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By Izzy, Nicole, Cindy & EmmaThe Avenues Exchange
Outline
I. Demographic Information
II. Employment Information
III. Project Proposal
IV. Supporting Evidence
Demographics of Neighborhood
• Great diversity amongst race groups and age groups (majority are Latinos, Hispanics, and Asians and younger age brackets)
• First generation residents, 47% speak English “less than very well”
• Double the poverty rate than rest of Sacramento County for people under 18 and between 18 to 64
• Below 70% high school graduates with the most educated age group being 25 to 34 years old
Inflow/Outflow Job Counts for 45.01 in 2002 and 2011
Inflow/Outflow Employment in 45.01 in 2002 and 2011
Demographics of Workers
Employment by Industry for Employed Residents
Proportion of Employment by Industry
Monthly Earnings by Proportion of Jobs and Area Residents
Commute Distance
Where People in Area Jobs Live
Where Employed Area Residents Work
Proposal details/ outcomes
• Physical marketplace every 2 weeks• Exchange physical form of currency• Access to more diverse clientele• Empowering ultra-poor and youth
Strengths of proposal
• Equalizing people’s labor o Ithaca Hours
• Youth Empowerment/ Education• Multiplier Effect• Community Ties
Weaknesses of proposal
• Accessibility for 46.02• Technicalities of market• Reliance on honesty policy• Combating cultural barriers
Supporting Evidence: Data Analysis
• High youth poverty rate
• More than 35% of homeowners have had homes 15-30 years
• Recession has caused steep drops in employment
• Currently many high wage jobs are given to nonresidents
• 25% of Avenues region have used SNAP in the past year
• Variety of industry employment demonstrating diverse skill base
Supporting Evidence: Site VisitsTia Mimi & Emanuel United Methodist Church
● Community-based nonprofit thrift clothing and food bank
● No access to traditional thrift stores and little access to traditional grocery stores
● Plans for community/youth center but not enough resources available
● Assists hundreds of local residents every week
Supporting Evidence: Site VisitsLocal Families and Residents
● Shared collective sense of duty to the community, especially other residents
● Many residents have simple barriers and assets, often with overlap between the two
● Available resources offered to build strength and community already in existence
Supporting Evidence: Past Programs
• Ithaca Hours
o Full Marketplace of goods and services
• Cleveland Time Hours & Davis Dollars
• Community Impacts