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The Power of Place: Social Change in the Second Century of Community Philanthropy. City of Los Angeles. Los Angeles County, El Monte. El Monte. Ensuring children grow up healthier…. …and better prepared for school, college and a career. “Change happens at the speed of Trust.”.
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The Power of Place: Social Change in the Second Century of Community Philanthropy
What Have We Learned? • Change happens at the speed of trust. • Building trust takes time. • Focused, yet flexible. • Funding networked approaches rather than traditional nonprofits for programs/services. • Success for funder = Ensuring the community is in a better place than when we entered into the long-term partnership. • Success for the community = achieving their goal, TOGETHER.
Place-based initiatives in Los Angeles County
By Building Community… A community’s dream…can become a reality