CommunityCollab latest work updates

Jeanne: schoolcuts.org

Danie: I've been posting network maps showing people I've been connecting with and growth of network of people I'm trying to connect with. http://tutormentor.blogspot.com/search/label/network%20analysis . I'm hosting Tutor/Mentor Conference in Chicago on Nov. 19 and hope representatives of some of these groups will volunteer to host workshops, panel discussions and forums. The web site is http://www.tutormentorconference.org

Danie: With the NATO summit in Chicago in May I posted this article about how we might adopt planning strategies used by Generals to assure a better distribution of programs and resources in high poverty areas. http://www.scribd.com/daniel-f-bassill-7291/d/93233051-Planning-Cycle-War-on-Poverty

I host a conference every six months in Chicago to bring people together who are involved in this work. The next is June 14 at First Unitarian Church in Hyde Park. I'm still looking for programs to be part of panels and talk for a few minutes about what they do. See http://www.tutormentorconference.org

Sheri: The Jane Addams Resource Corporation promotes strong communities, businesses, and households to ensure that people who work do not live in poverty. JARC provides high quality skills training and support services to help lower income and unemployed workers achieve self-sufficiency. JARC provides economic and workforce development services to businesses to improve their competitiveness.

Since 1985, JARC has offered a range of social, economic and educational services. Current program offerings include: manufacturing training for incumbent workers and disadvantaged job seekers, adult basic education tutoring, English as a Second Language classes, computer training, financial coaching, business services and real estate development. Clients come from throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. In fiscal year 2011, JARC served 1,396 clients.

John: Our Community has recently turned 4 vacant lots into a community garden and 2 other lots into a flower garden. We are working with the Alderman to get a fence.

Danie: Spent all of February updating and editing nearly 2000 links in library at http://www.tutormentorconnection.org

Set up video channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/TutorMentorInstitute?feature=watch

Orrin: Development with our partners of a project that integrates an urban farm, school garden and community garden project on adjacent sites on the south side of Chicago.

Orrin: Launching See Potential project that integrates photography with community engagement and development.
Releasing concept papers Green Integral Residential Building Project and Urban Agriculture: A Reassessment

David: Connecting praxis with policy opportunities in the area of financial capability and empowerment

Caitlin: Market Analysis of Housing in Chicago's Austin Community

Asiaha : Invest in Englewood campaign that focus on the economic sustainability of the Englewood neighborhood. Currently the President of R.A.G.E (Resident Association of Greater Englewood) who is taking the lead on the Green Healthy Neighborhood land use project.

Martha: Published "Remember Preservation Tax Credits?" in February 2012 issue of Planning magazine.

Cymen: Fixed issue with the search engine here on CommunityCollab. I apologize for it being down!

Taryn: Metro Chicago Information Center (MCIC) assists nonprofits and governments agencies to understand and track their impact using the best data available -- www.mcic.org.

Maggie: Business retention & expansion, entrepreneurship, marketing our community, artist residency program

Robert : Energy Efficiency Workforce Intermediary
Training and Development
Consulting, Budget and Operations
Community Art Collaborative

Paul: Like many other people, trying to figure out how to measure changes in social capital in an individual community, while tossing around on the sea of a rough economy.

Cymen: Resolved issue with outgoing email from www.communitycollab.org not functioning correctly in some cases.

Danie: The next Tutor/Mentor Conference is in a couple of weeks. Visit http://www.tutormentorconference.org to see the list of speakers and workshops and list of those already registered. Please help us build attendance by sharing info in your network of organizations.

Susan: The Zilber Neighborhood Initiative has added the communities of Layton Park, Burnham Park, and Silver City (known collectively as Layton Boulevard) to the mix in Milwaukee. With leadership from Layton Boulevard West Neighbors), quality of life planning is going gangbusters! A public release of the QLP is expected in early November, along with updates from Walnut Way Conservation Corp. in Lindsay Heights, Journey House and the Clarke Square Council in Clarke Square, United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee, and LISC Milwaukee.

Julie: I am working on the Cermak Creative Industries District in Chicago - four historic buildings to be renovated and filled with work spaces for artists and all kinds of creative businesses.

Danie: Organizing workshops for May 19 and 20 Tutor/Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference to be held in South Suburbs at Victory Apostolic Church in Matteson, Il. See http://www.tutormentorconference.org and contact us if you can do workshop or organize panel.

sally: I am done with my PT work with Americans for Community Development and I am looking for either a full time job or solid contractual work. If you are interested in hiring a solid communicator and digital strategist please see my blog at www.sallyduros.com or my Linked-In Profile.

Danie: Looking for donated space to host Tutor/Mentor Conference in May in Chicago. Finding sponsor $$ would help. http://www.tutormentorconference.org

Danie: Wrote series of Decade Ending blog articles last week showing what we'd accomplished and challenges we've faced. http://tutormentor.blogspot.com/search/label/decade

I'm looking for forums where funder, volunteer, media, policy maker, business leader, and NPO leaders are sharing ideas and looking for ways to share responsibility for solving complex, long-term problems. Know of any good forums for this?