Partnership for Growth LA

Partnership for Growth LA

Housing and Community Development

Los Angeles, CA 548 followers

CDC building communal generational wellbeing by addressing food insecurity and economic development in South and West LA

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Partnership for Growth LA was co-founded in 2020 by the Boards of McCarty Memorial Christian Church and Jewish Center for Justice. Partnership for Growth LA’s mission as a Black/Jewish community development corporation partnership is to catalyze generational community wellness and cooperative development among South and West LA. PFGLA works to do so through effective and replicable systems of addressing food insecurity and economic development.

Website
www.partnershipforgrowthla.org
Industry
Housing and Community Development
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2020
Specialties
Community Development, Workforce Training, Local Economy, and Economic Development

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    📚 November is National Family Literacy Month! At PFGLA, we're excited to celebrate and encourage a love for reading through our Read Lead Freedom Schools program. This unique program empowers young minds and strengthens families by fostering literacy and leadership. Through engaging activities, culturally relevant books, and community support, we're helping students not only improve their reading skills but also build a brighter future. Let’s make this month a time to connect, read, and inspire! Join us in supporting literacy for all! 🌟 #FamilyLiteracyMonth #ReadLeadFreedomSchools #PFGLA

    • A family of three sits together on a cozy couch. A father in a maroon sweater holds a book as he reads with his young daughter. The mother sits beside them, smiling. The little girl, with curly hair tied up, listens intently. In the bottom left, the Partnership for Growth LA logo is visible, and bright orange text overlaid on the image reads, "National Family Literacy Month."
    • A young boy wearing a blue T-shirt and a backward gray cap, smiles and proudly holds up the book titled Black Boy, Black Boy. The book cover features a colorful illustration of a Black boy with an afro in a striped shirt, standing in front of historical figures and landmarks. The background shows a digital clock and part of a classroom setting.
    • A young girl with braided hair, and a gray t-shirt that reads "high school" in red letters sits in a classroom chair, focused on a book in front of her. The background shows parts of other desks and chairs, giving a casual classroom feel.
    • A young girl with blue highlights in her braided hair is deeply engrossed in a book. She wears a light tan ribbed t-shirt and sits at a desk in a classroom, with a focused expression. A few potted plants and scattered papers are visible on a table behind her.
    • A young girl wearing a pink shirt, and with white and clear beads in her braided hair is holding a pencil in her left hand. She is seated at a table in a classroom and practicing her writing.
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    🗳️ Today is Election Day! 🗳️ This is your last chance to make your voice heard. If you haven’t voted yet, here are some quick reminders to help you make it to the polls on time: ⏰ Polls close at 8:00 p.m. local time. 🚶♀️ Already in line by 8:00 p.m.? Stay in line! You have the right to vote as long as you’re in line before the cutoff. 🗂 ID is not required to vote in California, unless for special circumstances as a first-time voter. If it’s your first time, check this site for what you’re able to bring –> https://lnkd.in/gR973WEw 📍 Find your polling place and any last-minute details on your local elections website. Share this post to remind friends and family—it’s not too late! Every vote counts! #ElectionDay #YourVoteMatters

    • In large white font, text reads, "Today is Election Day." There is a purple icon of a calendar labeled "Nov 05." To the right of that, text reads "Polls close to 8:00 p.m. local time." The text "8:00 p.m." has a purple highlight behind it. The PFGLA logo is in the bottom right corner. The background of the image is almost entirely green with some faint blue specks in the background.
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    🎓 On Friday, October 25th, PFGLA held a graduation celebration for our THIRD Project Jubilee cohort! Jubilants completed a 12-week tailored program complete with life skills classes and workforce development training. 📜 Each graduate received a certificate for completing the program. Several even stayed after the event to work on their resumes. 👏 We are so proud of each and every one of our Jubilants, and wish them the best of luck in this next phase of life! #workforcetraining #careerdevelopment #projectjubilee

