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At Watts Century Latino Organization (WCLO), our mission is to empower the community of Watts through education, advocacy, and action. Our impact extends across various domains, from housing security to cultural unity. Explore the studies, reports, and projects that highlight the myriad ways we've empowered Watts residents and influenced policy-making and inclusion by leveraging our specialized expertise.
Featured Impact Reports and Studies
Featured Impact Reports and Studies
WCLO and Haven Neighborhood Services Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
WCLO and Haven Neighborhood Services Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
The We Count LA Campaign was a significant effort to ensure an accurate census count, especially among hard-to-count communities in Los Angeles. WCLO's participation was crucial in reaching underserved populations in Watts, using culturally relevant communication strategies. This report evaluates the campaign’s strategies and impact.
Read the 2024 impact report
Read the 2023 impact report
2024 Watts Rising Collaborative Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Annual Reports
2024 Watts Rising Collaborative Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Annual Reports
WCLO’s contributions have been instrumental in the success of Watts Rising. As the community-based lead for the TCC Displacement Avoidance Plan, WCLO has provided vital support to residents through rental assistance, legal resource referrals, foreclosure prevention, and financial education. These efforts have helped over 400 individuals maintain housing stability and avoid displacement, ensuring that the benefits of community development are equitably shared among all residents.
The 2024 TCC Annual Report highlights the collective impact of Watts Rising, showcasing the progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing green spaces, and improving the overall quality of life for Watts residents. WCLO’s leadership and commitment to culturally relevant engagement have been pivotal in reaching vulnerable populations and ensuring their voices are at the forefront of this transformative work.
2024 Annual TCC Report: Read the 2024 Report (Arturo Ybarra is featured on pp. 31-32 and Displacement Avoidance Plan work on pp. 15 and 48-49)
TCC Reports (2020-2023): Explore the 2020-2023 Reports
We Count LA Campaign Evaluation Report (2020-2021)
We Count LA Campaign Evaluation Report (2020-2021)
The We Count LA Campaign was a significant effort to ensure an accurate census count, especially among hard-to-count communities in Los Angeles. WCLO's participation was crucial in reaching underserved populations in Watts, using culturally relevant communication strategies. This report evaluates the campaign’s strategies and impact.
Read the Study: We Count LA Full Report (2020-2021)
2019 Changing Lanes: A Gender-Equity Transportation Study
2019 Changing Lanes: A Gender-Equity Transportation Study
This study, conducted in collaboration with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and Kounkuey Design Initiative, examines the transportation challenges faced by women in Watts, Sun Valley, and Sawtelle. WCLO played a key role in outreach and engagement, ensuring that Watts residents, particularly women, were well-represented. This work highlights the importance of accessible transportation for community well-being.
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