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Newsletter Archives from the Neighborhood Engagement Office

Get to Know Your Neighbor: Spotlight on Cynthia Harris from Zion City

December 8, 2015

by Greg M. Lawson, Liaison
Filed under: blight, community service, neighborhood spotlight, recreation

In this month's neighborhood spotlight, Cynthia Harris, president of the Zion City Preservation Association, shares her longtime connection to Zion City, her experience creating a neighborhood association, and some very unique successes, including the creation of a neighborhood maintenance crew.

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NORDC to host Open House for Organizations to learn about Partnership Opportunities

October 20, 2015

by Laura A. Mellem, Liaison
Filed under: community service, recreation

The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) is listening, working and moving forward with you!  NORDC will host an Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Sanchez Center to share information about opportunities for NORDC partnerships for the Spring Season (January-May 2016).

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Sign Up Now for the Katrina 10 Citywide Day of Service

July 21, 2015

by Kyle J. Shelly, Neighborhood Liaison
Filed under: blight, community service, public infrastructure, recreation

On Saturday, Aug. 29th, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the City of New Orleans, with the support of Walmart, will host the Katrina 10 Citywide Day of Service, one of the most comprehensive and unique service initiatives in the country.  We aim to engage 10,000 volunteers on 100 projects across New Orleans and we need your help.

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Budgeting For Outcomes Community Meetings

June 15, 2015

by Ray J. Bolling, Director
Filed under: blight, community service, public infrastructure, public safety, recreation

Beginning Mon., July 13, 2015, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the New Orleans City Council will host a series of community meetings to discuss budget priorities as the City begins its 2016 budgeting for outcomes process. 

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Get to Know Your Neighbor: Spotlight on Sylvia Richard from East New Orleans

May 27, 2015

by Kyle J. Shelly, Neighborhood Liaison
Filed under: community service, neighborhood spotlight

In this month's neighborhood spotlight, we hear from Sylvia Richard in East New Orleans about her passion for her community, the work of Eastern New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Commission (ENONAC), and her advice for other leaders across the city.

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