Our programs are designed with community input and focus on economic inclusion and racial equity. We believe that everyone, no matter who they are or how much money they make, should have access to good paying jobs, safe and affordable housing, and quality healthcare and education--these are the pillars of a vibrant and healthy community.
Many immigrant and refugees who are newcomers to our cities face barriers to good paying work such as language and culture. Monument Impact’s CalWORKs program focuses on acclimating refugees and immigrants to the U.S. work culture, identifies their strengths, supports resume development, and helps place them in jobs that can support their families.
Monolingual residents are too often taken advantage of in the rental housing market. For a family with very low income, finding an apartment they can afford can subject them to major habitability issues, from bedbugs and vermin to mold and broken appliances. No family should have to live or raise their children in unhealthy conditions. Over the years, Monument Impact’s advocacy has focused on tenant protections and anti-displacement policy.