    • Project Jubilee Program Manager Jordan Salviati stands between PFGLA MSW Intern Sebat Yousef and a student, who is holding a certificate of completion. They are smiling, standing in front of a whiteboard with the words "Congratulations Jubilants" written on it.
    • Project Jubilee Program Manager Jordan Salviati stands next to a young man in a hoodie holding a certificate of completion, both smiling at the camera. A whiteboard with the Project Jubilee logo is visible in the background.
    • Project Jubilee Program Manager Jordan Salviati stands between PFGLA MSW Intern Sebat Yousef and a student, who is holding a certificate of completion. The group stands in front of a whiteboard that reads "Congratulations Jubilants."
    • Project Jubilee Program Manager Jordan Salviati stands next to a young woman holding a certificate of completion. Both are smiling in front of a whiteboard with a Project Jubilee logo.
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    Congratulations to PFGLA founding board member and California Assembly Member Tina McKinnor, who has been named Chair of the Select Committee on the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games! 🌟 Tina will be leading hearings next year, working closely with the LA28 team to focus on small business opportunities and job creation. This is a fantastic chance to make sure the benefits of the Olympics uplift our local communities well beyond the games! 🏅 She also recently had the honor of holding the Olympic torch—a powerful symbol of passing the Olympic spirit from generation to generation. 🔥 Stay tuned for more updates on how LA28 will create lasting opportunities for our neighborhoods! #LA28 #CommunityFirst #OlympicSpirit

    • Tina McKinnor stands smiling in front of an LA28 Olympic display shaped like a large surfboard with a design that includes the American flag and the LA28 logo. She wears a red and white Los Angeles Clippers shirt, blue jeans, and black boots. The Olympic torch is positioned on the surfboard display next to her.
    • Tina McKinnor, wearing a red and white Los Angeles Clippers shirt and black-rimmed glasses, smiles while holding the LA28 Olympic torch, a sleek, metallic gold torch symbolizing the upcoming Olympics in Los Angeles. Behind her is a banner featuring the LA28 logo with American flag motifs.
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    ✨ TEAM MEMBER FEATURE ✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Vice Mayor Cassandra C. Chase to the PFGLA team as the Executive Director of Education Initiatives! Born and raised in Lakewood, Cassandra is a dedicated leader and community advocate. Elected to the Lakewood City Council in 2022, she’s been a driving force in local initiatives, from serving as a longtime volunteer with the Lakewood Jaycees to co-founding Read Lead, which works to empower young leaders through literacy. As the founder of Chase Consulting Group, Cassandra brings years of expertise as a business strategist and social entrepreneur, focused on creating opportunities for marginalized communities. We’re excited to have her join us and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make! 💼🌱 #LeadershipInAction #PFGLA #CommunityFirst

    • A graphic introducing Cassandra Chase with a professional headshot of her on the right side. She has dark curly hair, is smiling, and wears a green top with a black blazer. The background behind her includes trees and greenery. To the left, in gray text on a light background, it says "Cassandra Chase" with the description "Brings a wealth of expertise as a business strategist, social entrepreneur, and literacy advocate." Below, in smaller text, it reads "Executive Director, Education Initiatives." The bottom right corner has a purple triangle with the Partnership for Growth LA logo.
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    ⏰ Election Day doesn’t start on November 5th, it ends on November 5th! Don’t wait until the last minute. Take advantage of early voting to avoid the rush and ensure your voice is heard. You can vote early at a nearby location or send in your vote-by-mail ballot today! Visit the California Secretary of State's website to check your registration status and track your vote-by-mail ballot. 🔗 www.sos.ca.gov/elections Share this post and encourage others—every vote counts! 🗳️💪🏽 #VoteEarly #Election2024 #MakeYourVoiceHeard

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    🌱 Join us for Saturday Volunteer Days at Epworth Farm! 🌱 Epworth Farm, one of our Freedom Farms grant recipients, is looking for volunteers to help build and plant in its new garden. This is a great way to support local food initiatives and connect with your community. 🙌 Help grow this community farm while getting your hands in the soil and making a difference! For more info, call/text Gary Bernard Williams at 323-359-0259. Or visit the link below to sign up. See you on the farm! https://lnkd.in/gX5U3Fu6 📍 Location: 1419 W 65th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047 📅 When: Every Saturday, 9am-12pm #VolunteerLA #CommunityFarming #EpworthFarm #GrowTogether

