In the Fall of 2022, the pilot program Avenue Aerosol Art began to develop off-campus aerosol art training facility for disenfranchised Avenue youth. During the 8-week program, 10 Westside youths were taught professional aerosol painting techniques in order to be equipped for success.in local trade industries while simultaneously learning entrepreneurship and life skills for localContinue reading "AAA – Avenue Aerosol Art"

Westside Community Development Corporation is looking into collaborating with the next Love Ventura city-wide day of caring on Oct. 7. If you are interested in serving the community, check out the information below to get involved! Volunteer!! Projects will begin releasing later this summer! Love Ventura will let you know when! Sponsor!! They are currently seeking sponsorsContinue reading "Love Ventura"

In the fall of 2017, the WCDC launched its grass-roots driven project, IDEA HUB, where local residents and area stakeholders have been encouraged to become community leaders by pursuing and executing their own community-benefit “idea.” Since the IDEA HUB’s inception over a dozen ideas have been generated and pursued. A Graffiti Removal Task Force, EmergingContinue reading "Idea Hub"

In the 2021-2022 fiscal year, WCDC launched the Pura Avenida Makerspace Workforce Development Initiative which partners with STEMbassadors, Inc. to provide training for underemployed and unemployed young adults and youth of the Westside community. A particular focus is on outreach to underrepresented minority community members. Training has two primary principles. First, to prepare people forContinue reading "Makers Space Program"

Come join teams of residents who have adopted certain blocks of the Avenue to remove litter, weeds, graffiti and other debris off our Avenue Corridor and share in community pride and love.   WHERE: Meet at Two Trees Community Church at 9:00am. Wear a hat and don’t forget to bring your own water bottle.  Continue reading "Adopt a Block Workday"

Come join teams of residents who have adopted certain blocks of the Avenue to remove litter, weeds, graffiti and other debris off our Avenue Corridor and share in community prideContinue reading "Adopt a Block"

In the 2021-2022 fiscal year, WCDC launched the Pura Avenida Makerspace Workforce Development Initiative which partners with STEMbassadors, Inc. to provide training for underemployed and unemployed young adults and youthContinue reading "Makers Space Program"

Come join teams of residents who have adopted certain blocks of the Avenue to remove litter, weeds, graffiti and other debris off our Avenue Corridor and share in community prideContinue reading "Adopt a Block"

Come join teams of residents who have adopted certain blocks of the Avenue to remove litter, weeds, graffiti and other debris off our Avenue Corridor and share in community prideContinue reading "Adopt a Block"

Come join teams of residents who have adopted certain blocks of the Avenue to remove litter, weeds, graffiti and other debris off our Avenue Corridor and share in community prideContinue reading "Adopt a Block"