¿Qué es Construyendo Comunidades Saludables – Sur de Kern?
Construyendo Comunidades Saludables – Sur de Kern es un esfuerzo para cambiar de manera positiva la salud de nuestras comunidades a través de una visión, metas y plan de acción compartidos. Los residentes, jóvenes, empresas y organizaciones en Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch y las áreas no incorporadas del Greenfield están trabajando en equipo para hacer que nuestras comunidades sean más saludables, y para crear un futuro mejor para nuestros hijos.
¿Quién puede solicitar Subvenciones para Construir Comunidades Saludables?
Las solicitudes pueden ser presentadas por cualquier grupo de vecinos, jóvenes o compañeros de trabajo (“socios”) de la comunidad, tales como grupos de padres, grupos de vecinos, grupos de jóvenes o grupos de estudiantes, u otros. Los grupos deben ser de las comunidades de Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, o las áreas no incorporadas de Greenfield. Se dará prioridad a los solicitantes de la Comunidad Weedpatch o Arvin.
¿Cómo se pueden usar los fondos?
Los fondos se pueden usar para cualquier proyecto que beneficiaría a las comunidades de Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch y las áreas no incorporadas de Greenfield. Los fondos sólo se pueden usar para materiales o suministros y no para pagar servicios o el tiempo necesario para terminar los proyectos. Los proyectos se deben terminar a más tardar el 31 de octubre de 2014.
Para más detalles sobre la subvención o el proceso de solicitud, o para cualquier otra pregunta, por favor comuníquese con Angélica Muñoz, Coordinadora del Eje de CCS-SK en el Centro del Recursos de la Familia de Lamont/Weedpatch, 661-845-2724, 7839 Burgundy Avenue, Lamont.
Grants to Build Healthy Communities
The Grants to Build Healthy Communities Program will provide up to $500 in materials/supplies to groups of residents or youth from South Kern to complete projects that will improve our community.
Who can apply for Grants to Build Healthy Communities?
Applications can be made by any group of residents, youth, or community partners such as parent groups, groups of neighbors, youth or student groups, or others. Groups should be from the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, or the unincorporated areas of Greenfield. Preference will be given applications from the Weedpatch and Arvin Communites.
What can funds be used for?
Funds can be used for any project that would benefit the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, and the unincorporated areas of Greenfield. Funds can only be used for materials or supplies and not to pay for services or the time it takes to complete the projects. Projects must be completed by October 31, 2014.
For more information please see the grants for blocks application cover sheet 2014 2nd request or the grants for blocks application application 2014. We expect that about 20 projects will be funded. 19 Applications have already been funded. Applications must be submitted by 2:00pm on Friday, May 23th to 7839 Burgundy Avenue, Lamont. No late applications will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Angelica Munoz at 661-845-2724 or amunoz@lesd.us.
Please share this information with anyone you know who may be interested, particularly resident and youth groups in South Kern.
LAMONT, Calif. – In spite of a surprise winter storm the night before, close to 100 South Kern residents came together on April 26 to celebrate the completion of the “Live the Challenge” campaign, where participants devoted 100 days to a healthier lifestyle. The 4th annual “Live the Challenge” celebration, which was held at Sunset School in Weedpatch, included both a 5k and a 10k race across three divisions, child, youth and adult in both races.
The campaign comes as Kern County is ranked as 58th in California’s 58 counties in incidence of heart disease, and ranked 57th in incidence of diabetes, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In Kern, 6 out of 10 residents are considered obese.
“Live the Challenge” was sponsored by Building Healthy Communities, a community initiative comprised of over 1,200 residents, youth, business and organizations to make positive change in the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, and the unincorporated areas of Southeast Bakersfield.
South Kern Sol attended the event and asked participants: “What change or changes did you make during the challenge and what change will you make for the future?”
