Central Woodward/North End News

NECWA Arts & Culture Meeting 4-25-13

cwne — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:41:15 +0000

Please join community+public arts: DETROIT (CPAD) and NECWA Community as we plan for this years performing arts projects. We will be discussing in great detail the Performing Arts Application.

Performers, artists, and community members, bring your ideas. We want to work with you, the members of the community.

Below you will find the Performing Arts Application (also known as the Request For Proposal) and the flier with the detailed information for the upcoming arts & culture meetings. (including: feedback/review date, due date and voting date of application) : Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 6-8 pm at Vanguard Community Development Center 2785 E. Grand Blvd. Detroit, MI 48211.

Please don’t forget to tell your neighbor and bring them as well.

*REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED*

See you April 25th from 6-8 pm!

Family Fun Night @ Focus: HOPE

cwne — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:01:15 +0000

Childcare Service Provider Info Session

cwne — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:54:49 +0000

Hope Village Initiative Town Hall

cwne — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:42:32 +0000

Hope Village Initiative Town Hall

Thursday, April 25, 2013 at

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Addressing Blight:

How to acquire vacant properties

Focus: HOPE Family Learning Center 1400 Oakman Boulevard

This event is FREE!!! Refreshments will be served.

For more information 313.494.4468 – johnsos2@focushope.edu

Neighborhood Health Workshop

cwne — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:32:18 +0000

Youth Council Roundtable Friday, April 26th

cwne — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:28:58 +0000

Detroit high school and college students speak out on violence prevention, dropping out and other issues.

Friday April 26, 2012

At Wayne State University Student Center

10:00am-1:00pm

1st Annual East Side Community Takeover

cwne — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:12:13 +0000

1st Annual East Side Community Takeover

Saturday, April 20, 2013

(Beginning at) 11001 Chalmers

@9am

Join us for a day of Peace & Positive ACTION As we:

Board Up & Clean Up Blighted Properties
Renovate homes for Veteran & Youth Transitional Housing
Plant Flowers, Shrubs & Grasses
Beautify Community Spaces

Volunteers can sign up by emailing: The313Project@gmail.com.

NO FAMILY LEFT BEHIND

cwne — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:59:40 +0000

Starting at 9am, Saturday, April 20th, No Family Left Behind is hosting a Community Resource Fair at the Northwest Activities Center (18100 Meyers, Detroit, MI, 48235). There will be “50 resources under 1 roof” and over 16 workshops will available free and open to the public. The workshop schedule is below.
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MORNING SESSIONS

$7,500 Down Payment Assistance 10:00am – 11:00am and 11:00am – 12:00pm*
Senior Supportive Services 10:00am – 11:00am and 11:00am – 12:00pm*
Ask The Lawyer 10:00am – 11:00pm and 11:00am – 12:00pm
Resume Writing & Interviewing Skills 10:00am – 11:00am and 11:00am – 12:00pm*
UCHC Tax Foreclosure 10:00am – 11:00am and 11:00am – 12:00pm*

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Criminal Record Expungement 12:00pm – 1:00pm and 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Home Rehab Grants 12:00pm – 1:00pm and 1:00pm – 2:00pm
How To Start & Finance A Business 12:00pm – 1:00pm and 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention 12:00pm – 1:00pm and 1:00pm – 2:00pm*

*For more information or to register for a workshop please call (313) 744-6352.

Creating Financial Prosperity for the Future

cwne — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:20:08 +0000

Focus: HOPE presents the annual Money Smart Week event this year with a workshop entitled: Creating Financial Prosperity for the Future. The workshop is geared to inspire Entrepreneurship & Economic Self-Sufficiency with information on creating a business plan, financing your business, budgeting and more!

The event is on Tuesday, April 23rd from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Focus: HOPE Center for Advanced Technologies located on 1400 Oakman Blvd. To register please call 313-494-4922 or email esteria.rogan@focushope.edu.

The 7th Annual Arise Detroit! Neighborhoods Day

cwne — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:09:24 +0000

The 7th Annual Arise Detroit! Neighborhoods Day

Saturday, August 3, 2013

Provides an opportunity for churches, block clubs, community groups and businesses to showcase what they are doing to create a better Detroit.

The Registration Deadline is July 1, 2013.

The Registration fee for community groups is $50, in which you will receive banners, T-shirts, marketing support and other incentives.

To register please visit http://www.arisedetroit.org or call 313-921-1955.