propagation while creating a more equitable and resilient urban forest for all. Training young adults alongside Dept of Recreation and Parks staff will facilitate a nonprofit to city job pipeline.", + "Summary": "City Plants City of Los Angeles https://www.cityplants.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/commonwealth-nursery-from-little-seeds-grow-mighty-trees LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Air quality Commonwealth Nursery is a public private partnership to grow climate and community resilience in Los Angeles. Located on a historic 11 acre site in Griffith Park, the nursery serves as an urban ecological laboratory and training grounds to support LA\u2019s tree canopy equity goals, creating a more livable and resilient city for all Angelenos. Commonwealth is a catalyst to grow trees from locally-sourced seed, train the next generation of urban forest stewards, and grow the green jobs of the future. The Commonwealth Nursery will serve as an example for how public private partnerships can transform LA into a more livable city. In 2022, the Nursery will have expanded to 17,220 sq ft onsite, building upon current infrastructure with additional tables, a site-wide irrigation system, seed storage fridge and propagation station. We aim to create a tree seed collection bank of 10-15 species and propagate 4,500 saplings, doubling our existing stock. City Plants will hire a consultant to create a Green Workforce Development Program to train an initial team of six LA Conservation Corps members in nursery, arboriculture, propagation, and seed stewardship, and young adults will emerge with equipped with expertise. Working directly with native tree seed will allow young adults to learn the process of propagation while creating a more equitable and resilient urban forest for all. Training young adults alongside Dept of Recreation and Parks staff will facilitate a nonprofit to city job pipeline.", "Impact Metrics": "Air quality", "Evidence of Success": "Our outcome monitoring process for this project will be twofold. First, we will maintain detailed records and data on the number of trees grown, names of species, locations and dates of seeds collected, number of saplings propagated and success rates of different propagation methods used (i.e., from purchased vs. locally-collected seed, from cuttings, etc.), number of free trees distributed to Angelenos, as well as the survival rate and overall health of our nursery specimens. Second, we will conduct an in-depth evaluation of our Green Workforce Development Program, using both qualitative feedback and quantitative indicators from our youth participants directly as well as from community partners engaged with the yearlong training program. City Plants will continue our outcome tracking and public feedback process for our Free Trees program, as well as documenting the number of volunteers participating in nursery-related events.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -49707,7 +49707,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CREATE | LEARN", "People Impacted": "100.0", - "Summary": "Rivet School Central LA https://www.rivetschool.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/building-better-pathways-for-aspiring-teachers-across-l-a Winner 2021 College graduates Teacher pipelines are broken and often don't represent the students we serve, so Rivet School and Alder Graduate School of Education are working together to build a better pathway for school-based workers to become teachers \u2013 leading to a stronger and more racially diverse teacher workforce. While working full time, these staff will earn their BA in an innovative degree program at Rivet School before going on to earn a MA and teaching credential at Alder GSE \u2013 unlocking economic opportunity and a fulfilling lifelong career in education. In California, LA is a leader when it comes to diversifying the teacher workforce. In LAUSD, Latinx and Black teachers make up 41% and 10% of the workforce, respectively \u2013 both more than double the state average. Rivet School and Alder GSE aim to build on this great progress and contribute toward achieving parity to better mirror L.A. county\u2019s student demographics. Nearly 90% of Rivet School\u2019s Educator Pathway students are Black and Latinx \u2013 promoting stronger student outcomes by furthering racial diversity in LA\u2019s classrooms. Along the way, our graduates will prove out working adults can achieve college success \u2013 contributing toward the 50 percent bachelor's degree attainment. Additionally, our pathway plays a larger role in income equality as it relates to the Gini index. First year teachers in LA earn nearly $26K more annually than non-degree holding staff like instructional aids. Our pathway disrupts the status quo by making college and economic advancement possible.", + "Summary": "Rivet School Central LA https://www.rivetschool.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/building-better-pathways-for-aspiring-teachers-across-l-a LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 College graduates Teacher pipelines are broken and often don't represent the students we serve, so Rivet School and Alder Graduate School of Education are working together to build a better pathway for school-based workers to become teachers \u2013 leading to a stronger and more racially diverse teacher workforce. While working full time, these staff will earn their BA in an innovative degree program at Rivet School before going on to earn a MA and teaching credential at Alder GSE \u2013 unlocking economic opportunity and a fulfilling lifelong career in education. In California, LA is a leader when it comes to diversifying the teacher workforce. In LAUSD, Latinx and Black teachers make up 41% and 10% of the workforce, respectively \u2013 both more than double the state average. Rivet School and Alder GSE aim to build on this great progress and contribute toward achieving parity to better mirror L.A. county\u2019s student demographics. Nearly 90% of Rivet School\u2019s Educator Pathway students are Black and Latinx \u2013 promoting stronger student outcomes by furthering racial diversity in LA\u2019s classrooms. Along the way, our graduates will prove out working adults can achieve college success \u2013 contributing toward the 50 percent bachelor's degree attainment. Additionally, our pathway plays a larger role in income equality as it relates to the Gini index. First year teachers in LA earn nearly $26K more annually than non-degree holding staff like instructional aids. Our pathway disrupts the status quo by making college and economic advancement possible.", "Impact Metrics": "College graduates", "Evidence of Success": "Rivet School is a results-oriented organization and we consider our impact over short- and long-term time horizons. In the short term, we will enroll 100 LA-based school workers on the Educator Pathway (EP) before August 2022. Of those enrolled, 80% will identify as Black or Latinx. Currently, Rivet School serves 50 EP students, of which 90% identify as Black or Latinx. We will also support EP students to earn their BA within 3 years. Currently enrolled students are on track to earn their degree in 3.1 years, putting us within reach of our pace goal (and compared to 5.5 years at CSUs). In the long term, we will support 80% of EP students to pass the CBEST and CSET within 6 months of graduation. We are still early, but of our 9 graduates, 3 have passed the CBEST. We will also achieve a 90% rate of matriculation into credential programs within 6 months of graduation. We are still early, but of our 9 graduates, 9 have been accepted into credential programs.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -50379,7 +50379,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CREATE", "People Impacted": "1717.0", - "Summary": "Fund for Guaranteed Income (F4GI) Other:: City of Compton https://www.comptonpledge.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/guaranteed-income-a-policy-path-to-equity Winner 2021 Income inequality The F4GI Compton Pledge is a landmark guaranteed income (GI) initiative that will distribute recurring cash relief to low-income residents for 2 years. GI is simple but powerful: unconditional, direct, and continuous cash payments delivered to all residents to supplement existing welfare benefits. By ensuring that no individual falls below a defined income floor over time, GI creates a true safety net. It enables families to weather crises, government actors, philanthropists to invest directly in the path towards economic justice. With the successful development of the Compton Pledge Payments portal for recipients and admins, we are testing more inclusive and effective mechanisms for cash transfer delivery. By including the unbanked, formerly incarcerated individuals, and undocumented immigrants, the Compton Pledge will enhance the economic security of and self-determination of historically marginalized groups. Additionally, the F4GI Compton Pledge are creating coalitions in service provision with our financial literacy and coaching partners. We are removing paternalistic conditions or requirements around the cash transfer. Any additional services offered would be optional and requests to track outcomes would be minimal. With are local and national partners, we are enhancing our movement-building efforts, capabilities, and campaigns with our partners such as the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, A New Way of Life, and Essie Justice Group.", + "Summary": "Fund for Guaranteed Income (F4GI) Other:: City of Compton https://www.comptonpledge.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/guaranteed-income-a-policy-path-to-equity LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Income inequality The F4GI Compton Pledge is a landmark guaranteed income (GI) initiative that will distribute recurring cash relief to low-income residents for 2 years. GI is simple but powerful: unconditional, direct, and continuous cash payments delivered to all residents to supplement existing welfare benefits. By ensuring that no individual falls below a defined income floor over time, GI creates a true safety net. It enables families to weather crises, government actors, philanthropists to invest directly in the path towards economic justice. With the successful development of the Compton Pledge Payments portal for recipients and admins, we are testing more inclusive and effective mechanisms for cash transfer delivery. By including the unbanked, formerly incarcerated individuals, and undocumented immigrants, the Compton Pledge will enhance the economic security of and self-determination of historically marginalized groups. Additionally, the F4GI Compton Pledge are creating coalitions in service provision with our financial literacy and coaching partners. We are removing paternalistic conditions or requirements around the cash transfer. Any additional services offered would be optional and requests to track outcomes would be minimal. With are local and national partners, we are enhancing our movement-building efforts, capabilities, and campaigns with our partners such as the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, A New Way of Life, and Essie Justice Group.", "Impact Metrics": "Income inequality", "Evidence of Success": "To ensure our pilot program was representative of the diverse culture and people of Compton we worked with key stakeholders to help ensure that the impact GI was not limited as other government supported welfare programs are structures. Our vision has been to execute, and catalyze a GI pilot centered around serving the true Compton community. Compton Pledge\u2019s vision came true with the help of both these groups by ensuring our process was not limiting \u201cwho\u201d would become a participant, but expanded resources and research into how cash transfers can help the most vulnerable and neglected communities. Over the next two years we will conducting participant survey's to monitor and track the progress, and impact of the guaranteed income has had on the lives and families of our recipients. A planned full study and report is to be completed at the end of the two years.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -50787,7 +50787,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CREATE | LEARN", "People Impacted": "125.0", - "Summary": "New Earth Central LA https://www.newearthlife.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/learning-gap-recovery-for-la-s-most-vulnerable-youth Winner 2021 High school graduation rates New Earth in partnership with DaVinci RISE High will provide individualized education support and wrap-around services to system and justice involved youth ages 13-25. Our program will help ensure students who are most at risk for learning loss have all the support and resources they need to advance their education and narrow the learning gap! New Earth is leading the way in juvenile justice reform and mental health supportive wrap-around services for system-involved young people by providing comprehensive therapeutic and trauma-informed services. New Earth\u2019s programs have a history of positive results in the overall well-being of students and social-emotional growth and development. 93% of clients do not recidivate and 83% have positive youth development outcomes. The success of this program will directly impact the metrics of lowering suspension and expulsion rates and in engaging opportunity youth in Los Angeles County; 82% of New Earth Rise students graduate High School or are currently enrolled. Short-term goals include mitigating educational inequities, particularly the effects of the pandemic; improving academic achievement; and providing holistic support for system-involved youth. Long term results include increased high school graduation rates, lower recidivism rates, and high rates of employment and job readiness.", + "Summary": "New Earth Central LA https://www.newearthlife.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/learning-gap-recovery-for-la-s-most-vulnerable-youth LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 High school graduation rates New Earth in partnership with DaVinci RISE High will provide individualized education support and wrap-around services to system and justice involved youth ages 13-25. Our program will help ensure students who are most at risk for learning loss have all the support and resources they need to advance their education and narrow the learning gap! New Earth is leading the way in juvenile justice reform and mental health supportive wrap-around services for system-involved young people by providing comprehensive therapeutic and trauma-informed services. New Earth\u2019s programs have a history of positive results in the overall well-being of students and social-emotional growth and development. 93% of clients do not recidivate and 83% have positive youth development outcomes. The success of this program will directly impact the metrics of lowering suspension and expulsion rates and in engaging opportunity youth in Los Angeles County; 82% of New Earth Rise students graduate High School or are currently enrolled. Short-term goals include mitigating educational inequities, particularly the effects of the pandemic; improving academic achievement; and providing holistic support for system-involved youth. Long term results include increased high school graduation rates, lower recidivism rates, and high rates of employment and job readiness.", "Impact Metrics": "High school graduation rates", "Evidence of Success": "Success of New Earth\u2019s program is based on the following metrics: At least 95% of youth served will report that New Earth\u2019s programs made a positive impact on their lives, evidenced by improved reading and writing skills and enhanced self-confidence and life skills. At least 99% of youth who participate in New Earth\u2019s post-release programs will successfully transition back into the community, as evidenced by obtainment of a high school diploma or employment. At least 95% of youth served will remain free from re-incarceration. At least 85% of seniors will graduate with their High School Diploma. New Earth programs have produced the following results: 93% of members remain free from incarceration 100% of young people employed with New Earth are now stably housed 70% of young people are job-ready and placed in outside employment 82% have graduated high school or are currently enrolled 80% learned how to manage emotions We expect to maintain and exceed our current success rates.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -50835,7 +50835,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CONNECT", "People Impacted": "1000.0", - "Summary": "Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice County of Los Angeles https://www.laclj.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/justice-and-safety-for-survivors Winner 2021 Government responsiveness to residents\u2019 needs We seek to address the lack of safety and accessibility to justice for immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse and the problem of some government and law enforcement agencies that become barriers to their seeking justice and safety rather than being part of the solutions. When an immigrant survivor receives justice and feels safe, they have the ability to becoming more integrated into our communities. LA County would be different if our work is successful because we would have more (low, income, immigrant) women taking control of their lives and their families' lives, moving beyond the oppression of abusive relationships, empowered and fully engaging in the benefits of our society by speaking up and accessing their legal rights. LA County is also different in the way survivors feel about their own individual lives, including the safety they feel, which adds hope and justice to LA County. Immigrants are much more easily integrated into our communities when they experience safety and justice. LA County will also be different in the way all government agencies serve (or don\u2019t serve) survivors and being institutions that support survivors receiving justice and finding safety rather than being barriers to these things. A different LA County in regards to government agencies and law enforcement would mean that these powers are used to protect and support survivors.", + "Summary": "Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice County of Los Angeles https://www.laclj.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/justice-and-safety-for-survivors LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Government responsiveness to residents\u2019 needs We seek to address the lack of safety and accessibility to justice for immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse and the problem of some government and law enforcement agencies that become barriers to their seeking justice and safety rather than being part of the solutions. When an immigrant survivor receives justice and feels safe, they have the ability to becoming more integrated into our communities. LA County would be different if our work is successful because we would have more (low, income, immigrant) women taking control of their lives and their families' lives, moving beyond the oppression of abusive relationships, empowered and fully engaging in the benefits of our society by speaking up and accessing their legal rights. LA County is also different in the way survivors feel about their own individual lives, including the safety they feel, which adds hope and justice to LA County. Immigrants are much more easily integrated into our communities when they experience safety and justice. LA County will also be different in the way all government agencies serve (or don\u2019t serve) survivors and being institutions that support survivors receiving justice and finding safety rather than being barriers to these things. A different LA County in regards to government agencies and law enforcement would mean that these powers are used to protect and support survivors.", "Impact Metrics": "Government responsiveness to residents\u2019 needs", "Evidence of Success": "We consistently survey those we have served to ensure levels of justice and safety after having worked with them. In 2019, 94% of exiting clients reported they knew what to do in response to threats to their safety, and 92% agreed or strongly agreed that they understood their legal rights. 71% of clients felt that they knew about services that could help them (a 54% improvement from intake), and 72% of those clients felt they were receiving enough help from those services. 89% of clients said after receiving services they felt less fear, 91% felt more confidence, 89% felt more hopeful. 89% of parents reported that they had a better relationship with their children, and there was a 63% increase in the number of parents reporting they were satisfied with their ability to co-parent. 