On this minicast episode, Brenda chats with Rudy Espinoza, Executive Director of LURN, the Leadership for Urban Renewal Network. This nonprofit implements innovative strategies to revitalize low-income urban areas through advocacy and micro-financing. In addition to learning about LURN, Brenda and Rudy discuss the campaign to legalize street vending in Los Angeles and what this means for immigrant communities. Rudy shares how he helped create LURN and why he is passionate about investing in our community. You can visit LURN's website at www.lurnnetwork.org to find out more about this fabulous organization.