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LITTLE MANILA RISING make history!
Support LMR’s renovation of a historic property so we can establish an invaluable service hub for South Stockton.
Vision
Introducing The Little Manila Center
We have already taken our most significant step forward – acquiring the historic Legionarios Del Trabajo grand lodge to create the Little Manila Center! This marks a critical moment toward land stewardship by and for the community.
But this is only the first step. Many young professionals, especially those connected to Little Manila Rising, desire to return to South Stockton to help revitalize the community. However, challenges like limited employment opportunities and housing make this difficult. The key obstacle lies in our social failure to recognize the value of community-based work. Resources in Stockton are disproportionately directed towards for-profit ventures — like warehouse construction — neglecting the potential of investing in social justice initiatives. Little Manila Rising advocates for a social justice economy that redirects resources towards community-based projects, empowering youth to create their own career pathways while addressing systemic injustices. This vision entails a shift in societal values and priorities, requiring collective investment in mechanisms to manage resources effectively and prioritize undoing past injustices.
What Will We Do With The Space?
Community Ownership is the model that we have realized we must follow to not only protect our historic buildings, but to protect South Stockton. With our recent acquisition of the historic Legionaries Del Trabajo lodge, we have embarked on our long journey of community ownership and development.
In our 22 year history, we have been able to establish ethnic studies in our schools, develop youth advocates, and expand our programs to include health, wellness, organizing, and environmental justice. As Little Manila Rising grows, we seek to develop a community hub in and for South Stockton, encouraging community pride, and improving our community’s resiliency in emergencies.
Explore our campaign overview below to learn about our mission to safeguard our heritage and support South Stockton.
Campaign Overview
Click to read Little Manila Rising’s Capital Campaign Report
Little Manila Rising is embarking on a $5 million capital campaign to establish the critical infrastructure for a thriving social justice economy. This begins with the rehabilitation of the historic Legionarios Del Trabajo Grand Lodge, now transformed into the Little Manila Rising Center, which we envision will be a vibrant community hub for South Stockton.
The Center will also ground LMR’s new role as Stockton’s first Community Development Corporation (CDC), which will focus on cultural/historical preservation, climate resiliency, youth services, and economic development. We invite you to join us in shaping this invaluable resource for our community and our future generations.