44% of clients reported satisfaction with their financial condition after receiving services (a 200% increase over those clients at intake).", "Stage of Innovation": "Proven Solutions Applied to New Areas", @@ -50907,7 +50907,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CREATE | LIVE", "People Impacted": "150.0", - "Summary": "On The Go LA County of Los Angeles https://www.onthego.la https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/lowering-the-barrier-to-entry-for-local-food-entrepreneurs Winner 2021 Income inequality On The Go LA is a service that helps local food entrepreneurs easily & affordably formalize their business and grow their customer base by offering full-service, short-term food truck rentals. We provide local chefs, pop-ups, and catering companies the opportunity to grow their business through single and multi-day food truck rentals. We make this seamless by providing the truck, permits, high-traffic stops, marketing, and operational support, which lets the entrepreneurs focus on what they do best -- serve great, new food to local Angelenos. In the last 10 months, we have been able to provide a lifeline for more than 50 local food entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. On The Go LA is now in a position to scale by adding additional trucks and helping up to 3 different local entrepreneurs on a daily basis. We hope to provide them the necessary experience in formalizing their food business through the days they are on our truck so they can feel the confidence to take the next step on their journey. We hope to help more than 100 additional food entrepreneurs in the next year (reaching thousands more in LA over the next few years) and are looking to graduate at least 10-20% of them to their own truck or their own brick-and-mortar location. This is especially important as we hope to enable them to create their own generational wealth and chart their entrepreneurial path to leave a positive impact on the next generation of Angelenos.", + "Summary": "On The Go LA County of Los Angeles https://www.onthego.la https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/lowering-the-barrier-to-entry-for-local-food-entrepreneurs LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Income inequality On The Go LA is a service that helps local food entrepreneurs easily & affordably formalize their business and grow their customer base by offering full-service, short-term food truck rentals. We provide local chefs, pop-ups, and catering companies the opportunity to grow their business through single and multi-day food truck rentals. We make this seamless by providing the truck, permits, high-traffic stops, marketing, and operational support, which lets the entrepreneurs focus on what they do best -- serve great, new food to local Angelenos. In the last 10 months, we have been able to provide a lifeline for more than 50 local food entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. On The Go LA is now in a position to scale by adding additional trucks and helping up to 3 different local entrepreneurs on a daily basis. We hope to provide them the necessary experience in formalizing their food business through the days they are on our truck so they can feel the confidence to take the next step on their journey. We hope to help more than 100 additional food entrepreneurs in the next year (reaching thousands more in LA over the next few years) and are looking to graduate at least 10-20% of them to their own truck or their own brick-and-mortar location. This is especially important as we hope to enable them to create their own generational wealth and chart their entrepreneurial path to leave a positive impact on the next generation of Angelenos.", "Impact Metrics": "Income inequality", "Evidence of Success": "With no food industry experience but with plenty of determination and scrappiness, we quickly launched a minimum viable product in June of 2020 and have since experienced 200% growth across more than 50 food partners. Most importantly, over the last 5 months, we have been at an 80% monthly booking capacity, with 70% of our partners booking multiple times. Today, On The Go LA is seeing significant demand and we are poised for growth and expansion. We've just implemented an online reservation system, and are pre-booking multi-day bundles. Given the demand from local food entrepreneurs, we are preparing to launch a second and third truck. As we grow, we have an opportunity to leverage our local data to deliver a recommendation engine to further help entrepreneurs select hot stops, and in the longer-term, allow us to expand across the greater Los Angeles area.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -51217,7 +51217,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CREATE | LEARN", "People Impacted": "36.0", - "Summary": "Covenant House California County of Los Angeles https://www.covenanthousecalifornia.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/digital-dove-lab-animation-training-and-studio Winner 2021 Employment in the tech industries Youth \u2013 particularly youth of color - experiencing homelessness in L.A. deserve high-end training that will lead to careers far above the poverty line. L.A.\u2019s entertainment/digital effects workforce and economy is in dire need of new, unique voices and talents. This program \u2013 the Digital Dove Lab: Animation Training and Studio \u2013 prioritizes the training of youth of color in the latest animation and digital effects processes as they permanently transition to FORMERLY homeless youth. From 2011 to 2016, the L.A. County Film and Digital Media industry added 49,500 jobs. The average wage in said industry is $117,000 \u2013 a +95% wage premium compared to the average wage economy-wide ($59,900) in the County. When our work is successful, we will be adding unique creators with culturally relevant stories to that economy. Providing only access and training for jobs \u2018above poverty wage\u2019 is every bit as unjust as the inequities that deny youth experiencing homelessness access to the community in the first place. L.A. \u2013 and one of its most prestigious and lucrative industries \u2013 will be richer, more informed, and, more just when it accommodates a new stream of youth with new, unique stories and journeys. In the short term, that means a minimum of 18 youth entering the local digital media landscape within six months. In the long term, the work these youth create will be integral to a more learned, culturally literate industry.", + "Summary": "Covenant House California County of Los Angeles https://www.covenanthousecalifornia.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/digital-dove-lab-animation-training-and-studio LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Employment in the tech industries Youth \u2013 particularly youth of color - experiencing homelessness in L.A. deserve high-end training that will lead to careers far above the poverty line. L.A.\u2019s entertainment/digital effects workforce and economy is in dire need of new, unique voices and talents. This program \u2013 the Digital Dove Lab: Animation Training and Studio \u2013 prioritizes the training of youth of color in the latest animation and digital effects processes as they permanently transition to FORMERLY homeless youth. From 2011 to 2016, the L.A. County Film and Digital Media industry added 49,500 jobs. The average wage in said industry is $117,000 \u2013 a +95% wage premium compared to the average wage economy-wide ($59,900) in the County. When our work is successful, we will be adding unique creators with culturally relevant stories to that economy. Providing only access and training for jobs \u2018above poverty wage\u2019 is every bit as unjust as the inequities that deny youth experiencing homelessness access to the community in the first place. L.A. \u2013 and one of its most prestigious and lucrative industries \u2013 will be richer, more informed, and, more just when it accommodates a new stream of youth with new, unique stories and journeys. In the short term, that means a minimum of 18 youth entering the local digital media landscape within six months. In the long term, the work these youth create will be integral to a more learned, culturally literate industry.", "Impact Metrics": "Employment in the tech industries", "Evidence of Success": "We will measure success as follows: 1) The training portion of the program leads directly to employment. The objective is that 75% of participants will become fully employed by Digital Dove Lab \u2013 conducting its core work of model and character rigging, digital painting, and animation \u2013 after their six-month training period has ended. Further, we expect that 20% will become employed (most commonly via contract work) by outside agencies/production companies at the end of the training period). 2) A network of paying clients sustain and grow the program into perpetuity. This is a capstone objective for the program. We have already secured four major studio partners/clients who have committed to growing projects specifically for people of color. Their commitment to A) underwriting access to high end creative careers and B) purchasing the work they create make a visible statement to the larger community as well as supporting the sustainability of this program.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -51337,7 +51337,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "LEARN | PLAY", "People Impacted": "2500.0", - "Summary": "Sloane Stephens Foundation South LA https://www.sloanestephensfoundation.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/love-love-compton-sloane-stephens-foundation Winner 2021 Obesity US Open Champion Sloane Stephens launched Love, Love Compton in 2015 to combat social, economic, and academic inequalities in Compton by creating educational opportunities and safe spaces to play and grow. SSF\u2019s tennis programming is designed to positively impact the lives of our students far beyond the tennis court. SSF believes in the transformative power of healthy habits, self-confidence, and education, and uses tennis as our vehicle to change the narrative of poverty, health inequity, and educational underdevelopment in Compton. Through our work, more underserved children in LA County will have safe places and opportunities to play, grow, and dream. Children are empowered to learn a new sport and develop the social and emotional skills needed to thrive in and out of the classroom. With every new child we serve, we impact an entire family, and over time, a generation. Our 100% high-school graduation rate is a transformative achievement that meaningfully improves job prospects and earning potential. By learning to play tennis and having opportunities to be physically active, our community becomes healthier and children have opportunities to compete with integrity, create new life experiences, and develop leadership skills. Short term, we achieve these goals by introducing as many kids as possible to tennis. Through this consistent and sustained work, it feeds our long term goal of creating pathways to generational change by using tennis as our vehicle to promote healthy active lifestyles and academic excellence.", + "Summary": "Sloane Stephens Foundation South LA https://www.sloanestephensfoundation.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/love-love-compton-sloane-stephens-foundation LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Obesity US Open Champion Sloane Stephens launched Love, Love Compton in 2015 to combat social, economic, and academic inequalities in Compton by creating educational opportunities and safe spaces to play and grow. SSF\u2019s tennis programming is designed to positively impact the lives of our students far beyond the tennis court. SSF believes in the transformative power of healthy habits, self-confidence, and education, and uses tennis as our vehicle to change the narrative of poverty, health inequity, and educational underdevelopment in Compton. Through our work, more underserved children in LA County will have safe places and opportunities to play, grow, and dream. Children are empowered to learn a new sport and develop the social and emotional skills needed to thrive in and out of the classroom. With every new child we serve, we impact an entire family, and over time, a generation. Our 100% high-school graduation rate is a transformative achievement that meaningfully improves job prospects and earning potential. By learning to play tennis and having opportunities to be physically active, our community becomes healthier and children have opportunities to compete with integrity, create new life experiences, and develop leadership skills. Short term, we achieve these goals by introducing as many kids as possible to tennis. Through this consistent and sustained work, it feeds our long term goal of creating pathways to generational change by using tennis as our vehicle to promote healthy active lifestyles and academic excellence.", "Impact Metrics": "Obesity", "Evidence of Success": "SSF is described by CUSD Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley as the district\u2019s \u201cmost successful and influential non-profit relationship.\u201d Since 2015, Love, Love Compton has expanded from 3 elementary schools to serving over 2,000 students annually across 19 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and two high schools. 100% of our students graduate from high school, and 100% go on to a 2 or 4 year college. We continue to refine evaluation metrics such as improved fitness, healthy nutrition habits and better academic/social performance. We seek significant results that are both quantitative and qualitative, short and long-term, as our ultimate goals of improving equity, creating the next generation of tennis players, and fostering positive generational change. SSF tracks overall programming success by evidence of: 1. Growth of tennis activity in CUSD 2.100% graduation rate across cohorts 3. Observable improvements in attendance, chronic behavioral problems and academic performance.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -51361,7 +51361,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "LEARN | LIVE", "People Impacted": "600.0", - "Summary": "Westside Pacific Villages South LA https://www.thewpv.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/westside-pacific-villages-covid-19-action-response-for-elderly-support-wpv-cares Winner 2021 Healthcare access This grant will support the continuation and growth of Westside Pacific Villages COVID-19 Action Response for Elderly Support (WPV CARES), a program that provides services to keep seniors physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy during the pandemic. When pandemic precautions are no longer necessary, the program will shift towards helping our seniors transition back to \u201cnormal\u201d life. Whether virtually or perhaps soon in person, this grant will help WPV\u2019s 300 volunteers support, engage, and connect with seniors. WPV envisions a future in which individuals and organizations/groups come together to share the mission of assisting the oldest residents in our community to age with grace, dignity, and respect. Seniors in Los Angeles will not be cast aside to be forgotten, left to sit alone in isolation, or sent off to facilities/institutions. Instead, through our many program benefits and the skill, talents, time, and generosity of WPV\u2019s staff and many volunteers, senior citizens will continue to enjoy the places they call home in the neighborhoods they love. In addition to receiving support, older adults will find meaning and purpose in the latter stages of their life by giving back to WPV and others in ways that suit them. As part of a growing national movement of villages, WPV represents the future of aging and how communities will come together to ensure the oldest in our community are not overlooked or forgotten but continue to receive the respect and attention they deserve.", + "Summary": "Westside Pacific Villages South LA https://www.thewpv.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/westside-pacific-villages-covid-19-action-response-for-elderly-support-wpv-cares LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Healthcare access This grant will support the continuation and growth of Westside Pacific Villages COVID-19 Action Response for Elderly Support (WPV CARES), a program that provides services to keep seniors physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy during the pandemic. When pandemic precautions are no longer necessary, the program will shift towards helping our seniors transition back to \u201cnormal\u201d life. Whether virtually or perhaps soon in person, this grant will help WPV\u2019s 300 volunteers support, engage, and connect with seniors. WPV envisions a future in which individuals and organizations/groups come together to share the mission of assisting the oldest residents in our community to age with grace, dignity, and respect. Seniors in Los Angeles will not be cast aside to be forgotten, left to sit alone in isolation, or sent off to facilities/institutions. Instead, through our many program benefits and the skill, talents, time, and generosity of WPV\u2019s staff and many volunteers, senior citizens will continue to enjoy the places they call home in the neighborhoods they love. In addition to receiving support, older adults will find meaning and purpose in the latter stages of their life by giving back to WPV and others in ways that suit them. As part of a growing national movement of villages, WPV represents the future of aging and how communities will come together to ensure the oldest in our community are not overlooked or forgotten but continue to receive the respect and attention they deserve.", "Impact Metrics": "Healthcare access", "Evidence of Success": "WPV CARES launched in March 2020; the program will continue as we transition our seniors back to \u201cnormal\u201d life. We currently measure impact as follows: -Track services provided, maintaining data on service request types, date completed, time spent and as applicable, miles driven. Since the onset of COVID-19, our team of 300+ volunteers has provided 8,000 services to 200 members. Since 2010, we have completed 50,000+ service requests, and 1,500+ volunteers have served 75,000 hours. -Ensure that seniors (who have requested it) receive at least one weekly phone call throughout the pandemic. -Ensure that seniors (who have requested it) receive one-on-one, socially distanced at-home technology training. -Ensure 95% of ride requests (to necessary medical appointments) are filled. -Ensure 95% of contactless grocery delivery requests are filled. -Ensure 95% of members receive a weekly care package (not all request one). -Ensure over 90% of members receive PPE and educational health materials.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -52009,7 +52009,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CREATE | LEARN", "People Impacted": "150.0", - "Summary": "Alliance in Mentorship / MiMentor Central LA https://www.MiMentor.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/together-we-succeed Winner 2021 College graduates \u201cTogether We Succeed\u201d (TWS) will empower Latinx and other underrepresented in medicine pre-health professions community college students to excel in their transition to a four-year undergraduate program. TWS will provide mentorship from pre-health professions students and health professionals from similar backgrounds and paths to build a community of support. TWS students will gain the knowledge, skills, behaviors and networks that will propel them on an actionable path to applying successfully to health professions schools. Together We Succeed would help fill a needed gap in mentorship and leadership development for those pre-health professional Latinx and other UIM students attending Los Angeles Community College District, where a majority of Latinx and Black college-going students reside. TWS would help increase the success of these students in their transition to four-year institutions by increasing transfer rates, academic success and eventual four-year institution graduation rates. TWS would also increase these students\u2019 awareness of viable pathways to health professional careers as well as their pursuit and persistence in those pathways. Finally, TWS would increase the leadership skills of community college pre-health professional students so that they can contribute not only by mentoring other students, but also by participating in relevant pre-health professional activities in their respective Los Angeles County communities where they can make an immediate impact.", + "Summary": "Alliance in Mentorship / MiMentor Central LA https://www.MiMentor.