Community Development

Transforming community challenges into economic opportunities

Enterprising Latinas' community development initiatives seek to create transformational changes that create a healthy and thriving Wimauma community for all.

Building a hub for all residents to access resources that address barriers to their economic prosperity.

Promoted public investments in Wimauma that led to the campaign Wimauma Now, advocating for updates to the Wimauma Neighborhood plan, which resulted in the revitalization of downtown Wimauma and the creation of a thriving local economy.

Bridging the digital divide by providing free access to the internet through a community-based platform that serves 500 households and businesses along Wimauma's main corridor.

Celebrated Wimauma’s diverse food culture through local restaurants, showcasing Latin American and Southern soul food while supporting local businesses. The tours fostered economic growth and strengthened community ties through Wimauma’s rich culinary heritage.

Enterprising Latinas’ Black History Month celebration to unite all members of the community in honor of the contributions of the African American community of Wimauma from 2018 to 2022.

Breakfast of the soul - Black History Month

Organized the development of a 60+ Member community collaborative that led the Covid-19 pandemic response in Wimauma.

Future WImauma Opportunity Center

Future Wimauma Opportunity Center

Wimauma Opportunity Center-future-building

The Wimauma Opportunity Center has become a vital hub for resources and opportunities, supporting over 2,000 women in workforce training, employment assistance, and business development. With donor and partner support, we're expanding our focus areas to create lasting pathways to prosperity.

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Special Projects

Going Regional

Expanding our reach to uplift and connect women across the Tampa Bay region, strengthening networks and resources.

Redevelopment of the Wimauma Opportunity Center.

Transforming our Wimauma Opportunity Center into a vibrant community hub for resources, collaboration, and growth.

Climate Change Newspaper in Education

With the goal of engaging youth in climate change literacy and action through school and community newspapers, the collaborative project “It’s Hot Out There” was created to raise awareness about heat-related illnesses among outdoor workers. This initiative, led by Enterprising Latinas and produced by NIE, is supported by a grant from Allegany Franciscan Ministries.

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