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The Western Wind Foundation

For more than twenty years, the Western Wind Foundation has supported hundreds of mission-driven non-profit organizations with a special focus on economic and social development, education opportunities and excellence, environmental justice, and the performing arts. The Foundation provides customized financial and operational support to organizations throughout the country, and seeks to build effective collaborations among […]

The Seed Program

Fellow: Marylou Adriatico & Joseph  Posadas Seed Lab Cohort: 2018/2019 Location: Moreno Valley, CA The Seed Program‘s mission is to establish a comprehensive support network for youth in foster care based on mentorship, community, and awareness. The goal is to support foster youth in their educational journey through high school and beyond, ensure and encourage a successful […]

Aztec Dance and Talking Circle Citlaltonac

Fellow: Gabby Armenta & Claudia Armenta  Seed Lab Cohort: 2018/2019 Location: Coachella Valley, CA Aztec Dance and Talking Circle Citlaltonac provides a safe healing space where the participants are able to find their sense of belonging, balance their daily lives, and connect with others through dancing and talking circles rooted in Aztec ceremonial traditions. 

The Supermodel Society

Fellow: Dr. Jermara Davis-Welch Seed Lab Cohort: 2018/2019 Location: Moreno Valley, CA With a focus on culturally marginalized youth—namely African American and Latinos — The Supermodel Society seeks to develop curriculum and programs that teach entrepreneurial literacy and economic principles that will lead to an increase in successful business ownership within these groups. 

FUTURE

Fellow: Orchid Daoudian Seed Lab Cohort: 2018/2019 FUTURE aims to revolutionize the marketplace in order to give value to well-trained employees, while alleviating the hiring needs of employers by transforming modern day learning and educating students through fun and high-tech animation. It is designed to provide individuals in search of a sustainable career better and affordable access […]

Alianza

Fellow: Silvia Paz Seed Lab Cohort: 2018/2019 Location: Eastern Coachella Valley, CA Alianza Coachella Valley aims to become a long-term sustainable organization that reflects and meets the needs of those living in Coachella Valley. The services it offers address issues at their root through personal coaching, leadership development, and cultural healing. Its expertise lies in being the […]

Spotlight On Hope Film Camp

Fellow: Cassie A. Nguyen Seed Lab Cohort: 2018/2019 Location: Riverside, CA Spotlight on Hope Film Camp provides free of cost film instruction classes for pediatric and young adult cancer patients and their siblings. Its goal is to serve as an escape from the emotional and physical drain cancer treatment places on them and their families and provide […]

YOBZ – Youth, Jobs, Generation Z

Fellow: Swati Singh Seed Lab Cohort: 2019/2020 Location: Riverside, CA Swati is a continuation high school mathematics teacher in Riverside, CA. Prior she worked in the hospitality food and beverage, and food manufacturing industries for 10 years. Swati has an MBA from the University of San Diego, and a BA in Economics from the University of California at […]

Raices Cultura

Fellow: Marnie L. Navarro Seed Lab Cohort: 2019/2020 Location: Coachella, CA Marnie, a multidisciplinary visual artist, educator, and curator who founded LIFEWORK Gallery in Palm Springs, joined Raices Cultura as Executive Director in February 2019. A lifelong resident of the Coachella Valley, Marnie uses her experience in psychology, event production, project management, and the visual […]