Healthy Lifestyle Living HLL PROGRAM
Unite A Nation's Healthy Lifestyle Living (HLL) Program is a comprehensive wellness initiative focusing on six key pillars of health:
- FITNESS
- WORKBOOK
- MEAL PLAN
- BUDGETING
- FREE RESOURCES
Unite A Nation is removing barriers to health and wellness. Black women are more likely to experience mental and physical illness due to the lack of health access. We empower women, re-entry clients and the community through education, workshops and resources.
Join us in embracing a healthier lifestyle and nurturing every aspect of your health with the HLL Program!
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Scan this QR code to easily access and complete the Unite A Nation Application Form. Join us in empowering individuals and transforming communities. Your journey towards making a difference starts here!
POWER PROGRAM INTERNSHIP
The internship is open to all individuals, especially those with lived experience, who are committed to making a positive impact in the community. By joining Unite A Nation's POWER INTERNSHIP Program, you will gain valuable skills, great experience, and become part of a movement that is changing lives and building a brighter future for South Los Angeles.
POWER PROGRAM
The POWER Program, with its comprehensive five-level approach, instills essential life skills and empowers youth through mentorship, historical empowerment, and educational enrichment. By fostering self-esteem, leadership, and community engagement, it lays the groundwork for autonomy and positive community impact. The program's emphasis on job readiness training ensures practical skills for future careers, aligning with the vision of these sanctuaries as spaces for skill development and empowerment.
- Career Plan
- Internship Opportunities
- Life Skills
- Financial Literacy Education
- Mentoring
- Professional Development
- Arts and Culture
- Resources
advocacy and leadership development
Advocacy and Leadership Development for Youth and Community Empowerment is a multifaceted approach that aims to foster positive change within communities, particularly in the realms of economic empowerment, budget and policy advocacy. We equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and resources to lead change in their communities.
case management
Unite A Nation's Case Management Program is a vital resource for individuals seeking stability and self-sufficiency. Our program provides personalized support and assistance to help clients navigate challenges and access the services they need. Our dedicated case managers work closely with each client to develop a comprehensive plan tailored to their unique circumstances, empowering them to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Join us in making a difference in our community.
Awards and Certificates
Uplift California Award Winner
Senator Holly Mitchell and AT&T Awards Unite a Nation, and Founder Danielle Lafayette
Community Leadership and Impact
CFCI Care First Community Investment Luncheon
CFCI Care First Community Investment Luncheon
Founder and Executive director
Danielle Lafayette is the founder, and the Executive Director of Unite a Nation, Inc. Ms. Lafayette is an Uplift California award-winning nonprofit leader, soccer mom and championship coach and athlete. She is the recipient of the Spirit of the Kings' award and medal in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and Coretta Scott King for her commitment to social justice and advocacy. She was elected by her community as the Chair/President of a neighborhood Council, Empowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Development Council. She is a highlight in the Los Angeles Times, the Wave Newspapers, and Charter/Spectrum news.
Ms. Lafayette has over 10 years of experience in community and economic empowerment, advocacy, education equity, housing, and nonprofit leadership and sustainability.
As a community leader, she uses public policy and organizing to empower communities to advocate for resources to close the wealth and student achievement gap to create pathways for success locally, statewide, and nationally. She now uses her experience as an athlete and coach to break barriers in health and wellness for all people.
Danielle is a graduate of Dorsey High School, a public high school in Los Angeles. She is a 1st team All-American Track and Field athlete, who received awards such as MVP, Most Athletic and Scholar Athlete of the Year. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Additionally, Danielle Lafayette is a graduate of the congressional Black Caucus Institute for Organizing and Advocacy, the Black Campaign School, Social Justice Partners LA Systems Change Accelerator Fellowship, LISC Capacity Building Fellowship.
She is the first generation college graduate and a first-generation homeowner in the midst of gentrification from South Los Angeles, the community she serves.