Grants

Establish medical and cancer related care in San Pedro and Wilmington to improve access by building on partnerships. These partnerships will ensure that those with abnormal screening results will receive timely follow-up and treatment. Project will target low-income and medically vulnerable groups in San Pedro & Wilmington.

Conduct four asthma workshops with students and their families to increase use and understanding of asthma action plans, indoor trigger identification and mitigation, proper medication use, and the importance of regular check ins with their provider. Offer two CME/CEU trainings on national guidelines-based care for asthma for healthcare providers/healthcare workers who serve residents and students of target areas. Conduct a 2-day Asthma Educator Forum for Respiratory Therapists and other healthcare workers serving the target areas. One-on-one coaching sessions with families who attend the above-mentioned seminars to provide more in depth education and training and who are identified as those with higher need due to the severity of asthma.

Dana Middle School will support PORPOISE Robotics' STEAM Initiative. This involves recruitment and support of students enrolled in an after-school course where they will build one of PORPOISE Robotics' marine robots. On-going collaboration and program monitoring with PORPOISE Robotics instructors and volunteers.

Remove debris from Terminal Island main roadway. Engage local community, maintain biological habitat surrounding grounds

Renovate MST Center

Protect public access waterways through a year-long cleanup effort.

Project "Bridging the Gap to a Healthy Lifestyle" including child development program to sure a healthy future life. Academic, artistic and cultural awareness support

The O24u Environmental EducationProgram is designed to equip low-income youth in Wilmington and San Pedro with the tools, understanding and confidence they need to become present and future health and environmental health advocates for their communities, families and themselves. The curriculum, for ages 8-14 is comprised of six modules that cover a wide variety of topics such as air pollution, environmental changes, toxic indoor environments, and the use of alternate fuels and renewable energy.

Engage with community leaders and stakeholders, conduct a COPD risk assessment screening for workshop participants, establish a local chapter of the Better Breathers Club

Mural project at school entrance

Providing informative mobile exhibits and school wide educational assemblies. The focus will be on curriculum based education using programs that use S.T.E.A.M. to increase student achievement, engagement, proficiency and preparation for careers in their future. Organize and provide multiple opportunities for our students to learn "hands on" about marine life, eco systems, sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. Students will engage in their surrounding community. The assemblies will be integrated with all the concepts and subjects from S.T.E.A.M.

Plant trees around the campus. Marine life ocean outreach program for a students of many ages

Resilient Community Project includes the training and organization of the youth and community of San Pedro and Wilmington in the preparation, response, mitigation, and recovery for events and instances of disaster and calamity.

Mobile Food Pantry Program will provide food and assistance to vulnerable populations

Provide 150 air purifiers and hand sanitizer refills to low-income households for free. They will provide education on the proper use of the air filters. Flyers will be distributed highlighting additional healthcare services and resources. Buddhist Tzu Chi plans to partner with Providence Little Company of Mary Wellness and Activity Center, Harbor City Community Job Center, and A Needy Wilmington to ensure residents have access to a full spectrum of care.