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The Weingart East Los Angeles (WELA) YMCA Youth Institute is located just east of downtown Los Angeles in the vibrant community of Boyle Heights. It aims to reshape the landscape of Boyle Heights through the Y’s three areas of focus: youth development, he
We want to improve our school community by addressing the lack of arts and music programs at our school.
With smaller classes students are able to get more one-on-one attention and support from their teacher.
One of our goals is to identify ways our schools may be improved with the LCFF funds and help develop a plan for schools throughout LAUSD.
Their journey took them through different areas of City Hall where they had an opportunity to see some of the inner workings of local government and catch a glimpse of the city that most Angelenos rarely see.
What would you include in a map of your neighborhood?
Our idea has grown more with the help of the people we interviewed.
The WELA YMCA Youth Institute members were asked to critically examine their neighborhood and explore their community. This exploration was launched by inviting students to answer questions and have an open dialogue about the familiar places in their comm
This vacant lot has been making the neighborhood look bad and we would love to change it to a community garden/park because it would encourage people to interact with each other, make new friends and it would give the neighborhood a good image.
Students investigate the opening of a dog park in El Monte and the added benefits it can provide the community.
Students look to bring a school mural back to life.
Students highlight the need to include youth in the planning and revitalization process of Valley Blvd. in El Monte.