Exploring the Community through a Business and Organizational Lens

Cerina Aragones Isabella Chiang Terry Nguyen Esperanza Ochoa Garvey Su

Overview of the Community

consists of multiple neighborhoods. specific boundaries: Pico Blvd., 405 Freeway, Washington Blvd., and Fairfax Blvd. apartments houses, further and further away

Overview of the Community

many mom-n-pop shops few chain stores

Overview of the Community

park across the school a lot more kid friendly than it used to be neighborhood council banners visible

Asset + Description
General Research:

9 Health Services 11 Social Services

11 Community Services 6 Civic Engagement Services

We researched two health, two social and two community services. Each person researched key information on each: Names, addresses, phone numbers, websites and any other relevant information.

Assets Description
Kaiser Permanente- KFH West Los Angeles Medical Center Info: Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital in Los Angeles, CA, with 172 beds. It a non-for-profit operated hospital that specializes in general medical and surgical services. Hollywood Community Hospital At Brotman Medical Center Info: 420 bed, inpatient and outpatient services, general surgery, orthopedic, spine and neurosurgery, cardiology, diagnostic outpatient, rehabilitation, psychiatric, and detox; active emergency room for the West LA area

Assets Description
LA County Department of Social Services Public HELP Line (877) 481-1044 Website: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/ Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services Services include: special ed, autism, counseling, residential treatment (behavioral/emotional/etc. problems a child develops), adoption, prevention, education, and more. South Robertson Neighborhood Council & Palms Neighborhood Council hold community events e.g. family night @ Hamilton HS give members a voice on issues that affect the community

Map of Community Asset

Asset Map
How these Assets Make the Community a Better Place South Robertson Neighborhood Council (SORO NC) - chartered and funded by the City of Los Angeles to promote citizen participation in government at a grassroots level - has 25 seats that represent geographical areas (zones), organizations and businesses - meet together and operate committees to address community issues - Programs: public Town Halls, mentoring program at Shenandoah Elementary School, community awards for people and businesses that have made a difference in the community, SOROCard to support local businesses (get discounts at partcipating businesses), SoRo Festival (located near Hamilton High School), and many more!

Palms Neighborhood Council - provides a forum for Palms stakeholders to be heard, communicates throughout the Palms neighborhood, the city of Los Angeles and beyond, and works to - has regular meetings that are open to the public, all residents of Palms are welcome to attend - community resources on their website, such as notices of Exposition Line Phase 2 construction, information about businesses in Palms, Law and Safety information, etc.

Asset Map
How these Assets Make the Community a Better Place Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services - serve over 6,000 children and families annually - adoption services - accredited K-12 schools, give scholarships to students - have a fleet to transport residents and other clients - Holiday Toy Drives, Sensory-Friendly Festival for Kids with Special Needs LA County Department of Social Services - serve family and children, adults, elderly and disabled, and businesses - Health Care Program and Services for children and youth, pregnant women, families, aged/blind/disabled, adults, special health problems, immigrants - In Home Supportive services: for persons age 65 years or older, legally blind, disabled adults and children as an alternative for nursing homes - Medi-Cal Estate Recovery: pays for medical care for people with savings and incomes to allow to pay for their own care - Weve Got You Covered Guide: guide with information about free and low-cost health care services and programs for residents of LA County

Asset Map
How these Assets Make the Community a Better Place Kaiser Permanente (West Los Angeles) - more than 550 board-certified physicians and thousands of additional health care professionals - offers an internship for Alexander Hamilton High School students in the Mathematics Science Medical program (and other schools) - classes and programs for healthy living - provides grants for local area non-profit organizations, sponsors events - employees and physicians volunteer in the community - prepaid health plans to spread the cost and make it more affordable - focus on preventing illness as much as on caring for the sick Hollywood Community Hospital at Brotman Medical Center - wide range of inpatient and outpatient services as well as rehabilitation, psychiatric care and chemical dependency - offer a 24 hour emergency room staffed by board certified emergency physicians and nurse specialists - active volunteer program - free seminars and programs for seniors

Ethnographic Conversations
Interviewed Ms. Rodriguez (teacher), Paul Koretz (elected official), Milton Arze (student), Debbie Galo (school staff), Jamila Veasley (community member, employee at Kaiser Permanente), Mr. & Mrs. Sigalo (parents) Most of the community members say the community is diverse and safe. Most resources cater to a variety of groups; seniors, homeless, parents. Many of the assets are involved in the community and are dedicated to improving the community with events, volunteer work, and other programs Problems include more activities involving parents to keep students off streets; lack of health insurance for everyone, not just adults.

Focus Question How can Hamilton High School facilities assist the community aside from offering classes during the day?

Research & Scholarly Articles

A lot of cultural wealth. Individuals have limited access to it. Its possible to create a space different resources of the community can partner up to positively impact their community. For example, we found that many community members are uninsured and unaware of as Affordable Care Act. If this information is spread in a easily accessed and well known facility, like Hamilton High School, the community members can benefit greatly from this knowledge.

Action Plan
hold an event at Hamilton High School inform community members of the Affordable Care Act assist community members in navigating government created health insurance website assist community members in finding affordable health care