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Newsletter Archives from the Neighborhood Engagement Office

Neighborhood Spotlight: Pastor Mel Jones, Pontilly Coffeeshop

June 28, 2018

by Lisbeth Pedroso, Liaison
Filed under: neighborhood spotlight, spotlight

Pastor Mel Jones created a unique outreach ministry by opening Pontilly Coffee House.  It offers training and employment opportunities to those who have struggled to secure both.  (Pictured with his grandson Rob Wyble)

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City Hall Spotlight on Kimberly W. LaGrue

May 15, 2018

by Greg M. Lawson, Deputy Director
Filed under: community, infrastructure, leadership, neighborhood spotlight, orleans, spotlight

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This month's City Hall Spotlight is on Kimberly LaGrue, Chief Information Officer for City of New Orleans Information Technology & Innovation. Click the link below to read our interview with Ms. LaGrue. 

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Pastor JB Watkins, Faubourg St. Roch Improvement Association

May 15, 2018

by Valerie Bouldin, Liaison
Filed under: community, leadership, neighborhood, neighborhood spotlight

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Meet Pastor JB Watkins!  Not only does Pastor Watkins lead the St. Roch Community Church, he also now serves as the president of the Faubourg St. Roch Improvement Association.  He sat down with Neighborhood Engagement to answer just a few questions.

 

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Neighborhood Leaders Spotlight: Troy Glover of St. Roch Improvement Association

October 9, 2017

by Greg Lawson, Deputy Director
Filed under: community, community service, neighborhood spotlight

This month's Neighborhood Spotlight is on Mr. Troy Glover, the dedicated president of St. Roch Improvement Association." The advice I would give to other neighborhood leaders is, don’t ever forget about the people, because if you don’t have the support, love and ownership from the folks that live in your neighborhood, you have nothing. It’s always about the people." Click the link below for our full interview with Mr. Glover. 

 

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Neighborhood Leader Spotlight on Cynthia Wiggins

August 9, 2017

by James Baker, Faith-Based Coordinator
Filed under: community service, neighborhood spotlight

This month's Neighborhood Spotlight features Cynthia Wiggins, community advocate and organizer for over 30 years in the Central City neighborhood. The Neighborhood Engagement Office wishes to express our appreciation for her tireless work for the betterment of our communities.

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