    • A flyer for Epworth Farm’s volunteer planting event. The Epworth Farm logo, featuring colorful produce, is in the top left corner. The main text reads: "Come plant with us!!" For more information or assistance, contact Gary Bernard Williams at 323-359-0259. Site details are listed: Location—1419 W 65th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90047. The event occurs every Saturday from 9am-12pm. Volunteers are needed to help build out the community farm. A QR code for sign-up is provided, and the event is sponsored by Partnership for Growth LA. A photo of a farm site under development is displayed on the right.
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    ⏳ The countdown is on! There are only 2 weeks left until Election Day! ⏳ Have you registered to vote yet? Do you know the key dates? Do you have a voting plan ready? With just two weeks remaining, it's crucial to be prepared to cast your ballot. Visit the California Secretary of State's website to check your registration status, find out important deadlines, and track when your vote-by-mail ballot will arrive. 🔗 www.sos.ca.gov/elections Share this post and help spread the word—every vote counts! 🗳️💪🏽 #Vote2024 #YourVoteMatters #GetOutTheVote #GOTV

    • A flyer encouraging voter participation with the text "Your. Voice. Is. Needed." on the right side. In the background is an image of an American flag, with a person placing a ballot into a box in the foreground. At the bottom, the flyer lists three action items: "Register to vote," "Get informed on key dates," and "Develop a voting plan," each accompanied by a green checkmark. The Partnership for Growth logo is displayed below these points.
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    🌱 Exciting News! 🌱 PFGLA is thrilled to announce a new partnership with SEED - Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development, an innovative AgTech (Agriculture Technology) startup based in South LA! SEED has developed a groundbreaking handheld soil testing sensor that provides farmers with real-time data on soil health and respiration. This game-changing tech has already helped urban farmers in South LA and Pacoima remediate soils impacted by contaminants like lead and oil. This fall, five of our Freedom Farms grant recipients will take part in SEED’s paid pilot program! Over the next six weeks, they’ll use the sensor to test their soil, receiving insights and recommendations on how to improve soil health and productivity. We’re excited to see how this collaboration will help empower urban farmers to grow healthier, more sustainable crops. 🌾🌍 Stay tuned for updates! #FreedomFarms #AgtechInnovation #UrbanFarming #SoilHealth #PFGLA #SEED

    • The background image is The Small Plot Kit, a device which helps growers — from home gardeners to urban farmers to smallholders — save water and grow more produce. The device is sitting is a small bed of dirt and green herbs. At the top of the image, gray text reads, "Five Freedom Farms grant recipients will take part in SEED’s paid pilot program." In the bottom right corner is PFGLA's logo.
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    📕Author Spotlight 🔦 Meet Charisse Sims, an award-winning parent podcaster, educator, and PBS-recognized changemaker! 📚✨ As the author of Say Their Names, a powerful children's mindfulness book, Charisse empowers families to have crucial conversations about social and racial justice. With over 20 years of experience in education, she’s a passionate advocate for youth literacy and educational equity. Charisse co-founded the Sims Library of Poetry, turning her preschool into a vibrant space where literature and creativity thrive. As the Director of Youth Literacy Programs, she connects educators and students through culturally relevant publishing initiatives that truly make a difference. A PBS Early Learning Champion, Charisse is on a mission to expand access to educational resources, creating a lasting impact on children and families everywhere. 💡📖 You can follow her on Instagram @charissesims. #author #childrensbooks #readlead #cdf #freedomschools

    • In the top left corner, on an off white background, gray text reads "Featured Author." Below that, in cursive font, text reads, "Spotlight." Below that are three blue circles in a row. Below that, gray text reads, "Charisse Sims." Below that, thinner italic text reads, "An award-winning parent podcaster, educator, and PBS-recognized changemaker." In the bottom left corner is the PFGLA logo. On the right side of the image, on a blue background, is a photo of Charisse Sims and book illustrator Lindsey Caneso.

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