Organization: REIMAGINE MACK ROAD FOUNDATION
Mission: REIMAGINE MACK ROAD IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT WILL REBUILD, RESTORE AND REVITALIZE THE MACK ROAD CORRIDOR AND VALLEY HI COMMUNITY.
Activities: SACRAMENTO SUMMER NIGHTS: Based on a similar program founded in the city of Los Angeles, Sacramento Summer Night Lights (SSNL) is a violence reduction program disguised as fun. A product of multi-sector collaboration amongst various stakeholders, SSNL runs between 10-14 weeks during the summer months at Center Parkway and Mack Road. Attendees are offered FREE food, activities, educational and resourceful workshops targeted at parents, young adults, and children. In addition, the program promotes law enforcement and community interactions to build a better understanding and relationship between the two. By creating a safe environment, the program fostered community growth and trust which resulted in a drastic reduction in violence.
COMMUNITY CENTER: MAINTAINED COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 7833 Center Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823. THIS INCLUDED MAINTENANCE OF A SOCCER FIELD AND OBSTACLE COURSE. PROGRAMS INCLUDED A BIKE AND SOCCER PROGRAM.
FARMERS MARKET: CONTRIBUTIONS PAID TO MACK ROAD PARTNERSHIP TO HOST FARMERS MARKET, WHICH PROVIDED A MID-DAY FOOD MARKET INCLUDING FREE MEALS TO CHILDREN.
NTEE category: Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Secondary category: Crime & Legal-Related