NVCS's mission is to empower North Hills and surrounding neighborhood residents to build a vision of their community's future and actively solve local challenges.
NVCS is a BIPOC-led nonprofit that annually serves more than 244,000 people who are at-risk or are experiencing homelessness. NVCS is proud to be the largest single-site food distribution center in the San Fernando Valley while upholding the grassroots approach.
The integrity of NVCS's identity as a local community-based nonprofit is essential to the organization. NVCS treats everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion, regardless of their background or circumstances. NVCS fosters a multi-pronged approach to tackling food, housing, and job insecurity through its programs and services.
Colectivo is a living entrepreneurial classroom, developed by NVCS with the San Fernando Valley Partnership. More than a boutique, Colectivo is a Social Enterprise dedicated to supporting community entrepreneurs, most of whom are women, anxious to expand their economic security.
Through Colectivo, NVCS provides workforce development and business skills training; as well as hands-on retail experience at the store. Women can also use Colectivo as a launching pad to test their business ideas and display and sell their own handmade products to the local community.
Colectivo provides foundational classes on business management and how to create products. When our entrepreneurs sell their products through the boutique, they keep 100% of the proceeds. The Social Enterprise has become a place where entrepreneurs are born and supported. We have been proud to witness the growth of these individuals — resulting in enhanced self-esteem and expanded economic opportunity for the families of our community.
| (818) 891-0481 ext. 1034 | |
| bguevara@sfvp.org | |
| Betty Guevara | |
| Store Manager | |
| https://www.colectivonvcs.org/ |
