RSSC: Infrastructure Fund

Any funds received would directly support GRID's no-cost solar program for low-or-moderate income communities within the SSPZ, which also supports solar workforce training on the households receiving the free solar.

Launch Pad Foundation is a nonprofit focused on increasing access to entrepreneurial opportunity by closing gaps and removing barriers. Through scholarships, curriculum, and programming, and with a focus on Opportunity Zones, Launch Pad Foundation helps catalyze economic renewal through entrepreneurship. The Foundation leverages the work of Launch Pad MGMT LLC (Launch Pad), a national network of coworking spaces in midsize markets. With locally inspired workspaces, events, and a venture fund, Launch Pad builds strong entrepreneurial communities through partnerships.

Building career pathways for economic equity and climate resilience

STAND is a group of residents working together in our South East Stockton neighborhood centered at Airport Way and East 8th Street. Since 1991 we have worked to make our neighborhood of minority and low-income residents a safer and more desirable place to live.

We advocate and coordinate Community Policing in our area. In 1991 the crack cocaine epidemic plagued us. The crime, drugs and gangs were rampant. Together with the Police Department we started Community Policing and lowered crime 80%. We take resident’s complaints and proactively deal with their crime related problem until it is resolved. For community meeting times, go to the Community Policing section in the Our Services tab.

We created the Affordable Housing Program. While cleaning up crime, we learned that the slumlords that provide housing to addicts and dealers are an equal part of the crime problem.

There are two specific programs that would be looked at: Residents United Network (RUN) and “BELIEVE” Housing Stabilization Program. With the RUN program, residents at both Santa Fe Townhomes (VHB site), and Conway Homes (Housing Authority of San Joaquin site) are being trained on local and statewide housing advocacy issues. By joining RUN, tenants are now exposed to a resident-organizing network designed to engage affordable-home residents and those experiencing a housing need in the decisions that affect the health and stability of their lives and communities. RUN members are also trained to understand the “Theory of Change”, power mapping, story sharing, how to contact and schedule meetings with local and state officials, meeting facilitation, organizational structures, outreach, and leadership development. Which in turn, harnesses people power as a political force to influence policy and budget decisions at the state, regional, and local levels. RUN also organizes service providers, and developers to support strategies that bring more affordable homes locally and in CA.

Through the BELIEVE program, Visionary conducts a variety of classes and one-on-one counseling courses to help clients weave through the maze of affordable housing. These courses, taught in both English and Spanish include: Homebuyer Education and Counseling, Financial Capabilities/Education and Rental Counseling/Assistance. BELIEVE assess household needs to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of eviction and to stabilize those who are most at risk of losing their housing.