Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC)
Bevelynn Bravo has extensive experience in community support and advocacy, currently serving as the Supervisor of the Mobile Response Team and a Prevention Specialist at the Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) since June 2015. In this role, Bevelynn responds to incidents of community violence, providing crucial support and resources to affected families and facilitating workshops aimed at strengthening families. As the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Mothers with a Message, launched in August 2012, Bevelynn leads a group of mothers who impart important lessons to youth about the consequences of their choices. Additionally, Bevelynn has served as a Certified Grief Specialist with UPAC-Alliance for Community Empowerment and as a First Responder with the San Diego Compassion Project since 2010, offering vital assistance to families affected by homicides. Previous roles include Community Engagement Liaison at Family & Youth Roundtable and Community Coordinator at Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, reflecting a strong commitment to community empowerment and support throughout a diverse career in various capacities.
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Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC)
UPAC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization that provides health and human services to under-served Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino, Middle Eastern, East African, African American and other ethnic populations of San Diego. UPAC’s major areas of focus include: -Mental Health Services for Adults, Older Adults, Children & Adolescents -Addiction, Treatment & Rehabilitation Services for all ages -Home Ownership Counseling to first time home buyers and foreclosure prevention education to existing -Inspiring youth through mentorship in technology, business exposure, work readiness, community involvement and secondary education exploration -Addressing community and domestic violence through parental, child, couple and family relationship building, education, empowerment and community pride Our programs focus on assisting our clients in meeting a wide range of needs through a personalized approach which recognizes the diverse ethnic and cultural identity of children, youth, adults and families. UPAC’s culturally competent staff members speak over 30 different languages and dialects. Guiding clients every step of the way as they confront life’s challenges, UPAC is dedicated to improving their quality of life by building trust and achieving sustainable results.