Vision 2020 Vision 2020 Planning Retreat Friday, March 22, 2013 9 am until 1:30 pm MAOF Offices Meeting

Notes Mission of Vision 2020 A social movement to address the underlying causes of poverty in the Greater East Los Angeles Community through building collaborations amongst all stakeholder groups. Proposed Vision Statement In 2020, East Los Angeles will significantly improve its social, economic and political influence resulting in greater educational opportunities, a thriving business environment and a safe and healthy community. Questions and suggestion raised in discussion: For whom Replace social and economic with socio economic? Need to develop a Values section to accompany the vision Next steps:

Martin will review and revise statement. He will present proposed vision statement to group at next meeting. Also Martin will develop a Values section which will include value statements about some or all of the following: Immigration Poverty Diversity Safety Institutional Racism Family Strengths

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Critical Areas to be Addressed 1. 2. 3. 4. Health Care Education Economic and Workforce Development Civic Engagement Vanessa Martin Linda Juan

The following participants agreed to lead the discussion in each of the four areas: 1. 2. 3. 4. Health Care Education Economic and Workforce Development Civic Engagement

Three Year Goal Development Exercise for 2016 Health Care

Education 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. Create an integrated network of care through the Eastside Health Alliance to improve access to services 2. Every school will have monthly access to wellness services and education for children and families* 3. Access to healthcare providers for undocumented families through advocacy and outreach To increase access to Early Childhood Education opportunities by 10%.* To promote and support 3rd grade level reading, writing and math. Promote retention in high school. To increase college graduation rates through supportive resources To offer support for the continuation of Adult Education

Economic and Workforce Development

Civic Engagement

1. To create strategic partnerships with businesses and educational institutions in order to promote student internships.* 2. To help small businesses to expand, remodel or re-construct. 3. To have training for current and aspiring entrepreneurs to build and grow businesses (i.e. one target population could be immigrants).

1. To increase voter registration and participation for 2016 elections by 25% 2. Promote and support immigration reform and path to legal status by providing resources including education and financial* 3. Provide town hall opportunities on civic engagement 4. Raise awareness about importance of civic engagement and provide opportunities for participation.

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Goal Prioritization for 2013-Voted b y Group 1. Provide monthly access in every school to wellness services and health education for children and families. 2. Increase access to Early Childhood Education opportunities by 10%. 3. Create strategic partnerships with businesses and educational institutions in order to promote student internships. 4. Promote and support immigration reform and path to legal status by providing resources including education and financial Goal One Team: Vanessea*, Sylvia and Juan Goal Two Team: Martin*, Lisa Goal Three Team: Linda*, Jesse, Jorge and Joaquin Goal Four Team: Juan*, Araceli and Hector *indicates Team Leader Group Structure Discussion 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Basic MOU should be developed A tiered level of financial commitment should be proposed Who has voting privileges should be determined Who will be lead fiscal agent Come to agreement on geographic boundaries - it was suggested to serve unincorporated East Los Angeles.

Next steps: Team Leaders will convene their group prior to next meeting to begin one year action plan for their goal. Each team should begin asset mapping as it relates to their goal.

Next steps: Ritchie will develop a proposal for consideration and discussion at the next meeting. Map to be brought to next meeting to look at boundaries and determine who the group should be serving. Group Expansion- Who else do we need at the Table? Groups to reach out to LAUSD Time Warner Service Providers ATT So Cal Edison Gas Company Who Responsible Araceli

Ritchie Joaquin Joaquin Joaquin

Media

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Eastside Journal La Opinion Univision

Anthony Joaquin

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Follow-up Items 1. Write LOR to First Five Commission 2. Review commission minutes 3. Research and pursue possible funding 1. 2. 3. 4. Convening a regular group of people Follow-through No funding Need for a staff position dedicated to supporting and coordinating Vision 2020.

Our Challenges

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ACTION PLAN WORKSHEET GOAL: Action Steps By When By Whom Evaluation: Who and How

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