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Alliance for a Better Community
350 S. Bixel Street, Suite 180
Los Angeles, CA 90017
http://www.afabc.org
Contact Information
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| Name(s): |
Martha Cortes, Health Policy Coordinator
Veronica Melvin |
| Phone: |
213.250.0052 |
Fax: 213.250.0105 |
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Organization Information
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| Type of Organization: |
Community-based organization |
| Tax Status: |
501(c)(3) |
| Vision/Mission: |
Founded by a coalition of leading organizations and civic leaders, Alliance for a Better Community is a nonprofit organization operating within an ever changing dynamic that promotes equity for Latinos in education, health, economic development and civic participation throughout the Los Angeles region.
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| Health Care Focus: |
Ongoing education, improving access to health care, and providing more culturally sensitive care are needed to make Latinos and all populations healthier.
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| Focus Areas: |
Improving access to culturally appropriate health care
Student nutrition and education
Joint use facilities that allow community access to recreational facilities |
| Key Policy Initiatives: |
Local and state student nutrition policies
Healthy food options for all students
Latino Scorecard 2006 - Road to Action |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups Served: |
Latino, Immigrants |
| Income Groups Served: |
Low income, Middle income |
| Age Groups Served: |
Children, Adults |
| Other Groups Served: |
Immigrants |
| SPAs Served: |
All |
| Communities Served: |
Los Angeles County |
| Coalition Participation: |
Los Angeles Regional Network (Regional Partner) |
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