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Watts, Jordan Downs Redevelopment Featured on ABC 7: October 2, 2011
ABC 7 has been a great partner in promoting the amazing work and community leaders in Watts. ABC 7 News was airing a 30 minute special on Watts Sunday, October 2, 2011 at 11:30am. The show presented the positive efforts in the Watts community thus demonstrating that “Watts is worth it.” Many of our initiatives at Jordan Downs were included in the program, specifically Motivated Mothers, Project Fatherhood, Digital Destinations, and Digital Connectors. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show. It is wonderful that ABC 7 recognizes the strengths and special people in Watts.
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JD Redevelopment - WATTS Housing Projects Offer affordable homes
John King II, Director of Planning and Policy of Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles was interviewed by Marc Brown from ABC 7 to talk about the redevelopment plan in Jordan Downs housing projects. More... |
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JD Redevelopment - Motivated Mothers inspires Watts moms
The Jordan Downs Housing Project's 'Families First initiative' spearheads the Motivated Mothers program
Watts is changing with the helps of a women group, Motivated Mothers, introduced by John King, Director of Planning and Policy and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles. More... |
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JD Redevelopment - Project Fatherhood inspires Watts dads
(One of the Jordan Downs Housing Project's 'Families First initiative, Project Fatherhood, helps many Watts fathers are committed to improving the lives of their families.)
A group of fathers in Watts, Project Fatherhood, are committed to making things better for their family. The Project Fatherhood of Jordan Downs is a group of fathers gather weekly to discuss on the issue of absentee fathers and to get guidance for affected parenting or to be a better father for their families. More... |
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JD Redevelopment - Watts program offer computers, produce
Program likes “Computer for Family” is helping reshape the community.
Computer for Family is a program that distributes computers donated by corporations and then provides in home training to help bridge the digital devices in Jordan Downs housing projects. For many families living in housing projects, computer is a luxury thing and they can’t afford to buy and can’t afford to go without. This program will help them to have the computer skills and the resources to be more successful in the job market. |
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Project Fatherhood
Project Fatherhood, sponsored by Children’s Institute is a grant funded initiative which seeks to build stronger relationships between fathers and their children. Join us!
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Place: Jordan Downs, Community Center, Social Hall
Check out a video of our Project Fatherhood sessions! |
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Father's Day 2011 
HACLA’s non-profit affiliate, Kids Progress Inc., in conjunction with The Department of Housing and Urban Development hosted a Father’s Day Luncheon at the Jordan Downs Gym on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from 11am-2pm which was a huge success! With over 100 fathers in attendance from Jordan Downs
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Click here to view Father's Day 2011 pictures. |
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Mother's Day 2011
Thursday May12, 2011- Over 200 residents came out to the 2nd Annual Mother's Day Celebration to hear education and health information, as well as Jordan Downs redevelopment updates. Thanks to all of the mothers who attended and all of our partners who made this event a success. If you're interested in joining Motivated Mothers please call 213.252.1207
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“9INE” Web-Show Premier
On March 2, 2011 One Economy Corporation partnered with HACLA for the web-show premier and screening of “9ine”--A new dramatic series about teen pregnancy and the nine month journey between childhood and adulthood. After the movie screening, One Economy moderated a panel discussion with cast members and community partners. Thanks to One Economy for bringing “9ine” to Jordan Downs and we are looking forward to working with them in the future. More. |
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Motivated Mothers: Rethink Your Drink
On February 24, 2011 the Motivated Mothers of Jordan Downs got together for a healthy “Rethink Your Drink” session. The moms talked about what you decide to drink may not always be the healthiest option for you and the best way to know is by reading the bottle’s label listing all the ingredients. More. |
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Project Fatherhood
Kid’s Progress, Inc. ( HACLA’s non-profit) has partnered with The Children’s Institute the program is designed to offer counseling and build support services for fathers. The goal is to increase the involvement of fathers in the rearing of their children lives.
Project Fatherhood currently has 30 participants and since the Press Conference on February, 23rd we’ve had more fathers and their families participate in the program. More. |
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Kid Progress, Inc’s. The Big Launch!
On Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 Kid's Progress, Inc. ( HACLA's non-profit organization) held their first friend-raiser at L.A. Live. JDCAC members, Block Captains, Motivated Mothers and JD Residents attended the launch. Shardonay Valentine and Evelyn Martinez read poems on the New Jordan Downs. Representatives from LA’s political, media and business community met HACLA staff to commit their support to create partnerships to improve the quality of life for residents of Jordan Downs. Special thanks to all of our guest and new friends. More. |
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Motivated Mothers Healthy Cooking Class
December 30, 2010 - Motivated Mothers are looking to start the New Year right! The recent session was about healthy cooking led by Ms. Ebone Fuller from a Network for a Healthy California in the Los Angeles Region. This initiative is supported by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. More |
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Battle of the DJ's: A Redevelopment Event for Youth
The Youth Action Squad held their first event: Battle of the DJ’s Thursday December, 16th. It was attended by over 100 residents and community members. Teens and children came to hear about the latest on the Redevelopment. Teens performed raps and poems based on the New Jordan Downs and the DJ’s had a battle on the turn tables showing their talent. More |
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Watts-Willowbrook Christmas Parade
The Jordan Downs Community Advisory Committee (JDCAC), Block Captains, Motivated Mothers and residents from Jordan Downs participated in the 45th Annual Watts-Willowbrook Christmas Parade on December 4, 2010. More |
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Motivated Mothers Financial Planning Session
The Motivated Mothers of Jordan Downs had a session on November 30th focused on financial planning. The mothers considered examples where establishing budgets and saving and checking accounts helped them during emergencies or even when wanting to do an expensive family activity. This session also helped the moms learn more about the benefits of online banking. Leading the financial presentation was Karla Greene from State Farm. More |
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Turkey Giveaway
November 19, 2010– HACLA provided 250 turkeys to Jordan Downs families. We shared Redevelopment information with the residents and raffled prizes! Many of the families also received Watts Is Worth It T-Shirts and coffee mugs! More |
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Motivated Mothers of Jordan Downs: Planning Session
On June 23, 2010 twenty-eight mothers and grandmothers of Jordan Downs gathered together at the Strive Community Center in Los Angeles, to create a foundation for the Motivated Mothers of Jordan Downs. The new Motivated Mothers of Jordan Downs created a vision for themselves as a group and tangible goals for their future. More... |
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Jordan Downs Resource Fair
The Jordan Downs community gathered on June 22, 2010 at the Community Center for the Jordan Downs Family Resource Fair. Over 50 vendors participated, bringing health, career, educational opportunities and entertainment. More... |
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