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/together-we-succeed LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 College graduates \u201cTogether We Succeed\u201d (TWS) will empower Latinx and other underrepresented in medicine pre-health professions community college students to excel in their transition to a four-year undergraduate program. TWS will provide mentorship from pre-health professions students and health professionals from similar backgrounds and paths to build a community of support. TWS students will gain the knowledge, skills, behaviors and networks that will propel them on an actionable path to applying successfully to health professions schools. Together We Succeed would help fill a needed gap in mentorship and leadership development for those pre-health professional Latinx and other UIM students attending Los Angeles Community College District, where a majority of Latinx and Black college-going students reside. TWS would help increase the success of these students in their transition to four-year institutions by increasing transfer rates, academic success and eventual four-year institution graduation rates. TWS would also increase these students\u2019 awareness of viable pathways to health professional careers as well as their pursuit and persistence in those pathways. Finally, TWS would increase the leadership skills of community college pre-health professional students so that they can contribute not only by mentoring other students, but also by participating in relevant pre-health professional activities in their respective Los Angeles County communities where they can make an immediate impact.", "Impact Metrics": "College graduates", "Evidence of Success": "TWS will be modeled after MiMentor\u2019s MSR program, which has existed for five years. Our MSR team collects extensive demographic data on our participants, pre-and post-surveys on their confidence, level of support, written, verbal skills development as well as qualitative feedback on personal and pre-professional development and leadership skills. We also collect quantitative data on applications submitted to medical school, interviews and admissions offered. An abstract presented on MSR in 2017 at UCLA showed significant unadjusted bivariate self-reported outcomes on pre- and post-surveys as well as an acceptance rate to medical school of 55%, 10% above the overall national acceptance rate. A more recent analysis of our 2018-2019 cohort revealed an acceptance rate of over 90% for those who applied. We are confident that utilizing similar teams, operations and culturally relevant curriculum will allow us to implement similar analytical tools and achieve positive outcomes for TWS.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -52559,7 +52559,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "PLAY", "People Impacted": "50000.0", - "Summary": "CicLAvia County of Los Angeles https://www.ciclavia.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/waklavia-powered-by-ciclavia-la-forward-and-los-angeles-walks Winner 2021 Walking and biking WalkLAvia is a dedicated week for Angelenos to get back outside and have fun together! Designed to address the social and emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, WalkLAvia activities will give people the tools and confidence to reimagine their streets in ways that promote safety and joy for all. A just recovery from COVID-19 depends on Angelenos getting back outside and engaged in the process to make streets safer and more enjoyable for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. If WalkLAvia is successful, residents will have the tools and confidence to become active participants in their built environments. To start, WalkLAvia will get Angelenos outdoors and active, immediately relieving some of the social/emotional stresses of COVID-19. It will help people of all ages and demographics feel comfortable connecting safely together in public spaces again. Long-term, WalkLAvia is designed to give residents in LA County\u2014especially those underserved and overlooked\u2014a greater voice in neighborhood design, resulting in more accessible and inclusive public spaces that promote health, community wellbeing, and sustainability. Engaged residents equipped with measurable data will give communities what they need to push for meaningful changes that improve safety and quality of life for all.", + "Summary": "CicLAvia County of Los Angeles https://www.ciclavia.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/waklavia-powered-by-ciclavia-la-forward-and-los-angeles-walks LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Walking and biking WalkLAvia is a dedicated week for Angelenos to get back outside and have fun together! Designed to address the social and emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, WalkLAvia activities will give people the tools and confidence to reimagine their streets in ways that promote safety and joy for all. A just recovery from COVID-19 depends on Angelenos getting back outside and engaged in the process to make streets safer and more enjoyable for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. If WalkLAvia is successful, residents will have the tools and confidence to become active participants in their built environments. To start, WalkLAvia will get Angelenos outdoors and active, immediately relieving some of the social/emotional stresses of COVID-19. It will help people of all ages and demographics feel comfortable connecting safely together in public spaces again. Long-term, WalkLAvia is designed to give residents in LA County\u2014especially those underserved and overlooked\u2014a greater voice in neighborhood design, resulting in more accessible and inclusive public spaces that promote health, community wellbeing, and sustainability. Engaged residents equipped with measurable data will give communities what they need to push for meaningful changes that improve safety and quality of life for all.", "Impact Metrics": "Walking and biking", "Evidence of Success": "WalkLAvia will engage Angelenos in the city\u2019s largest, most joyful, community organizing tool. It will build on the success and demonstrated impact of CicLAvia events, LA Walks\u2019 community walk audits, and LA Forward\u2019s grassroots advocacy. Together we will: *Engage thousands of LA residents in conversations and actions around safer streets in a fun yet meaningful way measured by: attendance at outreach workshops; social media engagement; and the number of community members engaging in the local community planning process. *Survey residents to collect measurable data around how they feel about their built environment, and ideas for improving safety and joy in local neighborhoods. *Share actionable data and insights with decision makers and local stakeholders, including community groups working on these issues, to aid their efforts in making streets and public spaces more equitable. We\u2019ll leverage our deep relationships with local leaders to ensure this data improves urban planning.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -53156,7 +53156,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CONNECT | LIVE", "People Impacted": "50.0", - "Summary": "Children Now County of Los Angeles https://www.childrennow.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/improving-the-well-being-of-la-s-children-and-youth-in-foster-care Winner 2021 Social and emotional support The Family Urgent Response System (FURS) will change the course for Los Angeles (LA) County\u2019s children and youth currently and formerly in foster care by helping them experience stability in nurturing family homes, strengthening trust and relationships between children and their caregivers, and preventing the inappropriate criminalization of traumatized children and youth. Placement stability is critical to the well-being of children and youth in foster care, yet it remains elusive for far too many. Close to a quarter of Los Angeles County\u2019s children still in foster care at 24 months have experienced three or more moves (https://ccwip.berkeley.edu/childwelfare/reports/PlacementStability/MTMG/r/fcp/s). Placement changes cause children in foster care additional trauma and make it more difficult for them to develop healing relationships and establish trust in subsequent caregivers. FURS will help improve outcomes for LA County\u2019s children and youth currently or formerly in foster care by promoting healing; preventing moves, psychiatric hospitalizations, and re-entries into foster care; and reducing the inappropriate criminalization of traumatized children, especially children and youth of color who are disproportionately negatively impacted by the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.", + "Summary": "Children Now County of Los Angeles https://www.childrennow.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/improving-the-well-being-of-la-s-children-and-youth-in-foster-care LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Social and emotional support The Family Urgent Response System (FURS) will change the course for Los Angeles (LA) County\u2019s children and youth currently and formerly in foster care by helping them experience stability in nurturing family homes, strengthening trust and relationships between children and their caregivers, and preventing the inappropriate criminalization of traumatized children and youth. Placement stability is critical to the well-being of children and youth in foster care, yet it remains elusive for far too many. Close to a quarter of Los Angeles County\u2019s children still in foster care at 24 months have experienced three or more moves (https://ccwip.berkeley.edu/childwelfare/reports/PlacementStability/MTMG/r/fcp/s). Placement changes cause children in foster care additional trauma and make it more difficult for them to develop healing relationships and establish trust in subsequent caregivers. FURS will help improve outcomes for LA County\u2019s children and youth currently or formerly in foster care by promoting healing; preventing moves, psychiatric hospitalizations, and re-entries into foster care; and reducing the inappropriate criminalization of traumatized children, especially children and youth of color who are disproportionately negatively impacted by the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.", "Impact Metrics": "Social and emotional support", "Evidence of Success": "In this early-stage program, Children Now will define success by the extent of the outreach to children and youth currently and formerly in foster care, caregivers, and other child welfare stakeholders to make them aware of this new program and their engagement in providing feedback on FURS, including needed improvements. We will measure our success by the following metrics: \u2022 The number of children and youth formerly and currently in foster care and caregivers in LA County that are informed about this new program. \u2022 The number of children and youth currently and formerly in foster care and caregivers in LA County that provide feedback on FURS, including needed improvements. \u2022 The number of child welfare stakeholders, such as providers, made aware of FURS and provided with technical assistance to address FURS implementation issues and share best practices to support children, youth, and caregivers. \u2022 The number of improvements elevated to the county and state for action.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -53275,7 +53275,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CREATE | PLAY", "People Impacted": "1000.0", - "Summary": "Color the Water County of Los Angeles https://www.colorthewater.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/joyful-antiracist-surf-lessons-for-bipoc Winner 2021 Access to open space and park facilities Through free surf lessons for all BIPOC, education on surf history & culture, and original media content that elevates representation, Color the Water is committed to fighting racism, reclaiming coastal land and waters, and changing surf culture in Los Angeles. We are transforming surf culture from the aggressive, territorial way it is now into something similar to its roots - surf based on a love and respect for the ocean centered in sharing, community and compassion, while helping surfers care for and protect the ocean and each other. If our work is successful, LA beach culture will completely transform. Marginalized communities will have genuine access to the ocean. Surfing will look more like the diverse mix of people that make LA a multicultural capital of the world, establishing a new paradigm centered in true inclusivity and coastal conservation. Media representation will also change. The journey of learning will be documented with style, creating a fresh narrative that celebrates not only our diversity and the pursuit of riding waves but the pursuit of social and environmental justice as well. Education will likewise be transformed with curriculum that includes the history of racist realities along the coast, the BIPOC surf pioneers who fought against them, and the growing movement of people who embody a culture of joyful and defiant anti-racism. By 2050, 10,000 BIPOC surfers will have gained autonomy in surfing, cementing a sense of freedom and inclusion that will change surf culture forever.", + "Summary": "Color the Water County of Los Angeles https://www.colorthewater.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/joyful-antiracist-surf-lessons-for-bipoc LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Access to open space and park facilities Through free surf lessons for all BIPOC, education on surf history & culture, and original media content that elevates representation, Color the Water is committed to fighting racism, reclaiming coastal land and waters, and changing surf culture in Los Angeles. We are transforming surf culture from the aggressive, territorial way it is now into something similar to its roots - surf based on a love and respect for the ocean centered in sharing, community and compassion, while helping surfers care for and protect the ocean and each other. If our work is successful, LA beach culture will completely transform. Marginalized communities will have genuine access to the ocean. Surfing will look more like the diverse mix of people that make LA a multicultural capital of the world, establishing a new paradigm centered in true inclusivity and coastal conservation. Media representation will also change. The journey of learning will be documented with style, creating a fresh narrative that celebrates not only our diversity and the pursuit of riding waves but the pursuit of social and environmental justice as well. Education will likewise be transformed with curriculum that includes the history of racist realities along the coast, the BIPOC surf pioneers who fought against them, and the growing movement of people who embody a culture of joyful and defiant anti-racism. By 2050, 10,000 BIPOC surfers will have gained autonomy in surfing, cementing a sense of freedom and inclusion that will change surf culture forever.", "Impact Metrics": "Access to open space and park facilities", "Evidence of Success": "Short-Term Results: Skill Building & Expansion Program Engagement - water safety, surf training, and events to improve skills and strengthen/grow BIPOC & anti-racist ally community - origins of surfing and ocean equity education Expanding Opportunities - 1,000 autonomous surfers by the end of 2021 - Increase the number and types of classes available - Increase anti-racist partnerships - Increase multimedia content Intermediate Results: Transformational Action Learning Circles - knowledge of surf history and culture/systemic racism/ocean conservation Representation - Increase social media presence and reach - Increase engagement with our surfer\u2019s communities - Expanded/enhanced media to amplify the BIPOC surf community Long-Term Results: Cultural Paradigm Shift Advancement - 10,000 autonomous BIPOC surfers by 2050 - Increase BIPOC surfer representation in LA Beaches Community Partnership - Grow stronger as individuals, as a community, and as a collection of anti-racist partners", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -53873,7 +53873,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CREATE", "People Impacted": "1717.0", - "Summary": "Fund for Guaranteed Income (F4GI) Other:: City of Compton https://www.comptonpledge.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/guaranteed-income-a-policy-path-to-equity Winner 2021 Income inequality The F4GI Compton Pledge is a landmark guaranteed income (GI) initiative that will distribute recurring cash relief to low-income residents for 2 years. GI is simple but powerful: unconditional, direct, and continuous cash payments delivered to all residents to supplement existing welfare benefits. By ensuring that no individual falls below a defined income floor over time, GI creates a true safety net. It enables families to weather crises, government actors, philanthropists to invest directly in the path towards economic justice. With the successful development of the Compton Pledge Payments portal for recipients and admins, we are testing more inclusive and effective mechanisms for cash transfer delivery. By including the unbanked, formerly incarcerated individuals, and undocumented immigrants, the Compton Pledge will enhance the economic security of and self-determination of historically marginalized groups. Additionally, the F4GI Compton Pledge are creating coalitions in service provision with our financial literacy and coaching partners. We are removing paternalistic conditions or requirements around the cash transfer. Any additional services offered would be optional and requests to track outcomes would be minimal. With are local and national partners, we are enhancing our movement-building efforts, capabilities, and campaigns with our partners such as the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, A New Way of Life, and Essie Justice Group.", + "Summary": "Fund for Guaranteed Income (F4GI) Other:: City of Compton https://www.comptonpledge.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/guaranteed-income-a-policy-path-to-equity LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Income inequality The F4GI Compton Pledge is a landmark guaranteed income (GI) initiative that will distribute recurring cash relief to low-income residents for 2 years. GI is simple but powerful: unconditional, direct, and continuous cash payments delivered to all residents to supplement existing welfare benefits. By ensuring that no individual falls below a defined income floor over time, GI creates a true safety net. It enables families to weather crises, government actors, philanthropists to invest directly in the path towards economic justice. With the successful development of the Compton Pledge Payments portal for recipients and admins, we are testing more inclusive and effective mechanisms for cash transfer delivery. By including the unbanked, formerly incarcerated individuals, and undocumented immigrants, the Compton Pledge will enhance the economic security of and self-determination of historically marginalized groups. Additionally, the F4GI Compton Pledge are creating coalitions in service provision with our financial literacy and coaching partners. We are removing paternalistic conditions or requirements around the cash transfer. Any additional services offered would be optional and requests to track outcomes would be minimal. With are local and national partners, we are enhancing our movement-building efforts, capabilities, and campaigns with our partners such as the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, A New Way of Life, and Essie Justice Group.", "Impact Metrics": "Income inequality", "Evidence of Success": "To ensure our pilot program was representative of the diverse culture and people of Compton we worked with key stakeholders to help ensure that the impact GI was not limited as other government supported welfare programs are structures. Our vision has been to execute, and catalyze a GI pilot centered around serving the true Compton community. Compton Pledge\u2019s vision came true with the help of both these groups by ensuring our process was not limiting \u201cwho\u201d would become a participant, but expanded resources and research into how cash transfers can help the most vulnerable and neglected communities. Over the next two years we will conducting participant survey's to monitor and track the progress, and impact of the guaranteed income has had on the lives and families of our recipients. A planned full study and report is to be completed at the end of the two years.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -53969,7 +53969,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CONNECT | PLAY", "People Impacted": "800.0", - "Summary": "East Side Riders Bike Club South LA https://www.esrbc.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/cycle-community-change Winner 2021 Walking and biking East Side Riders Bike Club gives children in Watts an alternative to gangs and drugs by hosting COVID-safe group bike rides, purchasing helmets and used bikes for children living in poverty, teaching bicycle safety and repair, and working with government and community leaders to create safe bike travel lanes. We practice community service, which helps children build their confidence and self esteem while building a sense of community. During COVID-19 we've been feeding hungry families and community cleanups in addition to our group rides. Children will have more opportunities to make friends with other children who are not in gangs and not doing drugs. They will receive community support to stay in school and seek alternatives to gang life. Families will have COVID-safe way to get outside, exercise, and have fun. Watts and surrounding communities will continue to develop a sense of community through our activities. More people from around L.A. County will be introduced to the Watts community, strengthening outside participation in the Watts community and increasing opportunities to ride bikes safely here. More people will learn bike maintenance and safety, which increases family participation and ridership. Biking is a good alternative public transportation, especially with COVID-19, and more people will be able to commute to and from work because they will learn how to maintain their bikes, bike safely, and keep their bikes safe from theft.", + "Summary": "East Side Riders Bike Club South LA https://www.esrbc.