- Do you live on Santa Barbara's Westside?
- Do you have children in a Westside school?
- Do you work or volunteer on the Westside?
- Do you want to see a better Westside with excellent schools and vibrant neighborhoods?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please join Just Communities in the Thrive Westside Neighborhood Initiative.
Thrive Westside is a concentrated effort to ensure the success of every child and every family on the Westside. The centerpiece of Thrive Westside is a collaboration between Harding University Partnership School, McKinley Elementary School, La Cumbre Jr. High, San Marcos High School, Just Communities, numerous local foundations, local nonprofit organizations people who live, work, and go to school on Santa Barbara's Westside. This collaboration is designed to improve Westside Schools and strengthen Westside neighborhoods.
This November through December, Just Communities & Thrive Westside will engage 100-150 people who live, work, go to school, or send their children to schools, on the Westside in a "Dialogue to Action" process. Through this process, they will build a shared vision for the Westside and create concrete action plans to make their vision a reality.
At the end of the dialogue process, all participants will come together for a one-day "Action Summit." There, they will share ideas, prioritize strategies, and develop finalize their action plans. The One Nation Foundation has generously donated $10,000 to help community members fund the neighborhood improvement strategies they agree upon during the Summit.
To register on-line, click one of the following links:
Register On-Line in English
Register On-Line in Spanish
To learn more, download the attached information packet containing a flier, registration form, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) - also attached in English & Spanish. You can also access these files on-line at:
Finally, we are holding bilingual (Spanish & English) information sessions on the following dates/times:
- UCSB Gevirtz School of Education (Conference Room #4108): Wednesday, October 12th 12:15pm to 1:00pm
- La Cumbre Jr. High School: Wednesday, October 12th 6:00pm to 6:45pm (free childcare provided)
- La Cumbre Jr. High School: Thursday, October 13th 6:00pm to 6:45pm (free childcare provided)
You can also contact Daniel Elenes at delenes@justcommunitiescc.org or 805-966-2063.
