PPT I created for a group project in my SOWK 534 Policy and Practice course at USC.

2. OUR MISSION
Building Healthy Communities
(BHC)
Make South LA a healthier place to live, work, and play.
Support & Empower: Make healthy choices in a
resourced environment built on equity and justice.

3. PROPOSED BHC PROGRAMS
 Health coverage to all children in the target communities.
 Skills training for children & young adults to be capable,
confident, & responsible citizens.
 Job training and placement for South LA residents.
 Support boys & young men of color graduate from high school
and get jobs.
 Educated families in healthy development for children and
families.
 Enhanced communities with parks, gardens, & access to public
transportation.

4. GOALS AND OUTCOMES
 Educate the community in the importance of healthy lifestyle
habits.
 Ensure proper medical coverage to all
 Facilitate job training and placement
 Beautify communities
 Cooperation in between all BHC groups to reach desired goals
and outcomes

5. Who will
BHC
serve?
Sections of the South Los
Angeles neighborhoods:
 South Figueroa
Corridor/Vermont-
Manchester areas

6. How will they get referred to
BHC?
Management
Support & referral to the
other work groups
 Provide training &
connections
Market services:
Local work sources
Unemployment offices
Community centers
Colleges &Universities
Fraternities/Sororities
Local High Schools
(graduating class)
Outreach
Toll-free outreach line
B2B presentations
Revamp the online
presence
More user friendly
website
More advertising
More social
media/search engine
results

7. Initially Long Term
 More committees
 Fundraising
 Budget/Finance
 Program
 Assistant Directors
 Operations
 Development
 Planning/Advertising/Marketing
 PR/Community Affairs
 Human Resources
 Online Presence
 SEO Team/Social Media
 IT/Web developer/Graphic
designer
How many staff will run the programs,
both initially and under any longer-
term plans your team has?
 Receptionist
 Admin. Assist. to the Executive
director
 2 case managers:
1. Liaison between the main BHC &
the other branches
2. Liaison with the community
 Admin. Assist. to both case
managers
 Budget Analyst/Accountant
 Intern (LCSW student in charge of
going into the community and
making connections/doing
outreach/research).

8. What will the basic
organizational
structure be for the
BHC if your team is
chosen?
Executive
Director
Administrat
ive
Assistant
Budget
Analyst
Licensed
Clinical
Social
Worker
Admin
Assistant
Case
Manager
Case
Manager
The Organizational structure will remain flat during the initial needs analysis
period. Strategically the intent is to grow as an organization as new programs
And resources are identified.

9. Do you expect to partner with agencies, the government,
etc.? If so, with whom will BHC work?
Community based alliances build collaborative relationships among public
and private community organizations to address critical community needs.
The BHC will be dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents of
all ages in the communities in which we live and work by empowering
community members to actively develop processes within their own
communities. Community Partners include:
• Faith based organizations
• Community business owners
• Chamber of Commerce
• City Counsel
• Mayor’s Office
• Community Social clubs ( Lions club, Kiwanis club, etc.)

10. What is the estimated yearly
funding for BHC?
Operational Costs
Employment costs Admin costs Marketing Operational costs
Possible Funding
LA County Funding Grants Funding Campaign Business Partners
Total estimated operational costs : $130,000
Funding for multiple streams of revenue : $ 160,000

11. Thank you for watching our
presentation!