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/cycle-community-change LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Walking and biking East Side Riders Bike Club gives children in Watts an alternative to gangs and drugs by hosting COVID-safe group bike rides, purchasing helmets and used bikes for children living in poverty, teaching bicycle safety and repair, and working with government and community leaders to create safe bike travel lanes. We practice community service, which helps children build their confidence and self esteem while building a sense of community. During COVID-19 we've been feeding hungry families and community cleanups in addition to our group rides. Children will have more opportunities to make friends with other children who are not in gangs and not doing drugs. They will receive community support to stay in school and seek alternatives to gang life. Families will have COVID-safe way to get outside, exercise, and have fun. Watts and surrounding communities will continue to develop a sense of community through our activities. More people from around L.A. County will be introduced to the Watts community, strengthening outside participation in the Watts community and increasing opportunities to ride bikes safely here. More people will learn bike maintenance and safety, which increases family participation and ridership. Biking is a good alternative public transportation, especially with COVID-19, and more people will be able to commute to and from work because they will learn how to maintain their bikes, bike safely, and keep their bikes safe from theft.", "Impact Metrics": "Walking and biking", "Evidence of Success": "East Side Riders Bike Club tracks the number of people who participate in our group rides by the number of riders, the number of repeat riders, and, by observation, the level of enjoyment. We want to ensure that everyone feels safe and has a good time. We partner with other bike clubs and plan rides to different locations, so we monitor participation in those areas. By providing a variety of destinations and partnering with other clubs, we can provide a safe, enjoyable experience for the whole family. Participants can meet other families in the neighborhood and have a good time without spending a lot of money, which strengthens the community. We track the number of people we teach, the number of people who receive bikes, helmets, and bike parts. We track the number of people who volunteer in pancake breakfasts, community cleanups, and the number of community leaders and agencies that work with us to make Watts and the surrounding areas a better place to live, bike, and play.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -54089,7 +54089,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "CONNECT | CREATE", "People Impacted": "150.0", - "Summary": "Las Fotos Project Central LA https://lasfotosproject.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/the-foto-forum-a-creative-advocacy-space-for-teen-girls Winner 2021 Arts establishments, instillations, and exhibitions Our vision is to provide a new platform for young women who are using their photography as a means to advocate for their communities. Turning the outdoor space of our new gallery into an outdoor exhibition space where young women can display their photo essays that highlight injustices found throughout their communities will also provide the community a safe forum to use these images as a catalyst for dialogue and advocacy for issues from housing to food insecurity and economic equity. Work that our students complete through our Digital Promotoras, photojournalism classes highlight communities and social injustices that are embedded in their daily lives. Given the equipment & resources to participate, our students go on a semester-long journey that invites them to delve deeper into their communities and examine inequalities that have been embedded in their own neighborhoods. Through our proposed project, teenage girls in the Los Angeles community will have the space to have their voices amplified as they identify challenges within their communities and the proposed steps that their communities can take to come together and enact change. With youth highlighting their communities and placing issues important to them at the center of their photography, residents & communities throughout Los Angeles will have their stories told, all the while having a space where they can come together, connect with other community members and build dialogue & action through photography.", + "Summary": "Las Fotos Project Central LA https://lasfotosproject.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/the-foto-forum-a-creative-advocacy-space-for-teen-girls LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Arts establishments, instillations, and exhibitions Our vision is to provide a new platform for young women who are using their photography as a means to advocate for their communities. Turning the outdoor space of our new gallery into an outdoor exhibition space where young women can display their photo essays that highlight injustices found throughout their communities will also provide the community a safe forum to use these images as a catalyst for dialogue and advocacy for issues from housing to food insecurity and economic equity. Work that our students complete through our Digital Promotoras, photojournalism classes highlight communities and social injustices that are embedded in their daily lives. Given the equipment & resources to participate, our students go on a semester-long journey that invites them to delve deeper into their communities and examine inequalities that have been embedded in their own neighborhoods. Through our proposed project, teenage girls in the Los Angeles community will have the space to have their voices amplified as they identify challenges within their communities and the proposed steps that their communities can take to come together and enact change. With youth highlighting their communities and placing issues important to them at the center of their photography, residents & communities throughout Los Angeles will have their stories told, all the while having a space where they can come together, connect with other community members and build dialogue & action through photography.", "Impact Metrics": "Arts establishments, instillations, and exhibitions", "Evidence of Success": "The organization\u2019s mission of empowering young girls from communities of color is rooted in our three core programs: Esta Soy Yo, Digital Promotoras, and Creative Entrepreneurship Opportunities. The Digital Promotoras program, started in 2014 is modeled after the culturally and linguistically competent community-based health education \u201cpromotora\u201d model with an infusion of artistic expression through participatory photography and digital media storytelling. For the past 7 years, we have successfully adapted a proven model for improving health outcomes in multicultural communities and repurposed it to document social issues through creative expression. Our previous project, a \u2018Girl-Powered Foto Studio by Las Fotos Project\u2019 centered on providing students with resources to advance their creative careers. While building out the studio, we saw the opportunity to provide a physical community creative & advocacy space, flexible enough to adapt to ever-changing COVID19 protocols.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -54329,7 +54329,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "LIVE", "People Impacted": "100000.0", - "Summary": "Western Center on Law & Poverty County of Los Angeles https://wclp.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/working-to-provide-dignity-basic-needs-and-care-for-all-through-the-law Winner 2021 Food insecurity Western Center on Law & Poverty fights to undo the impact of California\u2019s massive income and wealth inequality, the unsustainable and racist housing market, lack of access to health care, and unfair systems of justice. Our team works tirelessly to make sure Los Angeles residents experiencing poverty are protected in California law, both during the pandemic and after. Western Center envisions a Los Angeles County in 2050 where: All of our neighbors have access to healthy, sustainable, and affordable housing in neighborhoods of their choosing, with strong, clear, and enforceable anti-displacement and anti-discrimination protections. The housing emergency in Southern California, and its disproportionate effects on the most vulnerable Angelenos, comes to an end. Everyone believes access to health care is a human right that translates into full, inalienable coverage. Government agencies provide equitable access to health care for all Californians, regardless of status and no one would ever be removed from coverage. Californians who need it most have enough income to afford basic necessities and save for long-term financial security. Safety net programs will be fully funded so no family falls into poverty or goes hungry, and individuals are no longer further entrenched in poverty because of unjust public fees, fines, or consumer debt.", + "Summary": "Western Center on Law & Poverty County of Los Angeles https://wclp.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/working-to-provide-dignity-basic-needs-and-care-for-all-through-the-law LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 Food insecurity Western Center on Law & Poverty fights to undo the impact of California\u2019s massive income and wealth inequality, the unsustainable and racist housing market, lack of access to health care, and unfair systems of justice. Our team works tirelessly to make sure Los Angeles residents experiencing poverty are protected in California law, both during the pandemic and after. Western Center envisions a Los Angeles County in 2050 where: All of our neighbors have access to healthy, sustainable, and affordable housing in neighborhoods of their choosing, with strong, clear, and enforceable anti-displacement and anti-discrimination protections. The housing emergency in Southern California, and its disproportionate effects on the most vulnerable Angelenos, comes to an end. Everyone believes access to health care is a human right that translates into full, inalienable coverage. Government agencies provide equitable access to health care for all Californians, regardless of status and no one would ever be removed from coverage. Californians who need it most have enough income to afford basic necessities and save for long-term financial security. Safety net programs will be fully funded so no family falls into poverty or goes hungry, and individuals are no longer further entrenched in poverty because of unjust public fees, fines, or consumer debt.", "Impact Metrics": "Food insecurity", "Evidence of Success": "By leveraging our existing model that focuses on litigation, legislation, and support for legal aid partners, we successfully fight for broad legal victories that impact the nearly two million Los Angeles residents living in poverty. We measure our success by tracking the following outcomes: \u00a7 The number of impact cases we win and how many individuals may benefit, \u00a7 The amount of anti-poverty legislation we lead in enacting and how many individuals may benefit, and \u00a7 The number of legal aid attorneys whose legal knowledge and skills are increased through our technical assistance and training program. For example, in 2020 we helped pass eviction moratorium legislation to protect an estimated one to three million tenants in California who are behind in their rent due to COVID. We also won the case Jane H. v. Kent and we estimate that thousands of Medi-Cal recipients will be able to keep their doctors, not to mention hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical care saved.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -54566,7 +54566,7 @@ "Year": 2021, "Goal": "LEARN | LIVE", "People Impacted": "40.0", - "Summary": "End Homelessness California DBA the Shower of Hope East LA https://theshowerofhope.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/hope-housing-for-students Winner 2021 College matriculation For so long, the story of LA has been of inequity and poverty for marginalized communities; the lifelong solution to breaking these cycles of marginalization is education and independence. Hope Housing for Students works towards fostering educational equity for community college students who are either experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. We not only provide housing for these students, but also a nurturing environment where we mold the future civic, business, & cultural leaders of Los Angeles. These future leaders have the lived experience to help shape a more equitable and just LA society. A society that does not judge based on poverty or identity, but has equal opportunity for all is a different LA than the one that has been experienced by many on the fringe. With resources in place, we hope to be a model for policy makers and civic leaders at a larger level. We believe that a successful investment into our program can provide valuable lessons to build a more creative, livable, and economically mobile city in which all marginalized communities will have equal access for every Angeleno. We firmly believe this is a promise from us in the present to the future.", + "Summary": "End Homelessness California DBA the Shower of Hope East LA https://theshowerofhope.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2021/hope-housing-for-students LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2021 College matriculation For so long, the story of LA has been of inequity and poverty for marginalized communities; the lifelong solution to breaking these cycles of marginalization is education and independence. Hope Housing for Students works towards fostering educational equity for community college students who are either experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. We not only provide housing for these students, but also a nurturing environment where we mold the future civic, business, & cultural leaders of Los Angeles. These future leaders have the lived experience to help shape a more equitable and just LA society. A society that does not judge based on poverty or identity, but has equal opportunity for all is a different LA than the one that has been experienced by many on the fringe. With resources in place, we hope to be a model for policy makers and civic leaders at a larger level. We believe that a successful investment into our program can provide valuable lessons to build a more creative, livable, and economically mobile city in which all marginalized communities will have equal access for every Angeleno. We firmly believe this is a promise from us in the present to the future.", "Impact Metrics": "College matriculation", "Evidence of Success": "With two semesters into the program, we have tracked an extensive array of metrics that have gone beyond our initial expectations for success. Two students were accepted in 4-year institutions while one student who arrived with a 2.7 GPA achieved a 3.7 GPA in both the Fall and Winter Semesters. We believe that investing in student housing and supportive programs would lead to increased participation rates in school and increase overall GPAs. We had expected average GPAs to increase by .5; after the first semester, the average GPA of program participants went from a 2.7 to a 3.5 with 72% of all units that students took passing. Our aim is to have all students either enroll in a 4-year University program after graduation from their community colleges, or enter into a trade position with long term employment opportunities. The early numbers indicate how vital stable housing, mental health services, and life coaching offered through our program have positively impacted these students.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -54853,7 +54853,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CREATE | LEARN", "People Impacted": "30.0", - "Summary": "Lost Angels Children's Project Antelope Valley https://www.lostangelscp.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/good-life-manufacturing Winner 2020 Manufacturing activity LACP respectfully request support for Good Life Mfg., a 12-week industrial arts vocational training and skills development program that serves opportunity youth ages 18-24 in the Antelope Valley. As a social enterprise, LACP students \u2014who are at-risk for homelessness or joblessness\u2014will go through a paid apprenticeship to build furniture using welding, fabrication and woodworking skills. Support from LA2050 will ensure that LACP can implement the project at full capacity to teach a 10-student cohort every 12-weeks throughout the year. Good Life Mfg. is expected to have a positive impact in the Antelope Valley, and for at-risk and high-risk groups of opportunity youth. Recognizing a lack of employment for young adults, particularly those transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system without life skills, LACP is providing an innovative solution for preparing youth for the workplace. This program teaches industrial arts with hands-on application, offers paid apprenticeship, and opens opportunities for employment at a living wage. In addition, our younger students are motivated by Good Life Mfg. participant success\u2014providing a continuum of services at LACP.", + "Summary": "Lost Angels Children's Project Antelope Valley https://www.lostangelscp.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/good-life-manufacturing LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Manufacturing activity LACP respectfully request support for Good Life Mfg., a 12-week industrial arts vocational training and skills development program that serves opportunity youth ages 18-24 in the Antelope Valley. As a social enterprise, LACP students \u2014who are at-risk for homelessness or joblessness\u2014will go through a paid apprenticeship to build furniture using welding, fabrication and woodworking skills. Support from LA2050 will ensure that LACP can implement the project at full capacity to teach a 10-student cohort every 12-weeks throughout the year. Good Life Mfg. is expected to have a positive impact in the Antelope Valley, and for at-risk and high-risk groups of opportunity youth. Recognizing a lack of employment for young adults, particularly those transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system without life skills, LACP is providing an innovative solution for preparing youth for the workplace. This program teaches industrial arts with hands-on application, offers paid apprenticeship, and opens opportunities for employment at a living wage. In addition, our younger students are motivated by Good Life Mfg. participant success\u2014providing a continuum of services at LACP.", "Impact Metrics": "Manufacturing activity", "Evidence of Success": "LACP will track and record the following criteria as a method of evaluation: 1) The number of students that receive certification in manufacturing as an intern and apprentice; 2) The number of students that complete 2460 hours of On-The-Job Training; 3) The number of orders received for Social Enterprise; 4) The number of sales made by the Social Enterprise; 5.) The profit margin of the Social Enterprise; and, 6.) The Growing Network of the Social Enterprise.\\n\\nHigh-level indicators that will serve as instruments to measure change over time and detect progress include the following:\\n1)\\tClass Enrollment at Maximum Capacity\\n2)\\tHigh Passage Rate of personal/professional competencies course\\n3)\\tHigh Number \\\u201cManufacturing\\\u201d Certifications Issued: intern and apprentice\\n4)\\tComplete 240 hours of On-The-Job Training\\n5)\\tApprentices selected for a job interview with a Manufacturing Employer\\n6)\\tJob offers received and accepted from a Manufacturing Employer\\n7)\\tNumber of Orders Received for Social Enterprise\\n8)\\tSales \\n9.) Profits\\n10.) Growing Network (of consumer base)\\n\\nLACP has recently released a catalog of industrial furniture that will be manufactured through Good Life Mfg. (https://www.lostangelscp.org/goodlifemfg). Our organization is working to secure contracts for producing mass quantities of products, but will also fulfill individual orders. We expect a continuous flow and demand for manufacturing that will ensure each cohort of students has the opportunity to learn, apprentice and become employed.