Mission Community Initiatives is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 84-3390849
Our Mission
Our mission is to support people to reclaim dignity, self-worth, and respect by providing humanitarian relief and resources to disproportionately impacted communities.
We stand by our community's side to help them navigate organizations, build dignity, and use their voice to shape a new, more equitable society. Our programs in San Diego and its surrounding areas build leaders who transform our local community and are actively engaged in our local economy and civic life. Together, we will create a community that is for all.
Our Vision
Mission Community Initiatives envisions a thriving community united around shared values, where every guest flourishes. We provide essential human resources and advocacy to community members in need.
Our goals are:
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To provide facilities, resources, and connections for community members/participants through organized outreach events.
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To provide opportunities for volunteers to engage in educational, professional, and advocacy-based efforts.
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To sponsor, host, and participate in events and activities that publicize disproportionately impacted communities' advocacy efforts.
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To provide humanitarian relief and resources, which include but are not limited to: education, recovery support, showers, haircuts, hygiene, food, and clothing.
Meet The Team
Jordan Verdin
(he/him)
Jordan Verdin has been a photographer for the past ten (10) years, working internationally. He has worked with NGO's who provide clean water to communities in different countries in Africa, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and education and housing to human trafficking survivors in Nepal. After he obtained his degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peace Building from CSU Dominguez Hills, he decided to intersect his passion for photography and storytelling as a way to dismantle stereotypes and stigmas and humanize people's stories. For years, he has worked closely with the homeless community, building friendships that have allowed him to capture their portraits and stories. Jordan serves on the board of Mission Community Initiatives as the president.
Jordan Sanchez (she/they)
Jordan is a community supporter and educator who is passionate about environmentalism, sustainability, LGBTQIA+ community, and increasing access to resources for all. She’s worked in the community college system for the past five (5) years on a variety of projects, including the creation of an extensive training focused onn LGBTQIA+ equity. They’ve volunteered for habitat restoration projects, local animal shelters, food distributions, and mutual aid orgs. In her free time, she loves to travel (when there’s not a pandemic!) and read the original Nancy Drew books. Jordan serves on the board of Mission Community Initiatives as the treasure.
Chelsea Chavira
(she/her)
Chelsea has a background as a social justice advocate and activist for the past ten (10) years focusing on reproductive and immigration rights and providing equity within higher education. She has specialized in strategic planning that centered the voices of disproportionately impacted populations. Chelsea serves on the board of Mission Community Initiatives as the secretary and a liaison to community voices.