LIGHT provides participants with an intersectional groundwork for becoming grassroots health equity advocates and leaders. Program graduates can apply for a Neighbors to Leaders Fellowship—mini-grants with continued mentorship—to support their own community resilience projects or initiatives. The goal of the program is for participants to:
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WHEN:
Fall 2022
6:00 – 8:30 PM
Every Tuesday for 9 weeks
WHERE:
Virtual
COST:
There is no fee to participate.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
CONTACT:
Destini Smith, [email protected]
The Youth program is open to children between the ages of 6 and 13. The curriculum is full of fun and interactive learning opportunities that are flexible for different age groups. Activities are separated by age group (elementary school: ages 6-9; middle school: ages 10-13) and are designed to engage participants at their appropriate learning-level.
Youth participants will learn about:
NOTE: Participants must have a parent or guardian in the LIGHT program.
The Catalyst Miami Neighbors to Leaders Fellowship recognizes that we cannot make the change we need to see in our communities as an individual organization, or through policy alone. We recognize the many neighborhood leaders that feel called to work to improve their communities, often with no financial or technical support.
The Neighbors to Leaders Fellowship provides assistance to such leaders who have gone through our leadership programs such as HEAL and CLEAR. Through this fellowship, participants gain access to financial and other resources, one-on-one technical support, and to professional networks that advance the development of grassroots, community-based initiatives. This program allows our alumni to take the next step in implementing the training and skills gained in leadership programs to support their personal growth, strengthen our communities, and create a Miami-Dade in which we all thrive.
To apply: Email Izegbe Onyango
[email protected]
The basics:
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Some examples of fellowship projects are:
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Note: Fellowship awards are limited; selection criteria will depend on availability of funds, project feasibility, need for the project, and other factors. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.