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stablished in 2003, Sol Collective is a community based partnership whose unique mission is to use art, education, and technology as a didactic medium to create mobilization and community empowerment. The Sol Collective Arts, Culture, and Education center is a 3,200 square foot community space located in Sacramento hosting art exhibitions, multimedia workshops,apprentice/mentorship programs, and community forums. In addition, the space is available for local organizations that provide service and advocacy within the fields of social justice and youth development.
Much more than the physical building, Sol Collective is the devoted team of community members, activists, educators, and volunteers that kept the organizational vision after a devastating fire that destroyed the previous community center in 2008. Sol Collective has been able to continue their mission with the support of local schools, community centers, sponsors, and volunteers through re-opening the new center in February 2010.
Sol Collective operates under the executive board of Freedom Bound Center and is a 501c3 non profit organization, composed of educators, organizers, and community activists with the aid of an advisory board consisting of experts in the specific fields of music, media, health and community relations. The majority of the Sol Collective team are educators (K-University) or have teaching experience, making it the ideal institution to facilitate and host community-wide organizational education on a broad spectrum.
It is only through the hard work and commitment of community members that we are able to provide community programming at no or low cost. It takes a collective to empower a community. Please consider making a tax deductible donation or donating your time or skill. We are currently seeking grant writers, graphic designers, and street team promotions.
Sol Staff
Estella Sanchez,
Executive Director
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Anand Parmar,
Music & Events Director
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Andrew Bell,
Marketing Director
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Dominick Porras,
Media Specialist
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Advisory Board
Trudy Robles,
Community Cultural Specialist
Music Coordinator, Educator
Media Speicialist, Educator
Xico Gonzalez,
Community Liason, Professor
Andrew Bell, Poet, Writer
Sol Youth Team
Roger Caza, Director's Assistant
Ruby Avila, Director's Assistant
Sammie Lawrence, Promotions/Blog Assistant
Dylan Chinn, Videographer
Sol DJ's / Kut Master Kane / Dj Amp1
The Collective / Executive Board
Eric Vega, Secretary Co Founder (FBC)
Estella Sanchez, Exec.Director ,
Founder (Sol)
Maribel Rosendo, Treasurer
Nicole Martinez, Board member
Jasmin Aleman, Board member
Robert Graham, Board Member
Shasta Slaughter, Board Member
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead.
