Comunidad en Movimiento (CEM, Community in Action)

CEM is an action group which organizes residents,women particularly, around issues that affect them and engages them in initiatives that create a lasting change. A fundamental goal is to address and break the cycle of poverty within and beyound this community. CEM impacts over 1000 residents through various safety, health and leadership development initiatives. A few of CEM's projects include:


The Women's Conference
It provides health, leadership, and personal development workshops designed to promote preventive health practices and environment.








Health Workshops
Workshops such as self defense, physical and emotional well being, nutrition and disease prevention are held all year round.








The Safe Passage Campaign
It involves over 50 community volunteers who are trained to ensure the safety of children walking to and from school.








The Dolores Mission Safety Project
It involves a partnership between local residents, law enforcement, and public officials in an effort to make the community safer.








Leadership Training
This helps residents to develop their skills and confidence to effect change in their community. Leadership skills include public speaking, meeting facilitation and media relations.








Voter Registration / Education
It encourages over 500 local residents to become civically involved in local and national politics by execising their voting power.