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -54925,7 +54925,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CONNECT | LIVE", "People Impacted": "160.0", - "Summary": "Union Station Homeless Services San Gabriel Valley https://www.unionstationhs.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/union-station-homeless-services-community-allies-program Winner 2020 Social and emotional support The Community Allies Program was launched in response to the isolation and loneliness reported by families and individuals we served as they settled into their new homes. The program seeks to increase housing retention rates, improve community connection, and foster community integration of currently homeless families and individuals in bridge-housing and those that are formerly homeless in permanent supportive housing by providing social and recreational activities and pairing individuals with a supportive community volunteer ally. LA County is at the center of our nation\u2019s homelessness crisis with the largest unsheltered population in the nation. Union Station recognizes that addressing homelessness requires more than just providing shelter. Ensuring that newly-housed individuals have the resources and supports necessary to thrive in their community is critical to increasing housing retention. As a lead agency in our region, Union Station seeks to pave the way for wide-scale implementation of community integration services by expanding our effective, replicable model. In so doing, we aim to combat homelessness while making LA County a region where all residents have the opportunity to engage and contribute meaningfully to their community.", + "Summary": "Union Station Homeless Services San Gabriel Valley https://www.unionstationhs.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/union-station-homeless-services-community-allies-program LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Social and emotional support The Community Allies Program was launched in response to the isolation and loneliness reported by families and individuals we served as they settled into their new homes. The program seeks to increase housing retention rates, improve community connection, and foster community integration of currently homeless families and individuals in bridge-housing and those that are formerly homeless in permanent supportive housing by providing social and recreational activities and pairing individuals with a supportive community volunteer ally. LA County is at the center of our nation\u2019s homelessness crisis with the largest unsheltered population in the nation. Union Station recognizes that addressing homelessness requires more than just providing shelter. Ensuring that newly-housed individuals have the resources and supports necessary to thrive in their community is critical to increasing housing retention. As a lead agency in our region, Union Station seeks to pave the way for wide-scale implementation of community integration services by expanding our effective, replicable model. In so doing, we aim to combat homelessness while making LA County a region where all residents have the opportunity to engage and contribute meaningfully to their community.", "Impact Metrics": "Social and emotional support", "Evidence of Success": "Through the Community Allies Program, our vision for success includes:", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -55165,7 +55165,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "LEARN | PLAY", "People Impacted": "1000.0", - "Summary": "Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation County of Los Angeles http://www.dodgers.com/ladf https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/bigger-than-baseball Winner 2020 Youth sports participation LADF will unveil three Dodgers Dreamfields at Gonzales Park, which honor Jackie Robinson and revive baseball and softball play in the area, as youth develop from T-ball to high school and college athletics. This project will also include features that further benefit the local community, such as Fitness and Training Zones (named for Kershaw\u2019s Challenge), solar elements on scoreboards, PV carports and EV charging stations in the parking lot, and the LADF Science of Baseball curriculum for grades 3-8, that uses baseball as a fun STEM textbook. Dodgers Dreamfields are game-changers because revitalized green spaces help revitalize communities, boosting the safety of local parks and providing a place where neighbors can gather, exercise and play. We construct them and give them back to the community to serve as resource hubs for communities to access resources they need to live healthier lives.", + "Summary": "Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation County of Los Angeles http://www.dodgers.com/ladf https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/bigger-than-baseball LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Youth sports participation LADF will unveil three Dodgers Dreamfields at Gonzales Park, which honor Jackie Robinson and revive baseball and softball play in the area, as youth develop from T-ball to high school and college athletics. This project will also include features that further benefit the local community, such as Fitness and Training Zones (named for Kershaw\u2019s Challenge), solar elements on scoreboards, PV carports and EV charging stations in the parking lot, and the LADF Science of Baseball curriculum for grades 3-8, that uses baseball as a fun STEM textbook. Dodgers Dreamfields are game-changers because revitalized green spaces help revitalize communities, boosting the safety of local parks and providing a place where neighbors can gather, exercise and play. We construct them and give them back to the community to serve as resource hubs for communities to access resources they need to live healthier lives.", "Impact Metrics": "Youth sports participation", "Evidence of Success": "The goal for the Dodgers Dreamfields at Gonzales Park is to revive baseball and softball play in the area while providing access to safe, playable fields for the community.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -55261,7 +55261,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CREATE | LEARN", "People Impacted": "350.0", - "Summary": "Central American Resource Center Central LA https://www.carecen-la.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/carecen-s-parent-and-youth-center Winner 2020 Arts education CARECEN's Parent and Youth Center (PYC) provides leadership and civic engagement skills for immigrant parents and their children. Youth focus on academic enrichment, college admissions & financial aid process assistance to prepare in their transition to college. Parents learn about the intricacies of the Common Core standards and how to navigate the school systems to be effective advocates for their children. CARECEN believes that effective change comes from informed communities who have the tools necessary to advocate for quality education. CARECEN's Parent and Youth Center (PYC) has reduced and eliminated several barriers hindering the educational achievement of immigrant. Working alongside empowered parents and youth has led to successful education campaigns that affect the lives of our members. Our PYC programming has the capacity to transform Pico-Union/Westlake into a community of knowledge and grassroots power. We only support a fraction of the 25,000 low-income, monolingual Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants from Central America that makeup nearly 65% of households, but we must focus on communal leadership that aims to change inadequate school and community conditions for all residents. Resulting in an empowered community that transcends poverty through education.", + "Summary": "Central American Resource Center Central LA https://www.carecen-la.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/carecen-s-parent-and-youth-center LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Arts education CARECEN's Parent and Youth Center (PYC) provides leadership and civic engagement skills for immigrant parents and their children. Youth focus on academic enrichment, college admissions & financial aid process assistance to prepare in their transition to college. Parents learn about the intricacies of the Common Core standards and how to navigate the school systems to be effective advocates for their children. CARECEN believes that effective change comes from informed communities who have the tools necessary to advocate for quality education. CARECEN's Parent and Youth Center (PYC) has reduced and eliminated several barriers hindering the educational achievement of immigrant. Working alongside empowered parents and youth has led to successful education campaigns that affect the lives of our members. Our PYC programming has the capacity to transform Pico-Union/Westlake into a community of knowledge and grassroots power. We only support a fraction of the 25,000 low-income, monolingual Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants from Central America that makeup nearly 65% of households, but we must focus on communal leadership that aims to change inadequate school and community conditions for all residents. Resulting in an empowered community that transcends poverty through education.", "Impact Metrics": "Arts education", "Evidence of Success": "CARECEN aims to strengthen its capacity to recruit and develop parent and youth leaders, as well as execute effective social justice campaigns for educational equity and immigrant rights. Through our workshops, we support the development of community leaders in civic engagement and we move closer to our vision of empowering our communities to achieve personal and collective success. In addition, CARECEN provides comprehensive pre-collegiate services for high-school students looking to apply for university and college admission. The goal is to create a sustainable high school impact program where college readiness and graduation are the standard. We aim to achieve this by providing leadership and educational classes in our Parent and Youth Center that will accomplish the following:", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -55477,7 +55477,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CREATE | PLAY", "People Impacted": "505.0", - "Summary": "Public Matters South LA https://www.publicmattersgroup.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/university-park-slow-jams Winner 2020 Walking and biking Every year LA\u2019s streets are becoming less safe for people who walk, especially children. University Park Slow Jams is a creative call to action for safer streets. The project builds a network of local advocates\u2014groups, schools, parents, youth\u2014to draw attention to traffic violence, build capacity, and propose solutions. Slow Jams are a multifaceted education, engagement, and leadership development strategy that enable local stakeholders to participate in creative public acts; document safety conditions; and take action to achieve street safety. Creating safer streets requires behavioral change, education, advocacy, and changes to the built environment. No one element is sufficient by itself. The broader impact of Slow Jams is the human architecture that can carry work forward over the long term.", + "Summary": "Public Matters South LA https://www.publicmattersgroup.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/university-park-slow-jams LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Walking and biking Every year LA\u2019s streets are becoming less safe for people who walk, especially children. University Park Slow Jams is a creative call to action for safer streets. The project builds a network of local advocates\u2014groups, schools, parents, youth\u2014to draw attention to traffic violence, build capacity, and propose solutions. Slow Jams are a multifaceted education, engagement, and leadership development strategy that enable local stakeholders to participate in creative public acts; document safety conditions; and take action to achieve street safety. Creating safer streets requires behavioral change, education, advocacy, and changes to the built environment. No one element is sufficient by itself. The broader impact of Slow Jams is the human architecture that can carry work forward over the long term.", "Impact Metrics": "Walking and biking", "Evidence of Success": "To improve students\u2019 sense of safety and improve opportunities for walking and biking, the project needs to provide concrete opportunities for constructive critique and improvements to the built environment. Moreover, residents need to develop the skills, acumen and political agency to effect change. This requires creating meaningful opportunities for local stakeholders to learn about and inform traffic safety conversations in their neighborhood through direct interactions with decision-makers.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -55765,7 +55765,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CONNECT | LIVE", "People Impacted": "100.0", - "Summary": "Safe Parking LA County of Los Angeles https://www.safeparkingla.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/neighbors-for-home Winner 2020 Homelessness Safe Parking LA seeks support for Neighbors for Home, a grassroots community engagement initiative that mobilizes local residents to act around the problem of vehicular homelessness in their own neighborhoods. In partnership with LA\u2019s Neighborhood Councils, lot partners, and other local groups, SPaLA will activate a series of volunteer opportunities to support organizational capacity, promote positive interactions with people who live in their vehicles, and build change-making communities dedicated to solving the problem of homelessness. In its pilot year, Neighbors for Home will connect three Neighborhood Councils, 45 council members, and their constituencies to their local safe lots for service to people experiencing vehicular homelessness. We will train at least 100 local volunteers to support lot coordination, client outreach, supportive services, and mentorship. Volunteers will help more than 300 people experiencing vehicular homelessness in their own neighborhoods. To realize our vision of an LA2050 without vehicular homelessness, Safe Parking LA seeks to engage all 99 of LA\u2019s Neighborhood Councils in Neighbors for Home over time. Through our work with Neighborhood Councils and other community partners, we will build a volunteer army to support change.", + "Summary": "Safe Parking LA County of Los Angeles https://www.safeparkingla.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/neighbors-for-home LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Homelessness Safe Parking LA seeks support for Neighbors for Home, a grassroots community engagement initiative that mobilizes local residents to act around the problem of vehicular homelessness in their own neighborhoods. In partnership with LA\u2019s Neighborhood Councils, lot partners, and other local groups, SPaLA will activate a series of volunteer opportunities to support organizational capacity, promote positive interactions with people who live in their vehicles, and build change-making communities dedicated to solving the problem of homelessness. In its pilot year, Neighbors for Home will connect three Neighborhood Councils, 45 council members, and their constituencies to their local safe lots for service to people experiencing vehicular homelessness. We will train at least 100 local volunteers to support lot coordination, client outreach, supportive services, and mentorship. Volunteers will help more than 300 people experiencing vehicular homelessness in their own neighborhoods. To realize our vision of an LA2050 without vehicular homelessness, Safe Parking LA seeks to engage all 99 of LA\u2019s Neighborhood Councils in Neighbors for Home over time. Through our work with Neighborhood Councils and other community partners, we will build a volunteer army to support change.", "Impact Metrics": "Homelessness", "Evidence of Success": "Safe Parking LA will be successful when hire a Neighborhood Volunteer Coordinator and engage local volunteers in:", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -56125,7 +56125,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "PLAY", "People Impacted": "1000.0", - "Summary": "City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks City of Los Angeles https://www.laparks.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/mobile-recreation-program Winner 2020 Obesity The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) will launch a Mobile Recreation Program bringing a variety of outdoor activities to communities in need. Mobile Recreation vans will provide themed programs ranging from Olympic and Paralympic sports to skateboarding and creative activities, enhancing the lives of the youth and adults that participate. The program will commence at four LAUSD elementary schools through the Community School Parks (CSP) Program and supplement RAP\u2019s after-school programs. RAP envisions an accessible park system for all residents and is committed to equity by specifically focusing its resources to close disparities in park access and park program participation. According to the Trust for Public Land, 39% of residents in the City of Los Angeles do not live within a ten minute walk or \u00bd mile from a park. CSP sites are in communities that do not have a park within a 10-minute walk from their home. Opening LAUSD playgrounds on weekends is the first step in creating much needed access to open spaces in the communities that are lacking this feature. Providing a Mobile Recreation program at these sites will bring access to equipment, supplies, and instructors that is much needed in these communities.", + "Summary": "City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks City of Los Angeles https://www.laparks.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/mobile-recreation-program LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Obesity The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) will launch a Mobile Recreation Program bringing a variety of outdoor activities to communities in need. Mobile Recreation vans will provide themed programs ranging from Olympic and Paralympic sports to skateboarding and creative activities, enhancing the lives of the youth and adults that participate. The program will commence at four LAUSD elementary schools through the Community School Parks (CSP) Program and supplement RAP\u2019s after-school programs. RAP envisions an accessible park system for all residents and is committed to equity by specifically focusing its resources to close disparities in park access and park program participation. According to the Trust for Public Land, 39% of residents in the City of Los Angeles do not live within a ten minute walk or \u00bd mile from a park. CSP sites are in communities that do not have a park within a 10-minute walk from their home. Opening LAUSD playgrounds on weekends is the first step in creating much needed access to open spaces in the communities that are lacking this feature. Providing a Mobile Recreation program at these sites will bring access to equipment, supplies, and instructors that is much needed in these communities.", "Impact Metrics": "Obesity", "Evidence of Success": "Success for the Mobile Recreation Program will be defined by the increase in attendance and repeat participation at the current CSP sites, as well as healthy active youth. Success can be measured by comparing attendance currently at CSP sites with days that the Mobile Recreation vehicle is on site. Attendance will be monitored by the Mobile Recreation staff for each site and date they visit by tracking the number of people, gender, and whether they are youth or adults. Dedicated staff will rotate between sites on weekends to monitor the Mobile Recreation Program and visually assess the amount of attendance, interaction, and the success of the program, as well as get feedback from people in attendance.", "Stage of Innovation": "Proven Solutions Applied to New Areas", @@ -56149,7 +56149,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "LEARN", "People Impacted": "900.0", - "Summary": "Reading Partners Los Angeles Central LA https://www.readingpartners.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/reading-partners-la-the-path-to-fourth-grade-reading-proficiency-for-1-000-children Winner 2020 High school graduation rates Reading Partners helps hundreds of economically disadvantaged move toward reading proficiency by helping them develop mastery of key reading skills through data-informed, curriculum-driven, one-on-one volunteer tutoring. We strive to build sustainable, community-driven solutions to the literacy crisis and educational equity for all who live in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Reading Partners plans to expand our core program in LA County and deepen local impact on fourth grade literacy achievement, reaching 1000 students by 2022. Basic literacy is the foundation for future success, and a critical stepping stone helping low-income students break the cycle of poverty. Educational attainment entrenches the cycle of poverty by diminishing future earning potential. When poverty is factored in, students who can't read at grade level by 4th grade are 13 times less likely to graduate high school compared to their more affluent peers. Young adults without a diploma earned a median income of $25,400 in 2015\u2014half of the earnings of a young adult worker with a bachelor\u2019s degree. Reading Partners\u2019 overarching goal is to help close the achievement gap through equitable access to educational support that will set them on a path to lifelong learning and future success.", + "Summary": "Reading Partners Los Angeles Central LA https://www.readingpartners.