Connecting Families with Families
A renewed community spirit has emerged in our neighborhood because of successful engagement of local residents. ConnectFamilias supported the development of La Alianza Hispania de la Pequeña Habana (Hispanic Alliance of Little Havana) as a means to encourage civic participation among the families it serves. Members of the Alianza work to improve their neighborhoods through a number of volunteer and leadership activities geared toward making the community safer and more livable. Past activities include the development of Caminatas (walking club) that encouraged residents to exercise and rate the walkability of their neighborhood. In addition, Alianza leaders serve on Community Boards, as well as partner agency Boards of Directors. Established Parent Leaders have also met with their local Commissioners at the City and County level to educate them about their work and concerns for their children and to explore how together they may best serve as a catalyst for community change in their neighborhood.
In addition to supporting the ongoing activities of the Alianza, ConnectFamilias has a number of initiatives that rely heavily on the active involvement of Parent Leaders, such Live Safe and Books Are for Me!/¡Los Libros Son Para Mi!™
In addition to supporting the ongoing activities of the Alianza, ConnectFamilias has a number of initiatives that rely heavily on the active involvement of Parent Leaders, such Live Safe and Books Are for Me!/¡Los Libros Son Para Mi!™