Mission

SLATE-Z is a collaboration of 55 cross-sector partners with a common mission to revitalize South Los Angeles by moving residents to economic opportunity.

What We Do

Our work focuses on five overarching goals: (1) Move 10,000 residents into living wage jobs; (2) Increase economic activity by investing in businesses, entrepreneurs, and community-oriented infrastructure; (3) Increase student attainment of certificates, degrees, and preparation for living wage careers by guaranteeing post-secondary career pathway enrollment and support; (4) Reduce violent crime through effective prevention, intervention, re-entry and community engagement; (5) Improve community infrastructure by increasing the safety, affordability, and use of public transit.