IT TAKES
A VILLAGE
TO RAISE
A CHILD
Monika Grasley
LifeLine CDC
Empowering Under-Resourced
Neighborhoods to Thrive
For too long we have
looked for what is
‘wrong’ in
South Merced.
Let’s focus on what is
‘strong’!
TO HAVE A
SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITY
CENTER,
WE NEED TO
ENGAGE
EVERY SECTOR
OF THE
COMMUNITY
Place Based
Local
Leadership
Strengths
Focused
Culturally
Safe
Participatory
Learning
Builds
Relationships
Community
Asset Based Community Development
(ABCD) is a process by which we focus on
the the good things in a community, by:
- Walking the neighborhood
- Learn the community story
- Discover the gifts of the community
- Learn what people care enough about
to act
- Bring people together around common
goals
- ACT
- Celebrate!
TimeLine
3-6 months meeting with stake holders, building
relationships, meeting with community members
6-9 develop with the community a sustainable program
that serves the whole community
3-6 months have the community center open for
meetings etc. and dream sessions
7-12 months work with the community to have the center
open five days a week for community activities and youth time. Depending on the outcome, we will partner with the youth organizzations for activities.
If successful – we will have a fully functioning community center with activities for all ages
“Your life story is not your life sentence.
Your current location is not your destiny.
You get to write the story of your life.”
Monika Grasley
LifeLine CDC
209-201-2905
[email protected]
Thank you!