Centro De La Raza
Progress
No updates at this time.
Goal
Establish a Latino cultural center (Centro de la Raza) to honor the diverse cultural assets of the Yakima community.
Why Important?
This inclusive venue could serve as a destination draw for visitors and symbol of pride for residents. Not only would this facility enhance quality of life, it provides an opportunity to educate youth on Yakima’s diverse cultural history.
Tactics – Centro de la Raza
- Invite participation and launch Working Group
- Research and tour example centers
- Define scope of project (events, showcase, etc.)
- Conduct feasibility study based on defined scope of project
- Determine location options
- Investigate funding resources
- Develop business plan
- Diverse board
- Determine management and partners
- Operations
- Revenue streams
- Staffing
- Procure funds
- Engage contractors
- Construction
- Marketing
- Management of facility
Core Working Group – Centro de la Raza
Lead | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Yakima |
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Team | City of Yakima Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) Rural Community Development Resources Sally Tonkins |
Resources | Philippine community representatives Yakima Community Foundation Yakima Nation Yakima Valley Museum |