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/reading-partners-la-the-path-to-fourth-grade-reading-proficiency-for-1-000-children LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 High school graduation rates Reading Partners helps hundreds of economically disadvantaged move toward reading proficiency by helping them develop mastery of key reading skills through data-informed, curriculum-driven, one-on-one volunteer tutoring. We strive to build sustainable, community-driven solutions to the literacy crisis and educational equity for all who live in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Reading Partners plans to expand our core program in LA County and deepen local impact on fourth grade literacy achievement, reaching 1000 students by 2022. Basic literacy is the foundation for future success, and a critical stepping stone helping low-income students break the cycle of poverty. Educational attainment entrenches the cycle of poverty by diminishing future earning potential. When poverty is factored in, students who can't read at grade level by 4th grade are 13 times less likely to graduate high school compared to their more affluent peers. Young adults without a diploma earned a median income of $25,400 in 2015\u2014half of the earnings of a young adult worker with a bachelor\u2019s degree. Reading Partners\u2019 overarching goal is to help close the achievement gap through equitable access to educational support that will set them on a path to lifelong learning and future success.", "Impact Metrics": "High school graduation rates", "Evidence of Success": "Reading Partners\u2019 overarching goal is to help close the reading achievement gap among low-income youth by producing measurable improvement in students\u2019 reading skills. We track each student\u2019s progress against their primary end-of-year literacy growth goal. We help our younger students\u2014those in kindergarten through second-grade\u2014make strides to develop mastery of foundational reading skills appropriate for their grade level and support our older students by ensuring they are on track to read at grade-level by the end of the year. Thus, we measure the success of our program each year against the following metrics:", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -56676,7 +56676,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "LIVE", "People Impacted": "10000.0", - "Summary": "Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE) South LA https://www.saje.net https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/eviction-prevention-tool-during-coronavirus-and-beyond Winner 2020 Housing affordability This project will prevent homelessness caused by illegal evictions by connecting tenants at risk of displacement to newly-available eviction prevention resources. The new LA County Eviction Defense program provides low-income tenants access to a free lawyer for eviction cases. SAJE and JustFix will create an online tool that links eligible tenants to these resources and conduct an outreach/education campaign informing tenants. In the coronavirus era, online resources are critical to making essential services available to the most vulnerable. This proposal aligns with a nationwide movement to ensure tenants have a right to counsel in eviction cases. While there is a right to counsel in criminal cases, there is no comparative legal right in civil cases. Other cities, including New York City, are enacting right to counsel protections for tenants. SAJE\u2019s proven track record at addressing slum housing conditions and helping tenants to better advocate for themselves will allow LA neighborhoods to determine their own future as the city grows. Increased legal representation will help prevent displacement, reduce homelessness, and allow more tenants to remain in their homes and continue to influence the future of their communities.", + "Summary": "Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE) South LA https://www.saje.net https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/eviction-prevention-tool-during-coronavirus-and-beyond LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Housing affordability This project will prevent homelessness caused by illegal evictions by connecting tenants at risk of displacement to newly-available eviction prevention resources. The new LA County Eviction Defense program provides low-income tenants access to a free lawyer for eviction cases. SAJE and JustFix will create an online tool that links eligible tenants to these resources and conduct an outreach/education campaign informing tenants. In the coronavirus era, online resources are critical to making essential services available to the most vulnerable. This proposal aligns with a nationwide movement to ensure tenants have a right to counsel in eviction cases. While there is a right to counsel in criminal cases, there is no comparative legal right in civil cases. Other cities, including New York City, are enacting right to counsel protections for tenants. SAJE\u2019s proven track record at addressing slum housing conditions and helping tenants to better advocate for themselves will allow LA neighborhoods to determine their own future as the city grows. Increased legal representation will help prevent displacement, reduce homelessness, and allow more tenants to remain in their homes and continue to influence the future of their communities.", "Impact Metrics": "Housing affordability", "Evidence of Success": "SAJE envisions that this project will complement its current actions on tenants rights and equitable development in LA and similar efforts by groups across LA County. Through the existing Tenant Action Clinics and outreach efforts, including partnerships with broad coalitions and LA County, SAJE will educate tenants on their right to legal counsel for eviction issues. Success in this project would be the launch of a user-friendly web-based tool to help tenants navigate the complexities of the phased roll-out process and an outreach campaign to ensure the target population is aware of and able to use eviction defense resources. Success will be measured by the completion and publication of the website and by the active use of the tool by tenants in LA County.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -56916,7 +56916,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CONNECT | LEARN", "People Impacted": "50000.0", - "Summary": "LA Forward County of Los Angeles https://www.LosAngelesForward.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/the-la-101-guide-to-local-government-and-civic-engagement Winner 2020 Government responsiveness to residents\u2019 needs LA 101 is an interactive guide and campaign to help you understand how local government really works, and how you can make a difference with your friends and neighbors. It will cover major local elected and appointed officials and what they do, city and county departments and how they impact your life, the fundamentals of advocacy and organizing, and more. Our goal is for every Angeleno to have the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to become active in their communities and advocate for an LA that is fair and flourishing for everyone. We expect the LA 101 campaign to have a lasting impact on local policies, civic engagement, and the future of the region. By illuminating the workings of the city and county, the LA 101 guide and workshops will pave the way for greater public involvement. When Angelenos learn effective ways to voice their views, they gain the confidence and know-how to do the crucial civic work of calling elected officials, showing up to council hearings, meeting with government staffers, joining neighborhood councils, and participating in local elections. Ultimately, the result we are working toward is a local government that is dramatically more representative of \u2014 and responsive to \u2014 the people it serves.", + "Summary": "LA Forward County of Los Angeles https://www.LosAngelesForward.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/the-la-101-guide-to-local-government-and-civic-engagement LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Government responsiveness to residents\u2019 needs LA 101 is an interactive guide and campaign to help you understand how local government really works, and how you can make a difference with your friends and neighbors. It will cover major local elected and appointed officials and what they do, city and county departments and how they impact your life, the fundamentals of advocacy and organizing, and more. Our goal is for every Angeleno to have the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to become active in their communities and advocate for an LA that is fair and flourishing for everyone. We expect the LA 101 campaign to have a lasting impact on local policies, civic engagement, and the future of the region. By illuminating the workings of the city and county, the LA 101 guide and workshops will pave the way for greater public involvement. When Angelenos learn effective ways to voice their views, they gain the confidence and know-how to do the crucial civic work of calling elected officials, showing up to council hearings, meeting with government staffers, joining neighborhood councils, and participating in local elections. Ultimately, the result we are working toward is a local government that is dramatically more representative of \u2014 and responsive to \u2014 the people it serves.", "Impact Metrics": "Government responsiveness to residents\u2019 needs", "Evidence of Success": "The goal of LA 101 is to support the people of LA in taking control of the systems and policies that shape their lives. In the short term, that means providing resources that lower barriers to entry for those who want to take their first steps into local activism and civic engagement.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -57156,7 +57156,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CONNECT | LEARN", "People Impacted": "10000.0", - "Summary": "Boyle Heights Beat East LA https://www.boyleheightsbeat.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/voices-voces Winner 2020 Social and emotional support Voices is a story-sharing project with audio and photography elements which will encourage youth to engage with elders. The project will help raise awareness around issues in their neighborhood, while building and strengthening intergenerational social networks. At the most basic level, storytelling is a way of keeping a family\u2019s or a community\u2019s stories alive. Interview topics can be tailored to address specific themes or community issues. Stories will be collected and archived as a means to create further dialogues and grow networks Direct impact includes not only participants, but our average followers on our website and social media channels. Our indirect impact includes the number of Boyle Heights residents who can benefit by increasing connections in the community.", + "Summary": "Boyle Heights Beat East LA https://www.boyleheightsbeat.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/voices-voces LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Social and emotional support Voices is a story-sharing project with audio and photography elements which will encourage youth to engage with elders. The project will help raise awareness around issues in their neighborhood, while building and strengthening intergenerational social networks. At the most basic level, storytelling is a way of keeping a family\u2019s or a community\u2019s stories alive. Interview topics can be tailored to address specific themes or community issues. Stories will be collected and archived as a means to create further dialogues and grow networks Direct impact includes not only participants, but our average followers on our website and social media channels. Our indirect impact includes the number of Boyle Heights residents who can benefit by increasing connections in the community.", "Impact Metrics": "Social and emotional support", "Evidence of Success": "From our program\u2019s beginnings researchers at UCSF created a survey to measure our project\u2019s success and impact. We conduct these surveys and interviews with participant\u2019s and community members while", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -57420,7 +57420,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "LEARN | PLAY", "People Impacted": "120.0", - "Summary": "Los Angeles Maritime Institute Central LA https://lamitopsail.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/ocean-adventure-together Winner 2020 Youth sports participation LAMI's Ocean Adventure Together Program breaks barriers that keep some from enjoying our coasts and ocean. Parents and invited middle school-aged participants share in a day of ocean fun and learn how anyone can enjoy safe water-based activities and life aboard a sailing tall ship. The young participants then set sail to discover the exciting and life-changing experience of a 5-day and night summer voyage at sea. Parents join their kids on the last voyage day to witness and share in their children\u2019s new skills and positive transformation. LAMI believes an individual\u2019s and, arguably, a society\u2019s authentic and successful stewardship of the natural environment is rooted in the progression from enjoyment, then connection, followed by awareness and concern, resulting in a deeply felt and acted upon care for our natural world. Therefore, the first step is introducing people at an early age to the simple but profound enjoyment that is sparked by recreating in nature. The students\u2019 appreciation for and knowledge of our natural world and their competency in it will be shared with parents, schools, and communities in follow-up engagement opportunities, spreading the knowledge and importance of equitable coastal access and recreation.", + "Summary": "Los Angeles Maritime Institute Central LA https://lamitopsail.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/ocean-adventure-together LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Youth sports participation LAMI's Ocean Adventure Together Program breaks barriers that keep some from enjoying our coasts and ocean. Parents and invited middle school-aged participants share in a day of ocean fun and learn how anyone can enjoy safe water-based activities and life aboard a sailing tall ship. The young participants then set sail to discover the exciting and life-changing experience of a 5-day and night summer voyage at sea. Parents join their kids on the last voyage day to witness and share in their children\u2019s new skills and positive transformation. LAMI believes an individual\u2019s and, arguably, a society\u2019s authentic and successful stewardship of the natural environment is rooted in the progression from enjoyment, then connection, followed by awareness and concern, resulting in a deeply felt and acted upon care for our natural world. Therefore, the first step is introducing people at an early age to the simple but profound enjoyment that is sparked by recreating in nature. The students\u2019 appreciation for and knowledge of our natural world and their competency in it will be shared with parents, schools, and communities in follow-up engagement opportunities, spreading the knowledge and importance of equitable coastal access and recreation.", "Impact Metrics": "Youth sports participation", "Evidence of Success": "LAMI\u2019s Ocean Adventure Together Program will allow people who do not have equal access to the ocean and coast\u2013 due to social, economic, and geographical barriers\u2013 an opportunity for the joy and personal growth that results from experiencing time in and on the sea. Success will also be confirmed by participant\u2019s elevated awareness of the accessibility of the coastal natural resources, their comfort levels with on and in the water activities, their confidence in themselves, and their awareness and concern for our coast and ocean environments. Changes of participant, parent, and community perceptions and knowledge will be measured through before and after program participation surveys.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -58138,7 +58138,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CONNECT | LEARN", "People Impacted": "90.0", - "Summary": "Ready to Succeed County of Los Angeles https://www.readytosucceedla.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/creating-connection-and-community-for-youth-in-foster-care Winner 2020 Social and emotional support A grant will ensure that youth aging out of foster care have a robust community of connection and support, particularly amidst our current health crisis, which makes them more vulnerable than ever. Since 2016, RTS has specialized in connecting these youth to the people and networks they need to advance in the modern workplace. As these youth now face unprecedented uncertainty, funding will allow us to combine forces with an aligned partner to provide the extra, dedicated social and emotional support that they will require during the next year. This grant will be a timely investment in ensuring that the youth we serve \u2013 who are attempting to navigate independence at this incredibly uncertain time \u2013 have access to a robust network of support. By combining our expertise in career development with Stepping Forward LA's expertise in social wellbeing and community, we have a unique opportunity to integrate two successful models and become stronger together during this critical period. While this partnership will immediately benefit youth served, we believe that by successfully integrating resources, we will learn key lessons to guide the development of best practices to support Los Angeles in effectively responding to crises for years to come, particularly for vulnerable populations.", + "Summary": "Ready to Succeed County of Los Angeles https://www.readytosucceedla.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/creating-connection-and-community-for-youth-in-foster-care LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Social and emotional support A grant will ensure that youth aging out of foster care have a robust community of connection and support, particularly amidst our current health crisis, which makes them more vulnerable than ever. Since 2016, RTS has specialized in connecting these youth to the people and networks they need to advance in the modern workplace. As these youth now face unprecedented uncertainty, funding will allow us to combine forces with an aligned partner to provide the extra, dedicated social and emotional support that they will require during the next year. This grant will be a timely investment in ensuring that the youth we serve \u2013 who are attempting to navigate independence at this incredibly uncertain time \u2013 have access to a robust network of support. By combining our expertise in career development with Stepping Forward LA's expertise in social wellbeing and community, we have a unique opportunity to integrate two successful models and become stronger together during this critical period. While this partnership will immediately benefit youth served, we believe that by successfully integrating resources, we will learn key lessons to guide the development of best practices to support Los Angeles in effectively responding to crises for years to come, particularly for vulnerable populations.", "Impact Metrics": "Social and emotional support", "Evidence of Success": "We are proud to have grown from a small operation serving just 6 youth in 2016, to today serving a new class of 20-25 Scholars each year. Growing at this steady pace has enabled us to carefully and continuously refine our approach to yield impressive results: To date, 100% of our seniors have graduated in 4.5 years from top schools including UCLA, USC, and the CSU system, 94% have received and completed paid internship positions during their time in our program, and more than 90% have secured strong first jobs within just six months of graduation.