Purpose
- Unite long-time residents, established residents and new-comers together
- Impact economic growth
- Increase voter participation
- Create a political voice for the Fillmore community
- Educate all residents about the history of the Fillmore
- Redress the damage done to the Fillmore community through Urban Renewal
Goals
- Raise money for the mission through membership dues and fundraisers
- Increase membership
- Create Opportunities for local residents to give back
- Create an opportunity for voices to be heard individually and as a community
- Increase the number of local residents networking and partnering on business
- Increase the number of people who live and work in the Fillmore
- Increase the number of businesses in the Fillmore commercial corridor that target and serve teenagers, young people, families and older adults
- Raise money to provide forgivable loans and grants for local entrepreneurs and family-driven projects.
- Raise money to compensate general and executive members who volunteer significant time
- Raise awareness of issues caused by Urban Renewal and implement innovative developments for redress
