Project Hope CA

Join us at the Pomona Community Action for Peace (CAP) on the last Tuesday of every month! We are a coalition of Pomona community members, CBOs, grassroots groups, and other stakeholders united in our commitment to breaking cycles of violence and fostering healing through community-led change. www.pomonacap.org #CVI #ViolencePrevention #Coalition #Pomona #Unity

Our Executive Director Roberta E. and Administrative Assistant Kelly K. joined a roundtable discussion for women-led and women-serving nonprofits, hosted by U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres. We are excited to be part of this collaborative of change-makers! #WomensEqualityDay

Join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest board member, Dr. Michael Jimenez! As the Trauma Medical Director at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Jimenez brings a deep commitment to supporting survivors of violence. His expertise in trauma care and his passion for empowering reentry youth and young adults impacted by community violence will be invaluable to our mission. Click below to learn more about Dr. Jimenez. ⬇️

A big thank you to Jen Garcia for today’s training on ‘AI Literacy and Adoption for Nonprofits.’ Our team gained valuable insights into AI fundamentals and Chain of Thought Prompting, equipping us with new tools to better serve our community, enhance our team’s workflows, and amplify our impact. We’re excited to put these strategies into action and truly appreciate your expertise, Jen! #Reentry #DigitalLiteracy #AIAdoption #StaffDevelopment #Pomona

Incredible time connecting and collaborating at today's Pomona CAP meeting! A big thank you to Healed Women Heal and LA Care Community Resource Center Pomona for presenting their valuable services. We also made great progress planning our final two initiatives for the year: a Fentanyl Awareness Event in August and a Peace Walk for Violence Awareness in October. Pomona stands united in our efforts to break the cycles of violence and promote healing within our community. A heartfelt thank you to all our CAP members for their commitment and dedication to advancing peace in Pomona! These monthly meetings are open to the public. To learn more, visit us at https://www.pomonacap.org #Collaboration #Coalition #PomonaCAP #PomonaUnited #ViolencePrevention #Healing

Thrilled to announce our new 'Project Careers,' an original Project Hope workforce development curriculum developed in collaboration with Joél Arvizo-Zavala, PhD, MEd, CHES, is now in full swing! This five-day course is empowering system-impacted individuals, equipping them with the leadership skills and expertise needed to excel in fulfilling careers. It's inspiring to see participants engaging with the material and paving their paths towards their professional aspirations! #Reentry #WorkforceDev #ProjectCareers #Empowerment #FutureLeaders #TransformativeEducation

Ending the week on a high note with an insightful and empowering staff training led by Dr. Joél Arvizo-Zavala, PhD, MEd, CHES. Together, we discussed strategies for enhancing employment outcomes for system-impacted individuals. A huge thank you to Dr. Joél for guiding us through engaging discussions and hands-on activities that inspire and equip us to better serve our community. Our team appreciates the opportunity to continuously grow and learn from you. #Reentry #ProfessionalDevelopment #StaffTraining #ContinuousGrowth

A big thank you to Steve Kim, Madeline Rodriguez, LMFT, and Crystal Vasquez from Project Kinship for facilitating a training with our team today! They presented insights on the importance of restorative practices for reentry, effective communication techniques, and wellbeing practices for staff. It’s always a pleasure learning from our PK fam! #Reentry #Pomona #StaffDevelopment

Our Research and Program Strategist, Aida Escobar, M.S., M.A., presented at the Crossroads Student Safety Conference with her research team from the University of Southern California. They showcased early findings on a school-based tool designed to assess risk factors and evaluate changes over time. This important work enhances program effectiveness and outcomes for community-based organizations (CBO’s) in Los Angeles. Aida is essential to our mission at Project Hope, providing support in program development, data infrastructure, grant writing, and strategic planning. We are proud of her contributions to strengthening and supporting Los Angeles County CBO’s through her expertise in research and strategy. #Research #DataDriven #CVI

Our Associate Executive Director, Armando Torreblanca, had the opportunity to share insights about the future of the CVI field alongside fellow leaders at the Giffords Conference.