Southside Organizing Committee

CDBG Community Organizing: SOC reached out to a total of 856 doors, which is 178% of the total. SOC served a total of 687 unduplicated residents, which is 115% of the total goal. SOC supported a total of 10 resident groups. SOC coordinated/collaborated in a total of 9 clean-ups with 51 residents, which is 113% of the total goal. A total of 114 or 111% of the 103 nuisance properties closed this year-end to date.

Organizing/Advocacy: SOC collaborated with more than 200 entities to address housing and blight issues, community development, continued COVID-19 and public health issues, economic justice and equity, grassroots organizing leadership development. Latino/a/x including the Spanish Speaking community issues, racial and other justice issues, and youth employment, leadership and wrap-around programming for them and their families.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: SOC sustained its civic engagement capacity, continuing its work in the post-census, non-partisan election outreach and education, and year-round engagement. Some highlight achievements of this program include some key features that follow. A Candidates Forum for County Supervisor District 14 special election in March with a total of 1,256 viewers reached, 87 engagements, and 27 shares for a total of 1,370 engagements. A primary and general virtual election Vote-a-thon resulted in a total of 1,864 viewers reached, 29 reactions, and 5 shares for a total of 608 engagements.