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DRIVE HUB Highlight: Familias en Acción

This weeks HUB Highlight Familias en Acción in the Winchell Neighborhood led by Lilia Becerril.

  1. In light of DRIVE, what is the vision for Familias en Acción in the Winchell Neighborhood? 
    • The vision of Familias en Acción is to be able to connect with the majority of the residents in the Winchell neighborhood and to build a strong network of local stakeholders (council-member office, elementary school partners, & local churches). The hope is to build resident and neighborhood capacity to achieve great changes in this community.
  1. How is being a DRIVE HUB in the Winchell neighborhood providing an opportunity to engage in your community in a deeper way?
    •  The civic infrastructure initiative has given residents the opportunity to feel part of the process that gives them a voice to share their concerns and suggestions for neighborhood improvements.
  1. How has ENP been of support to you and Familias en Acción? 
    • ENP has supported us in many ways, for example; they provide us with educational work tools for community projects and coaching support to help us grow as leaders.
  1. Up to this point, what is 1 thing that you would like to highlight & share with others? 
    • We have been meeting with families to provide resources and support on how to advocate for their neighborhood. As a new organization this has been an important part of growth. We are actively trying to connect Winchell residents with their city leaders to have a seat at the table of decision making. 
HUB Leader, Lilia Becerril.
Alexis KaluginDRIVE HUB Highlight: Familias en Acción

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