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -58762,7 +58762,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CREATE", "People Impacted": "70000.0", - "Summary": "LA Sanitation and Environment County of Los Angeles https://www.lacitysan.org/laindustry https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/la-industry-circular-textiles Winner 2020 Manufacturing activity LA Industry aims to create a centralized HUB where material byproducts from businesses can be repurposed instead of going to landfills. This HUB will create a local closed-loop market that promotes a circular economy by providing stable and consistent material streams for reuse. Two key success factors that will be addressed are the management of an online material exchange platform and quality control/assurance. The creation of a centralized HUB has infinite impact potential. The HUB as proposed is focused on post-industrial material streams and will create new markets, green jobs, and economic opportunities for entrepreneurs to find innovative solutions to reuse, repurpose, and recycle. This HUB will be a centralized location where businesses and organizations can browse clean material streams to use as feedstock in their manufacturing processes, reducing the amount of virgin materials used and thus creating cost savings. A successful HUB will be an important tool to aid the City of LA in reaching 100% landfill diversion by 2050 as well as being a proven model other cities moving towards sustainability can implement.", + "Summary": "LA Sanitation and Environment County of Los Angeles https://www.lacitysan.org/laindustry https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/la-industry-circular-textiles LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Manufacturing activity LA Industry aims to create a centralized HUB where material byproducts from businesses can be repurposed instead of going to landfills. This HUB will create a local closed-loop market that promotes a circular economy by providing stable and consistent material streams for reuse. Two key success factors that will be addressed are the management of an online material exchange platform and quality control/assurance. The creation of a centralized HUB has infinite impact potential. The HUB as proposed is focused on post-industrial material streams and will create new markets, green jobs, and economic opportunities for entrepreneurs to find innovative solutions to reuse, repurpose, and recycle. This HUB will be a centralized location where businesses and organizations can browse clean material streams to use as feedstock in their manufacturing processes, reducing the amount of virgin materials used and thus creating cost savings. A successful HUB will be an important tool to aid the City of LA in reaching 100% landfill diversion by 2050 as well as being a proven model other cities moving towards sustainability can implement.", "Impact Metrics": "Manufacturing activity", "Evidence of Success": "On a shorter timeline, this grant will allow us to set up a centralized HUB where businesses and organizations can store clean textile scraps sorted by color and content that would otherwise end up in landfills. These repurposed scraps will naturally create new markets, business partnerships, and green jobs in both the creative and manufacturing sectors as innovative reuse and repurposing methods are employed.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -59050,7 +59050,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "LEARN | PLAY", "People Impacted": "2000.0", - "Summary": "The Urban Warehouse East LA https://www.thegarageboardshops.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/skate-4-education Winner 2020 Youth sports participation Our program is tailored to provide alternatives to vulnerable inner-city youth in East LA. Many of our participants come from low-income families or children in the foster system with minimum guidance. The Skate-4-Education after school program offers skateboarding as an academic incentive by exchanging skateboarding gear & skate ramp time when they meet specific education goals (i.e., 3.0+ GPAs). By keeping them off the streets & engaged in developing their educational goals, they can redirect their energy towards more positive endeavors. Many of our participants' sibling and schoolmates join our program once they see the improvement in grades and reading level proficiency. The participants host different educational events at the local grammar and middle schools in the community to share their personal experiences and present skateboard safety training. We work with different organizations including the Rotary Club of East LA and job development programs to help promote our program benefits.", + "Summary": "The Urban Warehouse East LA https://www.thegarageboardshops.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/skate-4-education LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Youth sports participation Our program is tailored to provide alternatives to vulnerable inner-city youth in East LA. Many of our participants come from low-income families or children in the foster system with minimum guidance. The Skate-4-Education after school program offers skateboarding as an academic incentive by exchanging skateboarding gear & skate ramp time when they meet specific education goals (i.e., 3.0+ GPAs). By keeping them off the streets & engaged in developing their educational goals, they can redirect their energy towards more positive endeavors. Many of our participants' sibling and schoolmates join our program once they see the improvement in grades and reading level proficiency. The participants host different educational events at the local grammar and middle schools in the community to share their personal experiences and present skateboard safety training. We work with different organizations including the Rotary Club of East LA and job development programs to help promote our program benefits.", "Impact Metrics": "Youth sports participation", "Evidence of Success": "We developed a point system that we have employed at the shop since the beginning of the program. They are rewarded for completed homework and reading assignments, scoring A's on their tests and report cards with 3.0+ GPAs. There are no limits to the number of rewards they can earn. When they initially join our program, they have failing grades and lower level reading proficiency. Measuring their success is at the base of our program. Over the last 3 years, the program has reached over 2,000 registered students. 72% of our participants achieve GPAs of 3.0 or better. Of those that complete the program through high school, 60% move on to a community college or four-year college. We have had participants that have earned engineering, graphic design, social work and law degrees to just name a few.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -59074,7 +59074,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CREATE", "People Impacted": "100.0", - "Summary": "Flintridge Center San Gabriel Valley https://www.flintridge.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/apprenticeship-preparation-program Winner 2020 Income inequality Flintridge Center\u2019s Apprenticeship Preparation Program (APP) prepares formerly incarcerated individuals for careers in union construction trades. The APP is an evidence-based intervention that integrates workforce development with trauma-informed care to create life-changing opportunities. The Apprenticeship Preparation Program (APP) advances equity by creating economic opportunities for the formerly incarcerated. In the past 40 years, the U.S. incarcerated population has increased by 500%, disproportionately disadvantaging communities of color. In 2017, African Americans represented 12% of the U.S. adult population but 33% of the incarcerated population; Latinx represented 16% of the population but accounted for 23% of inmates. The APP\u2019s service population is 57% Latinx and 25% African American. Participants are often siblings, cousins, friends, or children of past graduates. At Flintridge, we understand that when you change the life of one person, you change the life of their families and the communities we all live in.", + "Summary": "Flintridge Center San Gabriel Valley https://www.flintridge.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/apprenticeship-preparation-program LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Income inequality Flintridge Center\u2019s Apprenticeship Preparation Program (APP) prepares formerly incarcerated individuals for careers in union construction trades. The APP is an evidence-based intervention that integrates workforce development with trauma-informed care to create life-changing opportunities. The Apprenticeship Preparation Program (APP) advances equity by creating economic opportunities for the formerly incarcerated. In the past 40 years, the U.S. incarcerated population has increased by 500%, disproportionately disadvantaging communities of color. In 2017, African Americans represented 12% of the U.S. adult population but 33% of the incarcerated population; Latinx represented 16% of the population but accounted for 23% of inmates. The APP\u2019s service population is 57% Latinx and 25% African American. Participants are often siblings, cousins, friends, or children of past graduates. At Flintridge, we understand that when you change the life of one person, you change the life of their families and the communities we all live in.", "Impact Metrics": "Income inequality", "Evidence of Success": "Over the course of the grant period, Flintridge Center will facilitate three cohorts of the Apprenticeship Preparation Program (APP), directly impacting 100 individuals. Flintridge measures success by the recidivism (3-year reconviction) rate of APP graduates and employment outcomes. Less than 15% of APP graduates will recidivate, compared to the Los Angeles County rate of 47%. Recidivism is measured using publicly available data from the LA County Sherriff\u2019s Department Inmate Locator. At least 70% of graduates will be employed in union apprenticeships or other sectors within one year of graduation. Employment outcomes are measured through ongoing case management with graduates, communication with employers, and workforce manager databases.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -59482,7 +59482,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CONNECT | LEARN", "People Impacted": "650.0", - "Summary": "Creative Acts County of Los Angeles https://www.creativeacts.us https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/art-attacks Winner 2020 Social and emotional support Creative Acts\u2019 Art Attacks program teaches incarcerated young people the value of their voice and the importance of participating in civic engagement through voting, and connecting with and finding leadership roles in organizations that are affecting change in their communities. We use community drawn art, spoken word poetry and other artistic endeavors to engage and inspire incarcerated youth to change their narratives about who they are and the impact they have. Our pilot program showed an 86% rise in voting for participants and facilitated deep connections between our incarcerated youth and the organization March for Our Lives. Our Education system is not built to support children dealing with extreme violence & trauma so we lock them up. But given creative ways to learn these young people start to realize their power and importance. Over 95% of them will return to become our neighbors. We ask what kind of neighbors do we want? Hardened traumatized young people who only know how to act from anger or young people coming back who are on the road to healing & able to make valuable change in their communities by civic participation? They can be our future leaders. They can participate in creating a more inclusive, connected Los Angeles that does not discard people because of what they have suffered & includes them in decisions that will change our culture and city.", + "Summary": "Creative Acts County of Los Angeles https://www.creativeacts.us https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/art-attacks LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Social and emotional support Creative Acts\u2019 Art Attacks program teaches incarcerated young people the value of their voice and the importance of participating in civic engagement through voting, and connecting with and finding leadership roles in organizations that are affecting change in their communities. We use community drawn art, spoken word poetry and other artistic endeavors to engage and inspire incarcerated youth to change their narratives about who they are and the impact they have. Our pilot program showed an 86% rise in voting for participants and facilitated deep connections between our incarcerated youth and the organization March for Our Lives. Our Education system is not built to support children dealing with extreme violence & trauma so we lock them up. But given creative ways to learn these young people start to realize their power and importance. Over 95% of them will return to become our neighbors. We ask what kind of neighbors do we want? Hardened traumatized young people who only know how to act from anger or young people coming back who are on the road to healing & able to make valuable change in their communities by civic participation? They can be our future leaders. They can participate in creating a more inclusive, connected Los Angeles that does not discard people because of what they have suffered & includes them in decisions that will change our culture and city.", "Impact Metrics": "Social and emotional support", "Evidence of Success": "The immediate goals of Art Attacks are to increase voter turnout among incarcerated and formerly incarcerated young people, connect systems impacted people to organizations whose work directly affects their communities and help them gain leadership roles in these organizations, connect systems impacted youth with alumni of the program to facilitate dialogue in these communities, and amplify the voices of these too-long ignored populations. Through the LA County Probation department we were able to track voting records of our students in our pilot program and will strive to continue to do so. We also hope to work with Probation to employ a mental health expert who can compile an impact report of the program. And finally, we always create in and out surveys for our students. Because our students are minors, their records are expunged upon release and we are unable to track them through Probation long-term. However, we have a strong alumni community that we intend to build upon moving forward and together with the partnership with March For Our Lives, we have the best chance of being able to continue our relationship with our alumni and develop teaching artists from the pool of young activists and systems-impacted youth for a long-term impact.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -59626,7 +59626,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CONNECT | LEARN", "People Impacted": "1100.0", - "Summary": "Southern California College Access Network East LA https://www.socalcan.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/project-soar-breaking-the-cycle-of-poverty-through-education Winner 2020 College graduates Project SOAR turns the college and career dreams of students living in public housing into reality. This grant will place three counselors on five public housing sites in East and South Los Angeles to provide one-on-one college advising to 1100 students and families. Because college graduates earn $1 million more than high school graduates over the course of a lifetime, this is the equivalent of an $1.1 billion social return on investment! Over the last three years, Project SOAR Los Angeles has become a nationally recognized model for supporting the college and career aspirations of residents in public housing. The program currently operates on five public housing sites, but there is demand to expand SOAR to all fourteen HACLA developments. By doing so, we have the potential to serve 10,000 residents down the road. Our work has also piqued the interest of state policymakers. Of course, our primary focus is LA and ensuring the most vulnerable Angelenos the right to a postsecondary education and pathway out of poverty.", + "Summary": "Southern California College Access Network East LA https://www.socalcan.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/project-soar-breaking-the-cycle-of-poverty-through-education LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 College graduates Project SOAR turns the college and career dreams of students living in public housing into reality. This grant will place three counselors on five public housing sites in East and South Los Angeles to provide one-on-one college advising to 1100 students and families. Because college graduates earn $1 million more than high school graduates over the course of a lifetime, this is the equivalent of an $1.1 billion social return on investment! Over the last three years, Project SOAR Los Angeles has become a nationally recognized model for supporting the college and career aspirations of residents in public housing. The program currently operates on five public housing sites, but there is demand to expand SOAR to all fourteen HACLA developments. By doing so, we have the potential to serve 10,000 residents down the road. Our work has also piqued the interest of state policymakers. Of course, our primary focus is LA and ensuring the most vulnerable Angelenos the right to a postsecondary education and pathway out of poverty.", "Impact Metrics": "College graduates", "Evidence of Success": "Project SOAR seeks to eliminate any barrier that stands between a resident\u2019s desire to attend college and the advising needed to make that happen. We prioritize 7th-12 graders, college students and opportunity youth under 25, but our door is open to anyone that would like to pursue postsecondary education. We\u2019ve found that Project SOAR is especially helpful to the students who would otherwise fall through the cracks.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -59794,7 +59794,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CREATE | LEARN", "People Impacted": "100.0", - "Summary": "Las Fotos Project East LA https://lasfotosproject.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/a-girl-powered-foto-studio-by-las-fotos-project Winner 2020 Employment in the creative industries Las Fotos Project is opening a youth-centered photography studio in the heart of Boyle Heights where teen girls can build up their professional skills and earn an income by providing culturally relevant services for the community. During the school day, the studio will be made available as an affordable option for local artists/creatives, and after-school and on weekends the studio will be used by our students to conduct photoshoots and e-commerce photography services for women/POC-owned small businesses. Las Fotos Project supports the agency of teenage girls from communities of color by creating an environment that both values and validates their lived experiences. They are mentored by and create images of people who look like them, living lives that may be similar to their own lived experiences. We've seen how this environment empowers girls to self-advocate and explore their own cultural, community and professional identities further. Our new studio will allow us to continue this work on a much greater level by creating a venue where girls from the community can launch into their creative careers by providing their families, neighbors and local small businesses with the relevant photography resources they need to rebound and flourish.", + "Summary": "Las Fotos Project East LA https://lasfotosproject.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/a-girl-powered-foto-studio-by-las-fotos-project LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Employment in the creative industries Las Fotos Project is opening a youth-centered photography studio in the heart of Boyle Heights where teen girls can build up their professional skills and earn an income by providing culturally relevant services for the community. During the school day, the studio will be made available as an affordable option for local artists/creatives, and after-school and on weekends the studio will be used by our students to conduct photoshoots and e-commerce photography services for women/POC-owned small businesses. Las Fotos Project supports the agency of teenage girls from communities of color by creating an environment that both values and validates their lived experiences. They are mentored by and create images of people who look like them, living lives that may be similar to their own lived experiences. We've seen how this environment empowers girls to self-advocate and explore their own cultural, community and professional identities further. Our new studio will allow us to continue this work on a much greater level by creating a venue where girls from the community can launch into their creative careers by providing their families, neighbors and local small businesses with the relevant photography resources they need to rebound and flourish.", "Impact Metrics": "Employment in the creative industries", "Evidence of Success": "Through the youth-led photography studio, Las Fotos Project is applying its community-centered engagement approach to build a mutually-beneficial and sustainable site for youth, artists and small businesses to support one another and recover from the economic fallout caused by COVID19. We envision the Las Fotos Project\u2019s youth-centered photography studio as both an incubator and accelerator, ensuring that more teenage girls have the skills and support to pursue lucrative creative careers while also providing local creatives and small business owners with accessible and culturally-responsive photography services. LFP defines success as working to reduce income inequality by removing barriers for emerging artists to access professional networks and launch entrepreneurial business models for the creative economy. We will identify women-owned businesses seeking to build their online presence to provide affordable e-commerce and marketing photography services, creating an economic support loop between women and girls. We are also currently developing service pricing models that will be accessible and affordable to the local community. The outcomes of our activities will be measured through pre/post-program assessments for students, pre/post-surveys for venue renters, and client satisfaction surveys. Our regular Youth Advisory Council meetings and LFP member meetings will also create an avenue for direct feedback on the effectiveness and accessibility of our business model.