Reinvent South Stockton Coalition

The Birthing Tree Community Lactation Hub - Launched in April 2024, The Birthing Tree provides culturally affirming maternal wellness support for Black and Brown birthing families. The hub offers breastfeeding and pumping accommodations, doula access, diabetes and lactation education, and wraparound infant care support. Key accomplishments: 4 Community Baby Showers with 32 partner organizations, supporting 150 families, 60 parents participated in Black Birth Equity listening sessions and surveys, 15 individuals completed diabetes education focused on postpartum health, Distributed over 1,000 health-related resources, gift incentives, and participation stipends through charitable donations

Community Cleanups, Parks Activation & Environmental Justice - RSSC expanded its environmental justice and public space programming through targeted cleanup efforts and parks revitalization. These activities focused on healing disinvested neighborhoods, enhancing safety, and improving quality of life. Key accomplishments: 4 regional cleanups, removing over 10 tons of illegal waste, Neighborhood Transformation Day (Dec 2024): Purchased $30,000 in equipment, food, supplies, and marketing Organized 42 volunteers, including unsheltered residents, 10 tons in total of waste removed, 50+ unhoused residents engaged, 3 placed into sober housing, Parks Activation Initiatives: Conducted high-needs assessments and CHNA participation, Promoted advocacy and emotional wellness in public spaces, Received $18,000 from the San Joaquin Community Foundation to restore the handball court and mural at Williams Brotherhood Park, Facilitated mural painting with youth, hosted unveiling celebration with 100+ attendees, Co-sponsored Sangre Car Clubs Family Day in the Park, managing city permits and event coordination, Collaborated with City of Stockton Arts Commission for mural and youth programming, Partnered with CHIP Steering Committee, City of Stockton, and Trust for Public Land to identify five parks for investment under an Adopt-a-Park model