Welcome to the Pajaro Valley Collaborative.
​The Pajaro Valley Collaborative (PVC) is a community-based, collective impact movement composed of nonprofits and public institutions serving the Pajaro Valley with a priority focus on improving health and wellness, economic mobility, and civic engagement.
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The PVC Dashboard provides indicator data snapshots for each of PVC's three areas of focus. It has been designed to help organizations throughout the county see areas for deeper investment as we collectively commit to transformational change that addresses long-standing disparities and centers equity for the Pajaro Valley and our residents within the social determinants of health domains.
Health & Wellbeing
The state of physical, mental, and social wellness where individuals have the resources and support to thrive, with a focus on equitable access to healthcare, nutrition, and living conditions.
Economic Mobility
The ability of individuals or communities to improve their economic status over time, particularly by addressing systemic barriers and ensuring equitable opportunities for advancement to support long-term financial security and wellbeing.
Civic Engagement
The active participation of individuals in shaping their community and society through informed decision-making, advocacy, and actions that promote justice, equity, and collective wellbeing.
Guiding Principles Behind PVC Dashboard Indicators
Disaggregation and Visualization:
Indicators should all present disaggregated data by zip code/census tract, race/ethnicity, income, age, etc. Indicators will be made accessible and shared with numeric values and easy to understand visual formats.
Equity, Inclusivity and Voice:
Indicators should reflect the disparities and inequities present in the community while also reframing the narrative. We will embed narrative storytelling through the voices of Pajaro Valley residents and leaders throughout the dashboard to support reflection, inspire action, and enhance understanding of the authentic Pajaro Valley.
Asset-Based and Strengths-Based Approach:
Indicators should highlight existing community strengths, assets, capacities and aspirations rather than focusing solely on deficits (e.g. bi and multilingual residents, residents with family supports, strong and comprehensive nonprofit ecosystem with broad reach).
Measurability and Actionability:
Indicators should be measurable and actionable through local interventions or policies to positively impact residents, structures and systems. One exception will be Dream Forward Metrics.
Community Engagement and Empowerment:
Involve the community early and often in the our process, ensuring that indicators align with their needs, values, and aspirations. Indicators should include leadership development, youth activation, representation on commissions/advisory bodies, etc.
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Interconnectedness and Whole Community Perspective:
Select indicators that capture the multidimensional and systemic aspects of economic mobility and health and wellbeing, while also acknowledging their interconnected nature through the lens of the social determinants of health.