A few years ago I began to volunteer doing community organizing in the neighborhood ofPico Union; a working-class, immigrant community near the Downtown Los AngelesFashion District. When I was brought in by thePico Union Projectmy work started with surveys and listening sessions. Before I did ...
including federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, food pantries, and meals provided by the city social services administration, the department of education, and private non-profit organizations. Harold, for instance, was...
Latino cultural elements in these studies included partnering with community organizations that serve Latinos (such as Catholic churches), delivery of in-person bilingual group sessions by trusted community members (such as promotoras or Latino dance instructors), and incorporating values such as family ...