Grantee Database

CALLE 24 LATINO CULTURAL DISTRICT

Grant Year

2022-23

Grant Program

Cultural Districts

Award Amount

$709,890.00

Project Description

With Support from the California Arts Council, Calle 24 Latino Cultural District agrees to reporting requirements (including interim and Final Reports), agrees to send a representative contingent to any CAC-convenings, and will utilize funds to support the landmarking process of the Latino Cultural District to enhance and elevate the Latino Culture in San Francisco. We will create economic recovery opportunities through art, cultural events and advocacy to help elevate and protect most vulnerable community members.

Organization Summary

Calle 24 Latino Cultural District was created because of gentrification and displacement of near 14 thousand Latinx residents in the Mission District of San Francisco. Our work is to protect and enhance our cultural assets:

Core Programs/Committees include:
Landuse Committees- Advocating for affordable housing
Quality of Life Committee- Working to maintaining a healthy street environment
Economic Vitality- Making sure the cultural district is sustainable economically
Arts and Culture Committee- Creating space for arts organizations and artist to collaborate and build support

Includes:
Business Liaison- Provides technical assistants to small mom and pop immigrant businesses in a culturally competent manner. It also includes immigrant street vendors.
Marketing Liaison- Promotes our events and small businesses to make sure they have visibility and are economically sustainable long term. Providing marketing assistance.
Events- Producers of Fiesta De Las Americas- A cultural event that recognizes and celebrates all Latin American countries. Creating jobs for artist, vendors and revenue for small businesses.

Organization

Calle 24 Latino Cultural District

Address

3250 24th St

San Francisco

94110

County

San Francisco

Region

Bay Area – San Francisco

Phone

(415) 658-7930

Congressional District

California's 12th congressional district

State Assembly District

District 17

State Senate District

District 11

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