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The Youth Justice Taskforce Presents: Food Justice Friday – Community Dinner
Spring Into Action March 3rd @ Focus: Hope at 12PM
On March 3rd the Central Woodward North End Safety Initiative of Focus: HOPE will launch its “Spring Into Action ” Annual event. This event will assist residents in determining “Whose Job Is It” when trying to address concerns at the community level to strengthen community policing efforts as well as seeking support and services on an individual level.
Residents and stakeholders of the CW/NE Community are invited to participate in an exciting and interactive event to learn the latest tools, news, and resources needed to building a safer community on March 3rd at 1400 Oakman, Focus: HOPE starting at 12 noon.
The Event is free of charge and food will be provided.
Please be sure to RSVP with Bridget Vance at vanceb@focushope.edu by March 1st for our food count.
Volunteers and Vendors are welcome.
Sierra Clubs Hosts Rainwater Workshop 2-21-12 at 6:30PM
Workshop: Use Rainwater to Save Money & Protect Water Quality Tuesday, February 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM Sierra Club Office; 2727 Second Avenue; (free parking available behind the building, enter door under blue light). Get ready for the spring! At this free workshop, you will see short videos of rainwater harvesting techniques (i.e. rain barrels, rain gardens, green roofs, permeable pavement, etc.) in Detroit and a demonstration that will explain how you can make your own rain barrel. Rain barrel will be raffled off for free at the end of the workshop.
Join us and spread the word! This workshop is organized by Sierra Club. If you have any questions, please call (313) 965-0055 or email melissa.damaschke@sierraclub.org. Melissa Damaschke Great Lakes Program Organizing Representative Sierra Club
“Growing Your Volunteer Program” Webinar 2-23-12 at 3PM w/the MCSC
February 23, 2012 at 3 p.m. Please join us on February 23, 2012 at 3 p.m. for a new series of volunteer management webinars hosted by The Volunteer Centers of Michigan in partnership with the Michigan Community Service Commission. “Growing Your Volunteer Program” is the first in a series of webinars pertaining to volunteer management.
As nonprofits consider the problem of program sustainability and capacity building, volunteers are an important part of the solution. Effective organizations seek to engage volunteers in a variety of roles and duties. This presentation provides information that organizations can use as they seek to implement a volunteer program. This information will be helpful for organizations with current programs, well-established programs as the organization seeks to develop a more strategic plan. Register Now!<http://bit.ly/zjGkTG>
For more information contact Chelsea Martin at 517.492.2420
Black History Celebration at Russell Street Missionary Baptist Church 2-25-12 @ 2PM
Free Computer Training Through the CYC Program
DTE 2012 Summer Student Employment Program Deadline Feb 27th
The company will accept applications for its popular 2012 Summer Student Employment program Feb. 13 to Feb. 27. The program is an important part of DTE Energy’s efforts to develop future talent for our company. It provides full-time, temporary employment opportunities for students who are either college undergraduates or high school seniors who will attend college in the fall. Students wishing to apply for an internship must complete an electronic Summer Student Questionnaire under Careers on the DTE website, www. dteenergy.com between Feb. 13 and Feb. 27. No paper applications will be accepted. When a student accepts an offer, he/she will receive instructions on how to complete the application packet from the recruiter with a specified completion date. Applicants also should know: Applications will not be available prior to Feb. 13. Students MUST provide a copy of their official transcript in order to be considered. Employee referrals are not required.
NEW Light Rail Community Coalition Meeting 2-20-12 @ 5:30pm at 8850 Woodward
The NEW Light Rail Community Coalition is holding a meeting Monday, February 20th at 5:30pm at St. Matthew, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church (8850 Woodward). For more information or to RSVP please call Rev. Joan Ross at 313-460-7076.
Visit www.newlightrailcommunitycoalition.org for more information.
SCI Safety & The Environment Community Meeting February 20th, 7pm @ 91 Harper
Vanguard CDC and the Sustainable Communities Initiative is hosting smaller community meeting around community priorities decided at the larger kick off meeting held in January. This meeting is on Safety and the Environment. If you or your neighbors are interested in m…aking your community safer, improving public health, utilizing vacant properties, community gardening and/or anything else involving safety and the environment please come out!
When: February 20, 2012
Where: Genesis Villas Community House
91 Harper (Near Harper & John R)
Time: 7-9pm
Dinner will be served. Please RSVP with Corey McCord at 313-556-2023 or CMcCord@VanguardCDC.org
