Community-Led Solutions: How Local Organizing Committees Drive Change for Housing and Health Equity in California’s Central Valley
In this research brief, we describe how the HOPe Lab (UC Merced), Faith in the Valley (Fresno), and Cultiva Central Valley (Merced) are collaborating to address housing-related disparities within California's culturally diverse Central Valley. Focused on the transformative role of Local Organiz...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Participatory Research Methods |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.35844/001c.120257 |
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| Summary: | In this research brief, we describe how the HOPe Lab (UC Merced), Faith in the Valley (Fresno), and Cultiva Central Valley (Merced) are collaborating to address housing-related disparities within California's culturally diverse Central Valley. Focused on the transformative role of Local Organizing Committees (LOCs), our research employs an anti-racist research praxis to actively engage residents, enhance leadership capacity, and foster communication between residents and elected officials. Drawing on several theory-of-change statements and the practical insights gained from "field experts" carrying out ongoing initiatives, this report explores the positive impact of LOCs on meaningful community involvement, empowerment, engagement, accountability, and policy changes. |
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| ISSN: | 2688-0261 |