Program areas at Jackson County Community Services Consortium
Base youth, program is an inspiring initiative that aims to empower and support african american, black, and diverse (aabd) students to become culturally knowledgeable, empowered, and respected members of their Community. With over 120 youth participants 5-18 years old, the program offers a range of after-school activities, including culturally specific classes in art, dance, music, sports, theater, and history, as well as participation in large Community events for martin luther king day, malcolm x, juneteenth, and kwanzaa. Also creates a network of supportive relationships through one-on-one mentoring, group and peer mentoring, Community service projects, leadership and skill-building workshops, and special events and field trips. The program also hosts the black youth leadership summit, a one-day conference in spring for grades k-12, and the black youth summer institute, an immersive, week-long, residential college prep program for aabd students in grades 8-13.
Racial equity police liaison program - the base racial equity liaison program is a powerful initiative aimed at addressing the ongoing trauma that black people have experienced due to systemic racism and police brutality. It has received commitments from the police chiefs of central point, ashland, medford, talent, phoenix, and the sheriff of Jackson County to support and collaborate with the program, recognizing the need to repair and build the relationship between the black Community and local law enforcement. One of the critical elements of the program is the development of training for the law enforcement Community, including anti-racism, implicit bias, and cultural sensitivity training. The liaison program plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, regularity, and progress of training within the police departments. The program has made significant progress in building trust and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the black Community.
Kidspree: a fall school clothing shopping spree and a backpack full of schoolsupplies for children whose families are low-income and enrolled in title i elementary schools in Jackson County. 230 children participated in august of 2022.