The Council of Mexican Federations (COFEM)
A non-profit empowering immigrant communities to be integrated in the social, political and economic life of the United States; as a member of the San Gabriel Mountains Forever coalition we helped create the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
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2 Submitted Ideas
CONNECT ·2025 Grants ChallengeSELA Cares
The SELA Cares Resource Center is an innovative, community-driven hub designed to strengthen the civic fabric of Southeast Los Angeles (SELA). It aims to equip residents with the resources and knowledge needed to engage confidently and protect themselves in civic matters. COFEM, which will coordinate the SELA Cares Resource Center partners, is a trusted community organization with almost 30 years of experience building power within the Southeast Los Angeles community.
PLAY ·2015 Grants ChallengeSan Gabriel Mountains Forever: Increasing Public Access to Our Local Mountains
The San Gabriel Mountains make up 70% of LA County’s open space. We want people from park-poor communities to have access to the mountains. We will develop a transit-to-trails pilot program to identify socioeconomic gaps in access to the San Gabriels and to demonstrate how people can reach the mountains via public transit.