Unidos South OC
PROGRAMS
Homework Club
Twice a week elementary students receive homework support from caring and qualified adults in a safe learning environment. The program is conducted in a condo located in the center of the Neighborhood of Focus.
- Children who live in overcrowded conditions lack a quiet space appropriate as a learning environment. In Homework Club, children have an environment conducive to learning.
- Approximately 85% of our students do not have an adult English speaker in their home. Homework Club provides necessary academic support lacking due to linguistic isolation.
- Registered students complete all homework weekly.
- Parents report improved behavior at home, increased motivation to learn, increased social and emotional capacities, and improved self-esteem.
Housing Stability Initiative
In 2025 we will begin a $10M capital campaign to address housing stability for current low-income residents of the Capistrano Villas neighborhood. We plan to acquire 4 units over 4 years and then repeat after refining the model. We will pursue 10% Donations Raised, 40% charitable, low (or no) yield investments and 50% debt - in that order. The first $1M donated will serve as the seed to solicit charitable investment dollars for a rotating capital fund, which will enable the initiative to qualify for bank debt to ultimately purchase our first four units.
These rentals will serve current low-income residents to prevent displacement and reduce housing cost burden. While our neighbors are currently spending 73% of total household income on rent (median), we aim to keep that figure under 50%. Unidos South OC’s other services in youth development, adult education, community building, workforce development, empowerment and advocacy will be useful wrap around services in the neighborhood to complement the housing stability achieved.
CONTACT
Unidos South OC
PO Box 1874
San Juan Capistrano, California 92693
John Chapman
Phone: 949-326-0320