Civic Engagement and Advocacy

Civic Engagement is geared towards Santa Ana residents who are interested in increasing their knowledge about policies that impact their community. With the newly gained knowledge, we hope that residents invest their power to organize and create positive change for their community. This program focuses allows for residents to learn what qualities make is needed to create change. The trainings will be focused on team building and instilling leadership qualities to the community members that we serve. The programs aim to strengthen the residents’ ability to become the next generation of leaders to create policy and systems change.  Throughout the program, residents will be equipped with the skills needed to network with existing community organization, meet with legislative officials, and be a part of community forums. Within the program, there are Community Leadership Advocacy Trainings that will emphasize on awareness, team building, and creating a vision. The training is offered to both adult residents and youth residents to grow and develop as local community leaders.