Driving Economic Development, Community Improvements & Climate Resiliency in Los Angeles City Council District 15
The One Five Fund, a fiscally sponsored project of the California Community Foundation, invests in bold, community-driven solutions that improve quality of life for residents of Los Angeles City Council District 15 (CD15). The “One Five” reaches all the communities of CD15, which includes Watts, Harbor Gateway, Harbor City, Wilmington and San Pedro.
Established in 2024, The One-Five Fund builds public private collaboration that supports residents across the Fifteenth Council District of the City of Los Angeles. Working in partnership with nonprofits in the community, the Fund will bring additional resources to strengthen communities, provide support for urgent needs, and address climate challenges.
The Fund remains a fiscally-sponsored program of the Community Initiatives Project of the California Community Foundation.
Our Focus:
- Economic Development – Workforce training, small-business support, and neighborhood economic vitality.
- Community Livability – Public-space improvements, social-service access, and crisis-response efforts.
- Climate Change & Resiliency – Local projects that build a climate-ready, sustainable district.
Recent Investments
- Winter Wonderlands – In 2024, the One-Five Fund brought Winter Wonderland celebrations to five CD15 neighborhoods, engaging over 1,000 residents with 120+ community booths, live cultural performances, and free meals and gifts. Winter Wonderlands are supported by 32 sponsors and strategic city partnerships including Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks and the Port of Los Angeles.
- Wilmington YMCA Feed LA – In 2025, the Fund supported year-round food access for 7,000–10,000 families through biweekly produce distributions and weekly deliveries.
- Toberman Neighborhood Center Community Violence Intervention & Prevention – In 2025, the Fund supported 24/7 crisis response and youth mentoring to prevent and de-escalate violence in the Harbor Area.
Leadership
In partnership with the Office of Councilmember Tim McOsker, and guided by a diverse Advisory Board, the Fund is led by Founding Director Mae Gates to ensure impact-driven, transparent, and community-centered partnerships with diverse nonprofits and programs throughout the district.
Join us in fueling neighborhood-led change and creating a stronger, safer, and more resilient CD15.
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