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In October of 1998 a series of shootings prompted residents in Santa Monica's Pico Neighborhood to organize the largest demonstration against youth violence in Santa Monica's history. Residents responded to the shootings by organizing the Vigil for Peace on November 2, 1998. Through this event, community leaders in thePico Neighborhood revealed that between 1989-1998
In the wake of a series of Pico Neighborhood shootings in October 1998, the concept for the Pico Youth & Family Center emerged ...
twenty-two youth lost their lives on the streets of the Pico Neighborhood in Santa Monica. More than one thousand residents, family and friends marched through the heart of the Pico Neighborhood to call for an end to the violence and to support families who have had to suffer for many years due to the neglect of this social problem.
On January 19, 2002 The Pico Youth and Family Center was open to the public and the community of Santa Monica after much ...
The "Forum on Youth Violence and Social Justice", a follow-up to the vigil defined the problem of "gang violence" as a product of deeply rooted social and economic inequalities. Participants discussed issues of segregation, institutionalized racism and poverty as the root cause of violence. Youth and families joined with elected officials to develop a community-based response to violence and youth related issues.
Various youth and community leaders urged the Santa Monica City Council to expand funding for youth services in the Pico Neighborhood. After months of planning and advocacy the youth and families of the Pico Neighborhood won a decisive victory. On June12, 2001 the PYFC in partnership with Woodraft Rangers was awarded a grant to deliver services to youth and their families.
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