On Thursday, May 30, Community Partners held a special event at Alma Backyard Farms in Compton to celebrate community-based groups who received federally funded L.A. County grants to help in their work combating food insecurity in Southern California.
U.S. Bank’s Access Home has led to $1.5 million in funding to 18 community partners, the hiring of a dozen new-to-the industry Black mortgage loan officers and the launch of a trainee program for residential appraisers.
Wenonah Valentine – A Champion of Faith The L.A. Sentinel Religion section debuts “Champions of Faith,” a feature highlighting ordinary people inspired by their faith to make a difference in the community. In recognition of Women’s History Month, L.A. women will be showcased during the month of March. What is your name and what is your ministry or profession? Wenonah Valentine, founding director of iDREAM for Racial Health Equity, a project of Community Partners®. Through coaching and skill-building, I seek to guide “head and heart” professionals toward empowered action and decision-making to eliminate health disparities