The gentrification of the Mission District brought a "gang list" that affected young people in a 60-block radius, limiting their freedom of movement and association. Vicente Garcia used his 2007 Young People For fellowship to organize the community to stop the gang list.
The Do Something Not-for-Profit Boot Camp
Date: August 2, 2008 - 3:30pm - August 2, 2008 - 10:00pm
Location:
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Description:
The Boot Camp is a chance for all you young (25 and under) world changers to learn, think big and share your passion for social change with like-minded peers. Join us for a day of workshops, discussion sessions, and networking opportunities that will offer practical skills and knowledge to grow your projects, and strengthen the passion and dedication you already have to make change. To register and learn more information go to www.dosomething.org/bootcamp Registration deadline is JULY 24th and we only have 50 openings, so get going!