Artist Residency Initiative

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The GRYD Foundation + Watts Community Core Partnership

a winning combination

With support from The GRYD Foundation in the form of boxing equipment, technical assistance and support for coaches and trainers, on November 5, 2019 The GRYD Foundation and Watts Community Core successfully launched an all-inclusive boxing program at Nickerson Gardens gym. Based on the outpouring of demand from Black and Latinx community members of all ages and genders, The GRYD Foundation responded with even more resources.  Residents were getting fit, getting fast, and getting stronger — while having fun. Although we had to suspend the boxing program in March 2020 due to the novel coronavirus, that didn't stop us. The GRYD Foundation and Watts Community Core have continued to partner to meet evolving needs during the COVID-19 pandemic:

• Watts Community Core took the lead with weekly grab and go food distribution on Friday's
• The GRYD Foundation supported food distribution staffing during early months and took the lead in creating a Boxing Toolkit + posting online fitness content
  
• Once safe to re-open in Sept 2020, we launched our COVID-19 modified Boxing+STREAM programming (thank you HACLA for use of the recreation center)

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Boxing Toolkit

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​Boxing+STREAM Impact Story

While canvassing in Nickerson Gardens, staff came across Angel's mother. We explained the program and safety measures. She was overjoyed, even shed tears. She told us how Angel was falling behind due to her not knowing English and not being able to understand the technology being used for distant learning. She also mentioned Angel not paying attention when she would get him connected. Since Angel has been coming daily to the program, he has caught up on his missing assignments, homework and tests!
- Staff, Watts Community Core @ Nickerson Gardens Sept 2020

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​Creating a Safer, Healthier Los Angeles

The GRYD Foundation mission is to create a safer, healthier, Los Angeles with a focus on communities heavily impacted by gang violence and often lacking resources due to socioeconomic and racial disparities. The GRYD Foundation believes that every youth, regardless of race, gender or geography, should have the resources, opportunities, and systems to grow up to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

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