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -59938,7 +59938,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "LEARN | PLAY", "People Impacted": "5000.0", - "Summary": "Los Angeles Audubon Society Central LA https://www.laaudubon.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/los-angeles-audubon-urban-nature-network Winner 2020 Enrollment in afterschool programs Urban Nature Network will grow the next generation of environmental stewards by providing a pathway for higher learning opportunities, internships, and career development. A single student has access to a support structure that could serve them from third grade on through their first few years as a recent college graduate, providing them with opportunities to gain valuable experience in E-STEAM fields and hands-on experience in environmental research, habitat restoration, conservation and community action. Los Angeles Audubon believes that engaging under-represented urban communities are a key component to achieving long-term conservation success. Creating a workforce in the fields of natural resource management, environmental science, urban planning, and environmental education that reflects a true diversity of communities will be key to keeping these fields relevant, innovative, and effective. Students participate in public land management meetings (Baldwin Hills Conservancy), assist CA Parks with volunteer training, and alumni and young staff members attend nature advocacy day in Sacramento.", + "Summary": "Los Angeles Audubon Society Central LA https://www.laaudubon.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/los-angeles-audubon-urban-nature-network LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Enrollment in afterschool programs Urban Nature Network will grow the next generation of environmental stewards by providing a pathway for higher learning opportunities, internships, and career development. A single student has access to a support structure that could serve them from third grade on through their first few years as a recent college graduate, providing them with opportunities to gain valuable experience in E-STEAM fields and hands-on experience in environmental research, habitat restoration, conservation and community action. Los Angeles Audubon believes that engaging under-represented urban communities are a key component to achieving long-term conservation success. Creating a workforce in the fields of natural resource management, environmental science, urban planning, and environmental education that reflects a true diversity of communities will be key to keeping these fields relevant, innovative, and effective. Students participate in public land management meetings (Baldwin Hills Conservancy), assist CA Parks with volunteer training, and alumni and young staff members attend nature advocacy day in Sacramento.", "Impact Metrics": "Enrollment in afterschool programs", "Evidence of Success": "The Nature Network program will:", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -60129,7 +60129,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CONNECT | LEARN", "People Impacted": "1140.0", - "Summary": "Pediatric Therapy Network South Bay https://www.pediatrictherapynetwork.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/best-we-can-be-early-education-program Winner 2020 Early education enrollment PTN\u2019s Best We Can Be Early Education Programs promote school readiness and enhance functional abilities among children with and at-risk for developmental delays and disabilities. This grant will help to expand and enhance evidence-based educational and therapeutic interventions designed to help young children overcome individual delays in preparation for preschool and community-based programs, and provide parents with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to help their children reach their fullest potential. PTN\u2019s early education programs help mitigate challenges children face, resulting in long-term cost savings for the broader community. In addition, these programs are augmented with Parent Support and Integration activities that directly advance LA2050\u2019s CONNECT metrics. They provide families with opportunities to interact and connect with one another at regular support groups, respite events, and educational workshops. They also provide community-based social activities held at local parks, museums, and children\u2019s activity centers. These initiatives are key to PTN\u2019s family-centered, holistic approach and extend our impact far beyond the walls of the clinic\u2014truly helping children, families and communities reach their fullest potential.", + "Summary": "Pediatric Therapy Network South Bay https://www.pediatrictherapynetwork.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/best-we-can-be-early-education-program LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Early education enrollment PTN\u2019s Best We Can Be Early Education Programs promote school readiness and enhance functional abilities among children with and at-risk for developmental delays and disabilities. This grant will help to expand and enhance evidence-based educational and therapeutic interventions designed to help young children overcome individual delays in preparation for preschool and community-based programs, and provide parents with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to help their children reach their fullest potential. PTN\u2019s early education programs help mitigate challenges children face, resulting in long-term cost savings for the broader community. In addition, these programs are augmented with Parent Support and Integration activities that directly advance LA2050\u2019s CONNECT metrics. They provide families with opportunities to interact and connect with one another at regular support groups, respite events, and educational workshops. They also provide community-based social activities held at local parks, museums, and children\u2019s activity centers. These initiatives are key to PTN\u2019s family-centered, holistic approach and extend our impact far beyond the walls of the clinic\u2014truly helping children, families and communities reach their fullest potential.", "Impact Metrics": "Early education enrollment", "Evidence of Success": "PTN\u2019s vision of success for this project is twofold: expand access and increase enrollment in early education programs for young children with and at-risk for developmental delays; and provide parents/caregivers with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to help their children reach their fullest potential.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -60441,7 +60441,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CREATE | LIVE", "People Impacted": "1900.0", - "Summary": "Jenesse Center, Inc. South LA https://jenesse.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/domestic-violence-intervention-and-prevention-program Winner 2020 Housing affordability The continuum of life saving culturally sensitive programs and services that include a 24-Hour Hotline; 45-day Emergency Shelter and 24-month Transitional Housing; Fully Staffed Legal Service Center; Children/Youth Programs and Services; Trauma Informed Care; Mental Health Services; Employment Services/ Education and Training Programs; and Medical, Housing, and Public Benefits Advocacy. All services are confidential, provided in English and Spanish, and free of charge. Jenesse provides services 24 hours per day 365 days per year. Jenesse\u2019s life-saving services help 1900 domestic violence (DV) victims to overcome barriers, access services, and establish lives that are free from physical, mental, emotional, economic subjugation, and violence. In addition to the victims who will receive direct services, Jenesse will train and make presentations to over 400 individuals, including law enforcement, teachers, faith-based organizations, and other experts in the field to help address the unique needs of DV survivors.", + "Summary": "Jenesse Center, Inc. South LA https://jenesse.org/ https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/domestic-violence-intervention-and-prevention-program LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Housing affordability The continuum of life saving culturally sensitive programs and services that include a 24-Hour Hotline; 45-day Emergency Shelter and 24-month Transitional Housing; Fully Staffed Legal Service Center; Children/Youth Programs and Services; Trauma Informed Care; Mental Health Services; Employment Services/ Education and Training Programs; and Medical, Housing, and Public Benefits Advocacy. All services are confidential, provided in English and Spanish, and free of charge. Jenesse provides services 24 hours per day 365 days per year. Jenesse\u2019s life-saving services help 1900 domestic violence (DV) victims to overcome barriers, access services, and establish lives that are free from physical, mental, emotional, economic subjugation, and violence. In addition to the victims who will receive direct services, Jenesse will train and make presentations to over 400 individuals, including law enforcement, teachers, faith-based organizations, and other experts in the field to help address the unique needs of DV survivors.", "Impact Metrics": "Housing affordability", "Evidence of Success": "The goals of the proposed activities are to: 1) empower victims; 2) address the mental, physical and emotional ramifications of trauma; 3) help victims access the education, training, and skills needed to achieve self-sufficiency for the long term; 4) provide legal assistance to ensure safety and stability; and 5) provide permanent housing assistance to be able to find affordable housing and maintain it for themselves and their families.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -60489,7 +60489,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "LIVE", "People Impacted": "350.0", - "Summary": "Clinica Msr. Oscar A. Romero Central LA https://www.clinicaromero.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/telehealth-for-medically-underserved-la-neighborhoods Winner 2020 Healthcare access Clinica Romero is requesting urgent support at this unprecedented time to continue offering primary care services for underserved groups including low-income immigrant families and homeless individuals. As a community health provider, our clinics are on the front lines of the health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and are playing a key role in both prevention and diagnosis of the virus. Our goal is to provide care to our local community regardless of a patient's ability to pay. Clinica Romero is committed to improving access to high quality care for underserved patients in order to address community health issues with an equity lens. Through this goal, we aim to expand access to care and provide innovative programming in order to meet community need/demand, and improve patient care and health outcome measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. By ensuring that the most underserved receive the care that they need during this time, we aim to maintain and strengthen community and family resilience in Los Angeles. Through education, we will continue to organize underserved populations to self-advocate for much needed health care services well beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.", + "Summary": "Clinica Msr. Oscar A. Romero Central LA https://www.clinicaromero.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/telehealth-for-medically-underserved-la-neighborhoods LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Healthcare access Clinica Romero is requesting urgent support at this unprecedented time to continue offering primary care services for underserved groups including low-income immigrant families and homeless individuals. As a community health provider, our clinics are on the front lines of the health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and are playing a key role in both prevention and diagnosis of the virus. Our goal is to provide care to our local community regardless of a patient's ability to pay. Clinica Romero is committed to improving access to high quality care for underserved patients in order to address community health issues with an equity lens. Through this goal, we aim to expand access to care and provide innovative programming in order to meet community need/demand, and improve patient care and health outcome measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. By ensuring that the most underserved receive the care that they need during this time, we aim to maintain and strengthen community and family resilience in Los Angeles. Through education, we will continue to organize underserved populations to self-advocate for much needed health care services well beyond the Covid-19 pandemic.", "Impact Metrics": "Healthcare access", "Evidence of Success": "If funded, Clinica Romero will utilize its Electronic Health Record system to track services for the duration of the grant, as well as health outcomes. Health outcome data includes diagnostic codes which allow us to track patient wellbeing related to their diagnosis. For example, we will be able to track the number of patients served, diagnoses categories for served patients, COVID-19 positive cases, and health outcomes for COVID-19 patients (type of follow up care needed and recovery). We will also track the number of patients who are able to receive telehealth services, medication delivery, and homeless individuals who received a shower/sanitation supplies.", "Stage of Innovation": "New or Pilot Projects", @@ -61065,7 +61065,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CONNECT | LIVE", "People Impacted": "150.0", - "Summary": "Crop Swap LA Central LA https://www.cropswapla.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/create-a-residential-garden-district-in-los-angeles Winner 2020 Access to healthy food We will select 15 homes on a residential street to install professional gardens and rainwater harvesting systems on their front yards, back yards, and available rooftops. We will train and hire a green team of gardeners to become a fleet of hyper-localized specialists, rotated between gardening trades, and paired in groups to learn from each other. For their participation, residents would receive a crop share as a part of the arrangement. This will serve as a model for creating jobs, food and a resilient society. The impact begins with the 4 full time green employed gardeners and their families, and extends to the 7 residential families in low income neighborhoods who will receive them. Assuming two apartment buildings participate, and 5 single family residents, this could amount to 65+ people. Indirectly, whoever purchases nutrient-grown food will be eating the healthiest food in the city. This will be available at farmers markets, mobile food trucks, and direct to home. It's also known that front yard gardens that use rainwater catchment and onsite composting can significantly improve air quality. A study in Santa Barbara suggests CA could reach 8% of its greenhouse gas reduction goals by installing front yard gardens, helping neighbors nearby.", + "Summary": "Crop Swap LA Central LA https://www.cropswapla.com https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/create-a-residential-garden-district-in-los-angeles LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Access to healthy food We will select 15 homes on a residential street to install professional gardens and rainwater harvesting systems on their front yards, back yards, and available rooftops. We will train and hire a green team of gardeners to become a fleet of hyper-localized specialists, rotated between gardening trades, and paired in groups to learn from each other. For their participation, residents would receive a crop share as a part of the arrangement. This will serve as a model for creating jobs, food and a resilient society. The impact begins with the 4 full time green employed gardeners and their families, and extends to the 7 residential families in low income neighborhoods who will receive them. Assuming two apartment buildings participate, and 5 single family residents, this could amount to 65+ people. Indirectly, whoever purchases nutrient-grown food will be eating the healthiest food in the city. This will be available at farmers markets, mobile food trucks, and direct to home. It's also known that front yard gardens that use rainwater catchment and onsite composting can significantly improve air quality. A study in Santa Barbara suggests CA could reach 8% of its greenhouse gas reduction goals by installing front yard gardens, helping neighbors nearby.", "Impact Metrics": "Access to healthy food", "Evidence of Success": "We will install front yard gardens, rain water harvesting systems, and composting for 7 low-income ($35k/y) residential families along a single street. Each garden will be professionally designed and managed by urban farmers for high-productivity and efficiency.", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work", @@ -61401,7 +61401,7 @@ "Year": 2020, "Goal": "CREATE | LEARN", "People Impacted": "1000.0", - "Summary": "Grid110 South LA https://www.grid110.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/grid110-south-la Winner 2020 Minority- and women-owned businesses Grid110 provides free accelerator programs (no cost/no equity taken) to early stage founders in Los Angeles, connecting them to a growing community of fellow entrepreneurs, expert mentorship, and critical resources. We\u2019re expanding programs into South Los Angeles, which is primarily Black & Latinx. Given the mere fraction of funding/loans allocated to women and people of color particularly, it\u2019s imperative that support be prioritized to historically marginalized communities in an effort to level the playing field for economic mobility. Our core programs aim to support 30-40 companies over the course of the year, plus 1000 additional entrepreneurs through educational events, office hours, and other community building activities. The South LA region has very limited resources for tech/tech enabled businesses, which we believe have the ability to be economic equalizers. By providing mentorship, community, support, access to funding and other key resources, we believe we can empower entrepreneurs to create sustainable businesses, new jobs and generational wealth. The success of these companies will create bring capital infusion into the area. We anticipate that for each entrepreneur directly served, we will be able to impact 3.5 additional people (staff, family, community).", + "Summary": "Grid110 South LA https://www.grid110.org https://la2050.org/ideas/2020/grid110-south-la LA 2050 Grant Winner Winner 2020 Minority- and women-owned businesses Grid110 provides free accelerator programs (no cost/no equity taken) to early stage founders in Los Angeles, connecting them to a growing community of fellow entrepreneurs, expert mentorship, and critical resources. We\u2019re expanding programs into South Los Angeles, which is primarily Black & Latinx. Given the mere fraction of funding/loans allocated to women and people of color particularly, it\u2019s imperative that support be prioritized to historically marginalized communities in an effort to level the playing field for economic mobility. Our core programs aim to support 30-40 companies over the course of the year, plus 1000 additional entrepreneurs through educational events, office hours, and other community building activities. The South LA region has very limited resources for tech/tech enabled businesses, which we believe have the ability to be economic equalizers. By providing mentorship, community, support, access to funding and other key resources, we believe we can empower entrepreneurs to create sustainable businesses, new jobs and generational wealth. The success of these companies will create bring capital infusion into the area. We anticipate that for each entrepreneur directly served, we will be able to impact 3.5 additional people (staff, family, community).", "Impact Metrics": "Minority- and women-owned businesses", "Evidence of Success": "Key metrics for success that we track would be:", "Stage of Innovation": "Expansion of Existing Work",