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Adelante: Plaza de la Raza
 
 
 
When it comes to spurring economic development and improving the lives of the Omaha residents, the Latino Economic Development Council is taking an active role in creating the conditions for growth, innovation, and progress by leading community engagement and outreach to improve Plaza de la Raza. Together we will lay the foundation for a brighter future PARA TODOS – a place where prosperity is more broadly shared. Most of the Latino community is concentrated in three main zip-codes, commonly known as South Omaha. These areas contain 86% of all Latinos in Southeast Omaha—the area of the city bordered by Dodge St. to the North, 72nd St to the West, the Missouri River to the East, and Sarpy County to the South. Southeast Omaha has the largest proportion of Latinos in Omaha with close to 57% of all Latinos in the city. Located in the core of South Omaha at 24th and N Streets, Plaza de la Raza is a premier community-focused and culturally significant outdoor gathering space with significant potential for improvement. Though currently lacking defined programming and site amenities, it serves as a prominent location for Omaha’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, drawing thousands of people from near and far to South Omaha. This site has the potential to become a catalyst for economic growth by transforming into an accessible neighborhood park and destination for the 5,000 residents living within a 15-minute walk of the Plaza and visitors supporting this thriving business district. This VISTA assignment is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 Green VISTA Corps Program which seeks to help historically underserved communities support environmental stewardship and anti-poverty efforts. The program is focused on creating new partnerships with local organizations in the Region 7 geographic area to support capacity-building projects that will support poverty alleviation and advance efforts to protect human health and the environment.
 
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Member Duties : The audience for this project is the surrounding community, which has the highest foot traffic pattern in the city. This unique space where families can gather has been a long time coming, and will be met with enthusiasm. The VISTA member will develop communications (newsletters, emails, phone calls, meetings) to build relationships between LEDC and the community; coordinate and schedule community engagement opportunities for children and families to learn and engage with others via work; conduct outreach to families, adults, kids, and seniors regarding plans for Plaza de la Raza, project partners, funding, and project scope; develop social media marketing to promote the project and its future impact on the community; write grants to secure future programming and long-term sustainability for both LEDC and its community projects; and implement communication methods about the scope of the project and partnerships between LEDC, University of Nebraska Omaha, and other partners.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Public Safety ,  Hunger ,  Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Neighborhood Revitalization ,  Environment ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Homelessness ,  Education ,  Housing . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Non-Profit Management . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Adelante: Plaza de la Raza
Program Start/End Date
02/10/2025  -   02/09/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations NEBRASKA  
Languages
Spanish
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/23/2024  To  01/17/2025 
Contact Itzel Lopez
4018 L St
Omaha   NE   68107
402-591-1042
info@latinoedc.org
latinoedc.org
Listing ID 125316

       

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