Compton Advocates Coalition Empowerment Hub

Community safety

Expand existing project, program, or initiative (expanding and continuing ongoing, successful work)

Our community roundtable forums, social engagement events, and civic participation has given us the unique opportunities to engage with community members on a more intimate level. This has allowed us to further understand the root issues affecting our community. Based on these interactions we were made aware that many residents did not understand how our local government operated, which caused frustration and apathy for many. Residents expressed concern regarding the lack of support with issues such as city infrastructure, high property taxes, homelessness, residential safety, and overall cleanliness of our city.

 We are now ready to move on to the next level. Knowing that space is a critical need for our organization, we are actively working to find a location for our operations. In this space and with adequate funding, we will launch the Compton Advocates Community Empowerment Hub, this location will create a safe space that will be open to all residents in need of connection and services. This space will also be available to partner organizations who have programs to offer the community. We want to build out our organizational structure to be able to build out programming that will benefit our community in collaboration with our partners. Our goal will be to foster collaboration, creativity and launch a myriad of programs aimed to educate and empower our residents and most of all improve our city. 

With the Empowerment Hub open and actively serving community members, we are hoping to see a Los Angeles where community members are informed, empowered and ready to become active members in their community. The Empowerment Resource Hub staff will work with community partners, local elected officials, block clubs, and community members to foster impact through social engagement and innovative strategic planning. By adopting this community collaborative approach, The Empowerment Hub will provide the foundation necessary to effectively address priority issues in our communities.

We define and measure success through a comprehensive set of metrics and data collection methods. Success will be gauged by tracking the number of visitors to the center, the establishment of new partnerships, the introduction of new programs and workshops offered, and the growth in our social media followers and email list subscribers. To collect this data, we will conduct partner and community surveys quarterly to evaluate progress and effectiveness. Additionally, we will use community sign-in sheets at the center and during community events, analyze website traffic, review social media engagement reports, and track data from Mailchimp email campaigns and donation reports. Monthly reporting will provide insights into our reach and impact, ensuring we can adjust and refine our strategies to achieve our goals effectively. This structured approach will enable us to comprehensively assess the initiative's success in addressing the identified problems and meeting community needs.