PARENT ORGANIZING POD
The Parent Organizing Pod exists to empower parents by engaging in community organizing and leadership development so parents can learn about their rights, recognize their power, and use their voice to advocate for youth and families in Pomona so that our school district and city place children first.
Our north star is for all parent organizers to feel connected to other parents and peers who care about them and to feel powerful and confident because of their contributions to the community.
Our pod is anchored by the social action group, Padres Unidos de Pomona, which provides community oversight and accountability.
PARENT ORGANIZING INITIATIVES
Padres Unidos de Pomona: An immigrant and undocumented parent-led social action group
La Red: The Gente Free Food & Basic Needs Program
Alcanze: Parent Base Building & Direct Action
Parent Peer-to-Peer Support Program
Las Monarcas: An elder-led social action group
As a means to achieve these goals, we engage in the following activities:
Organize Padres Unidos de Pomona in their community organizing campaigns
Work on leadership development for immigrant parents
Facilitate Parent Wellness & Cultural Events
Conduct Community and School Outreach
Coordinate the Gente Free Food & Basic Needs Program