We create safe spaces for BIPOC and other historically excluded communities to thrive in Humboldt County and Northern CA.
General Local Needs in Humboldt County
Inequity, Lack of Opportunity & Innovation in the Rural Context
Social & Economic Instability Due to the Pandemic & Other Issues
Rising Population of Climate Refugees from Fires, Droughts and Warm Temperatures on the West Coast
Safe Spaces, Resources and Support for Underserved Communities
Green Jobs to Move Away from Local Extractive Industries & Reduce the Impacts of Climate Change
Support with Educational and Vocational Pathways
Entrepreneurship Opportunities
Domestic Violence, Homelessness and Addiction
Environmental, Housing and Workplace Hazard Exposures Due to Local Industries, Poverty and Normalization.
Health Care Access Issues and Disparities
Additional Needs for BIPOC Communities
Transition to College Services, Support in Higher Education
Internships, Entrepreneurship and Business Development Services
Diverse BIPOC Centered Community Spaces for Arts and Culture
Educational Equity & Legal Support Services
Food, Land, Housing- Economic Security and Sovereignty
Wraparound Services, Navigation, Accessibility, Referrals (Housing, Health, Legal Etc.)
Leadership Training Opportunities
Structured and Accountable Alliances/Co-Conspiritors
HUMBOLT COUNTY DATA
“The six-year graduation rate gap between underrepresented students of color and their peers increased from 10.6 percent in 2017 to 13.7 percent in 2018 (a 29% increase).”
— Humboldt County Office of Education
“Humboldt County has
a higher percentage of ACES (adverse childhood experiences) scores than the rest of the state.
1/3 of residents have 4 or more Adverse Childhood Experiences, compared to 17% statewide.”
— ACLU Failing Grade
In the 2017–18, only 1%
of Humboldt County Native American high school graduates met eligibility requirements to attend University of California and California State University.
— Times Standard