EMPOWERTHEM COLLECTIVE

Programs

1. Conducted community-based training programs that empowered 200 individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective community leadership and civic advocacy. These trainings focused on equipping participants-many of whom represent historically underserved populations-with tools to engage in local governance, influence policy decisions, and organize grassroots efforts to address pressing social and economic challenges. Topics included leadership development, public speaking, understanding local government processes, coalition-building, and strategies for effective advocacy. As a result, participants reported increased confidence in their ability to engage in civic dialogue, take on leadership roles within their communities, and advocate for systemic change.

   $150,000 spent
   30% of program spending

2. Managed the Antelope Valley African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Backbone Initiative, serving as the regional convener and coordinator. This work included hosting community and stakeholder meetings, organizing events, and managing logistics to support collaboration among key partners. We facilitated engagement with healthcare institutions, community-based organizations, and residents to advance equity-centered strategies aimed at improving Black maternal and infant health outcomes in the region. This work we engaged 320 community members

   $50,000 spent
   10% of program spending

3. Led the Policy and Advocacy work of the Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative, serving as the backbone organization for regional coordination and systems-change efforts. Activities included convening cross-sector stakeholder meetings, facilitating strategic planning sessions, managing event logistics, and advancing policy priorities that center Black maternal health equity. We engaged with public agencies, healthcare institutions, and community advocates to promote policies and practices that address systemic disparities impacting Black birthing people and their families across the county. this also included launch the MotherBoard

   $150,000 spent
   30% of program spending

4. Community healthy, lived experience advisory council, and other capacity building trainings and fellowships in the antelope valley and Los Angeles county. inclusive of mother board administration work, research and evaluation work

   $150,000 spent
   30% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $500,000.