Murals
Who designed our mural that is located at our 411 East Lake Avenue Office?
Cohort 1
What does it mean to have palabra?
To speak your truth and come from the heart.
Why is it important to use our group norms?
It's important to use them in and outside us of meetings to represent ourselves & Empower Watsonville in a positive way.
What is community organizing? How do you do it?
Community Organizing has everything to do with power and shifting relationships of power.
What is advocacy?
Advocacy is the act of supporting in favor of a cause or policy.
What is the Mural called that Jessica Evangelista painted at Don Rafas?
Sabor
What's the focus of community organization?
Empowering a community to address issues affecting them directly.
Methods of Advocacy
Engaging in activities to sway public opinion and directly impact policy & decision makers
What do both our Empower Watsonville Leadership Groups; YRVP and TUPE stand for?
Youth Reclaiming Voice and Power; Tobacco Use Prevention and Education.
The Goal of Community Organizing
Long Term empowerment and capacity building within community to solve problems and advocate for their needs.