At our May 22, 2024 Special Meeting we approved:

  • Grant for PESA
  • Grant for She is Hope for LA

PESA Grant

The Grant for PESA was $5,000. The purpose of this grant would be to provide a summer internship opportunity for youth residing in this Neighborhood Council District. The internship would be composed of having each youth complete a strength-based assessment to determine what career best suits them. The internship would be composed of educating the youth on basic office skills that they can use for their future career. As well as workshops on Financial Literacy, Civic Engagement, and College Readiness. They would also engage in a community project that they could practice using the skills they have been taught.

Parents, Educators/Teachers & Students in Action (PESA) is a leading community-based organization that has been providing economic development opportunities to youth for over a decade. PESA provides youths with the opportunity to engage in a strength based assessment that identifies the careers their strengths are best suited for. PESA then provides educational and career assistance, and when needed mental health support, to get them on the career path they are interested in. PESA is the only Los Angeles County community-based organization addressing chronic absenteeism and as such PESA is instrumental in breaking the cycle of homelessness.

She is Hope for LA Grant

$5,000 for personal hygiene supplies, basics for moms and kids. This grant is a vital step toward our goal of obtaining an apartment building for affordable housing, supporting single mother families for up to two years. Beyond immediate support, stable housing is fundamental to our mission, fostering long-term transformation in credit and self-esteem. By securing a haven, we recognize the interconnected nature of financial stability, education, and housing in rebuilding lives. Our vision is a holistic solution addressing immediate needs and providing a pathway to sustained independence, breaking the cycle of adversity and empowering single mother families for a lasting impact.