Reminder: February 19 SWOT meeting

A friendly reminder that the next SWOT meeting is being held February 19 at 9:00 am.   More info here.

Short-term use of Bruce Monroe meeting February 16

Sylvia of the Emerging Community Arts Collective/Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force does it again!   She has reminded us that the meeting on interim planning for Bruce Monroe, originally scheduled for the week known as Snowmageddon, has been rescheduled for February 16 at 6:30 pm at the Cesar Chavez Public Charter School at 770 Kenyon Street, NW.

The meeting is being convened by Ward 1 CM Jim Graham.   The purpose is to discuss ideas for a short term use plan for the old Bruce Monroe site.   He is looking to stakeholders for ideas on how to best use the space during the interim period.

"Kojo In Your Community" live in Ward 1 February 23

Kojo In Your Community is back with live community-based conversations out of the studio and in the neighborhoods.   Kojo Nnamdi kicks off the latest series in Ward 1 on February 23 at 6:30 pm at All Souls Unitarian Church.   Word is that Penny Griffith, Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative ED, will be one of the show's featured panelists.   So go to All Souls for a lively and open dialogue about the issues of the day.   The live broadcast will be taped on location and aired on WAMU 88.5's The Kojo Nnamdi Show.

Healing Hearts Support Group/Amigas del Corazón

WEAVE's support group for survivors of domestic violence start March 18.   The group is an opportunity for individuals to connect with other DV survivors, share stories, and encourage each other in new directions.   Participation is free but registration is required.

Grupo de terapia para sobrevivientes de la violencia doméstica.   Conectar. . . Sanar. . . Crecer. . . es posible.   Este grupo es gratuito y confidencial.

Healing Hearts March 2010

Grupo de Apoyo March 2010

Neighborhood newsletter a collective project

The February edition of the Pleasant Plains Neighborhood Network News, itself a collaborative effort to "build an active, vibrant, compassionate and prosperous neighborhood that we will all be proud of", features several examples of collaborative, collective initiatives to improve the community.   One example is the story about the Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force.   Another example is the article "How Society Impacts Our Youth. . . " by Courtney Steward (Mentoring Works2) and Del MCfadden (Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative).

The newsletter is produced with a small budget and distributed door-to-door to 1,300 residents and businesses by the youth of Mentoring Works2 and the ECAC.   Residents and businesses can help support this community newsletter in numerous ways.   Chek them out by going to this site to buy ad space or the ECAC to make a tax-deductible donation to the ECAC, noting that the donation is for the PPNN.

Neighborhood greening grant proposal deadline nearing

Washington Parks & People is awarding mini-grants for projects focusing on the health of the community, youth involvement, and butterfly habitat.   The deadline for proposals is February 23 and all applicants are encouraged to attend one mini grant briefing (February 16 and 17).

Washington Parks & People is particularly interested in community and neighborhood greening projects in underserved areas with the potential for the greatest impact.

More information is on the Washingtoon Parks & People website.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Training in March

Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative is offering an essential training for front-line staff:   Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.   The training will be held in March.   Details in the flier below.
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