See what they said by visiting http://www.southkernsol.org/2014/05/01/annual-live-the-challenge-campaign-ended-with-lively-5k-10k-races/
By Alfredo Camacho for South Kern Sol
Monday, April 28th, 5:30pm Lamont Weedpatch FRC, 7839 Burgundy Ave, Lamont
Tuesday, April 29th, 5:30pm Haven Drive School, 341 Haven Dr. Arvin
Wednesday, April 30th, 5:30pm Rexland Park Center, 325 E. Fairview
Building Healthy Communities South Kern is excited to announce:
Grants to Build Healthy Communities The Grants to Build Healthy Communities Program will provide up to $500 in materials/supplies to groups of residents or youth from South Kern to complete projects that will improve our community. Who can apply for Grants to Build Healthy Communities? Applications can be made by any group of residents, youth, or community partners such as parent groups, groups of neighbors, youth or student groups, or others. Groups should be from the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, or the unincorporated areas of Greenfield. What can funds be used for? Funds can be used for any project that would benefit the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, and the unincorporated areas of Greenfield. Funds can only be used for materials or supplies and not to pay for services or the time it takes to complete the projects. Projects must be completed by October 31, 2014.
We expect that about 20 projects will be funded. Applications must be submitted by 2:00pm on Monday, May 5th to 7839 Burgundy Avenue, Lamont. No late applications will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Angelica Munoz at 661-845-2724 or amunoz@lesd.us. Please share this information with anyone you know who may be interested, particularly resident and youth groups in South Kern.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 11:59PM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2014.
Since its inception in 1982, the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project (CLYLP) has offered a once in a lifetime opportunity for California’s youth in Sacramento. Every summer the CLYLP brings 120 high school students from throughout the state to participate in the Sacramento Leadership Conference (SLC), a week-long, intensive leadership program. More than 3,000 students have gone through this program and more than 90 percent of participants have attended college. Conference participants are housed on a university campus and attend powerful workshops and seminars that will enhance leadership skills, academic preparedness, self-esteem, cultural awareness, and provide an understanding of state and local government. Programming at all CLYLP programs including the SLC is based on CLYLP’s four curriculum “C’s”: Community, Culture, College and Careers.
Students have a unique opportunity to visit the state Capitol to learn firsthand about the legislative process through mock hearings and personal interaction with state legislators and legislative staff. Students are also presented with valuable information about college and professional careers. A college fair is also held with top colleges from around the country.
Participants will leave with valuable information and tools that they can begin using when they return to school in the Fall. Most importantly, students will leave with new friendships from throughout the state of California. Housing, meals, program materials and transportation to and from the conference are provided at no cost to the participants or their families.
CLYLP SACRAMENTO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
- Legislative Day at the State Capitol: Students learn about the legislative process through active participation in mock hearings and interaction with legislators and legislative staff.
- Campaign Development Workshops: Students learn skills and techniques needed to organize and run political campaigns. Students then use these skills at school for class and student body elections.
- College & Careers Day: Students attend a College Fair and meet with community college, CSU, UC, and private college recruiters. College representatives, admissions staff, and financial aid experts provide students with information on how to apply for and succeed in college. Students also get exposure to various professional careers.
For more information on dates and eligibility click here.
The Grants for Blocks Program will provide up to $500 in materials/supplies to groups of residents or youth from South Kern to complete projects that will improve our community.
What is Building Healthy Communities – South Kern?
Building Healthy Communities – South Kern is an effort to positively change the health of our communities through a shared vision, goals, and Action Plan. Residents, youth, businesses, and organizations in Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch and the unincorporated areas of Greenfield are working together to make our communities healthier, and to create a brighter future for our children.
Who can apply for Grants to Build Healthy Communities?
Applications can be made by any group of residents, youth, or community partners such as parent groups, groups of neighbors, youth or student groups, or others. Groups should be from the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, or the unincorporated areas of Greenfield.
What can funds be used for?
