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The Community Development Strategies Initiative is designed to provide civic and elected leaders with the necessary information regarding the local and regional economy through seminars, economic literacy training, directed research and quarterly newsletters. The objective of this initiative is to provide technical assistance and research to community leaders to begin the process of addressing the challenges of persistent poverty, low wages, small business development and increasing access to capital for small and medium size businesses. The Community Development Strategies Initiative has lent direct assistance in the application process for an Empowerment Zone, can assist in the creation of a Community Development Bank, and directed research. The newsletter is published to share information and track project progress in various Latino communities working in the area of economic development.
Current Projects
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- Solar Azteca
Solar Azteca is a program designed to inform Latino communities about the benefits of Solar Energy.
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- Immigration Policy Reform
In an effort to provide fair and equal treatment to all undocumented persons, WCVI is engaging in research and advocacy to open the dialogue on U.S. Immigration policy. Survey research shows that Latinos are strongly in favor of reforming current immigration laws to naturalize larger numbers of the undocumented. In its advocacy, WCVI uses its research to educate policymakers.
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- Pre-School for All Movement
WCVI will participate in the formulation of mobilization and public policy strategies for the Preschool for All Movement and to provide its leadership in reaching out to key leaders in support of preschool for all.
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