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Urban Park Advocates Summit

Mel King Institute — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:35:19 +0000

October 4, 2011
8:30 am	to	5:00 pm

Date: October 4, 2011
Time: 8:30am-5:00pm
Location: Mechanics Hall (Worcester, MA)

This Summit is a day-long gathering for people involved with and committed to making Massachusetts’s cities healthier and more vibrant by having quality green spaces in all of our urban neighborhoods. The parks, gardens, and greenways in our cities are key ingredients for public health, food security, energy conservation, community development, recreation, youth development, summer jobs, and more.

Summit participants will glean relevant information, helpful connections, and the inspiration necessary to advance quality urban green spaces in their neighborhoods.

A planning team from nonprofits and agencies across Massachusetts created this Summit to be an inspiring, learning opportunity that demonstrates how investments in urban parks, gardens, greenways ARE investments that advance environmental quality, economic prosperity, and social justice.

For more info and to register: http://www.conservationcommon.org/urbanparkadvocatessummit.aspx

Questions or suggestions for the Summit?
Please contact Andrea Freeman afreeman@ttor.org, 978.840.4446 x1929)

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Haley House: Artist Presentation and Mel King Reading

Mel King Institute — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:39:26 +0000

May 13, 2010
6:30 pm	to	8:30 pm

Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: Haley House Cafe, 12 Dade Street, Roxbury, MA 02119

The Haley House Cafe is hosting an artists’ talk with Madison Park Technical Vocational High School sophomores who are featured in the current cafe exhibit followed a reading by Mel King from his book, Streets. The reading and discussions will explore what makes a community.

Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis

For additional information, please contact:
info@haleyhouse.org

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Youth Violence Prevention: Roles for the Business Community

Mel King Institute — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:34:47 +0000

November 6, 2009
7:30 am	to	10:00 am

Please join us for the Fall 2009 BCCJ Business Network Breakfast

Youth Violence Prevention:
Roles for the Business Community – Voices of Youth

Friday, November 6, 2009 7:30 – 10:00am
Fidelity Investments, 245 Summer Street, 14th Floor, adjacent to South Station

While Boston has seen some kinds of crime decrease, youth in our city continue to experience a high level of violence that affects their development and success. The business community has begun to recognize its stake in the well-being of Boston’s youth, and many organizations are looking for meaningful ways to make a difference. This program will overview the issues of youth violence in our city, and highlight approaches that provide meaningful support for youth and return on companies’ investment.

The BCCJ Business Network convenes these leadership strategy sessions to share best practices, seed new ideas, and connect a range of local businesses concerned with social responsibility.

Event Details

AGENDA
7:30 Registration and Breakfast
8:00 Welcome and Introductions at tables
8:10 Panel:

Youth Violence Overview and Police Responses
Superintendent Paul Joyce, Boston Police Department

Youth Development and the Business Community
Celina Miranda, Asst. V.P. and Manager of Charitable Giving, BNYMellon

Building Opportunity for Urban Youth: Year Up
Casey Recupero (LB ’07), Executive Director, Year Up Boston

Engaging Young Impact Players: StreetSafe Boston
Robert Lewis, Jr., Vice President, The Boston Foundation/StreetSafe Boston

The Youth Violence Prevention Funder Learning Collaborative

Sheila Cody Peterson, Vice President, Community Affairs, State Street Corporation

9:00 BCCJ “InIt” Youth Perspectives at Tables
Discussion at Tables and with Panel

10:00 Departure

TICKETS
Corporate membership includes tickets. Non-members: $30 per ticket. Register now at: http://biznetfall2009.eventbrite.com.

Participants must RSVP by November 3. Walk-ins will not be permitted.
Please allow time for building security clearance. All participants will need to present photo identification.
The program will begin promptly at 8:00 am.

QUESTIONS

Email Janeen Smith at JSmith@BostonCCJ.org. or (617) 451-5010 x21.

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