Funds can be used for any project that would benefit the communities of Arvin, Lamont, Weedpatch, and the unincorporated areas of Greenfield. Funds can only be used for materials or supplies and not to pay for services or the time it takes to complete the projects. Projects must be completed by October 31, 2014.
What factors will be used to decide which projects are funded?
Projects will be scored based on showing that they:
- Are addressing a significant need in the communities of South Kern;
- Meets this need by making real and lasting improvements in our communities;
- Are led by residents or youth from South Kern;
- Bring different people and groups together, especially new groups or residents;
- Use the $500 available for reasonable project expenses;
- Bring additional resources beyond the $500 grant amount, such as additional funds or volunteer time;
- Will help make our communities healthier places to live, work, and play;
- Are innovative or unique;
- Support BHC-SK priorities (Education, Environment, Health, Recreation, and Economic Development).
How do I apply for funding?
- Fill out and submit the application attached. If you need assistance completing the application staff are available to help, contact Angelica Munoz at 661-845-2724 for assistance.
- Workshops will also be held to assist you in completing the application. To find out when a workshop near you will be held, visit our website, www.healthysouthkern.org, or call 845-2724.
- Submit the application by 2:00pm on Monday, May 5th to 7839 Burgundy Avenue in Lamont. No late applications will be accepted.
- We expect that there will be about 20 projects funded. Groups will be notified by the end of May if their application will be considered for funding.
For more details about the grant or application process, or for any other questions, please contact Angelica Munoz, BHC-SK Hub Coordinator at the Lamont/Weedpatch Family Resource Center, 661-845-2724, 7839 Burgundy Avenue, Lamont.
Click her for application Grants for Blocks Application Application 2014 Grants for Blocks Application Application 2014-Spanish
All applications due Monday, May 5th by 2:00
By Alfredo Camacho / South Kern Sol
A historic change to California schools is taking place over the next few years that hopes to give parents and local school districts more control of how money is spent, in a change that Governor Brown has described as one in which ‘schools that need more, get more.’ To make sense of this change and to bring parents and community involved, a media briefing and roundtable was held on Tuesday March 18. Local school administrators and ethnic and community media met to learn about this new funding scheme and how to present it to the public.
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Residents of Arvin, Greenfield, Lamont and Weedpatch /Residentes de Arvin, Greenfield, Lamont y Weedpatch
You are invited to make one change for 100 days that will improve your health/Estas invitado hacer un cambio por 100 días que mejorara su salud.
Guidelines for Participation/Pautas de la participación:
- Choose one change that will improve your and your family’s health and make that change for 100 days./Elija un cambio que mejorara su salud y la de su familia y haga ese cambio por 100 días.
- Submit one “Live the Challenge” form per participant at your local Family Resource Center: Arvin – 207 South A St., Greenfield – 5400 Monitor St., Lamont/Weedpatch – 7839 Burgundy Ave./Entregue el formulario “Vivir el Reto” en un Centro de Recursos de la Familia: Arvin – 207 South A St., Greenfield – 5400 Monitor St., Lamont/Weedpatch – 7839 Burgundy Ave. Or online at https://www.bhckern.org/live-the-challenge/
- Invite your friends and neighbors to “Live the Challenge”./ Invite a sus amigos y vecinos a que se comprometan a hacerse a sí mismos y a sus familias más saludables.
- Begin the challenge on or after Feb 6th./
Join the 4th annual celebration on April 26th at Sunset School 8301 Sunset Blvd Bakersfield, CA. 93307 and see how your change has helped create a Healthier South Kern!
Acompáñenos en la 4ª celebración anual el 26 de abril en la Escuela Sunset 8301 Sunset Blvd. Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 y vea como su cambio ha ayudado a crear un Sur de Kern mas Saludable
Registration will be from 7:00 am-7:45 am. Kick-off at 7:30 am
Registro será de 7:00-7:45. La carrera empieza a las 7:30
