Community Initiatives

This initiative seeks to disrupt school to prison pipelines and promote the exploration of public safety alternatives to policing.

This initiative supports the community with trainings, workshops, and constant updates on protections for our community members while also sharing resources for our socioeconomically disadvantaged families. Members on this team are continuously learning about best practices to support our community members and actively listen to community needs to shape programming.

LIBRE aims to educate our immigrant community about the different safety net services available, link them to specific agencies in their communities that can assist them with the enrollment process, and provide accurate information concerning their immigration options.

The OYE Latinx Youth Conference Conference brings youth and their families to explore questions of identity and purpose and to build community through a fun and interactive day of hands-on workshops, inspirational speakers, and community resource sharing.

Redwood City Together leads a canvassing effort with community promoters and CBO partners to share valuable community resources.

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a nationwide initiative that encourages and enables students to walk and bicycle to school by implementing projects and activities that improve the health, well-being, and safety of children. Safe Routes to School is the catalyst for teaching children traffic safety skills and encouraging them to take an active mode of transportation to school. The Safe Routes to School program is supported through a partnership between The San Mateo County Office of Education, Redwood City Parks and Recreation, Redwood City School District, and Redwood City Together