Tag: neighbors
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Walk On Water Full House
There was a full house at both showings of Walk On Water last week. There were many moments of hope, inspiration, and humor, and many offering the opportunity for sober reflection on the cruelties of slavery. Coming together in acknowledgement of and with a willingness to learn from our shared history strengthens us as a…
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Time To Buy Your Tickets!
Juneteenth is not only a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery, it is a celebration of community. It is a time where we can reflect on how hope and freedom shape our lives, our struggles and progress as a nation, and our interdependence and resilience. In St. Joseph you will be able to celebrate…
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People You Should Know – Maria José Ramirez Braiz
This is the second in our series “People You Should Know” highlighting local leaders who exemplify values of community and collaboration. Meet Maria José Ramirez Braiz of Latinos Connect! AV: Let’s start with you – how long have you been in St. Joseph and what are your current roles in the community? Maria: I moved…
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People You Should Know – Loes Hedge
This is the first in a series of posts that will appear under the title “People You Should Know.” The series will highlight community leaders who demonstrate values of community and collaboration. Our questions are marked with an abbreviation for All Voices (AV) and answers with the name of our featured community leader. So please…
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Celebrating Community
Over 50 people braved the cold and joined us on January 19 for a great evening of community. The St. Francis Baptist Temple choirs filled the room with joyful sound, the food was plentiful, community leaders shared their insights, and several new connections were made. What comes next? That in part is up to you! …
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Join Us Despite The Cold!
Yes it’s cold AND yes, we are still meeting tonight! Join us TONIGHT January 19, 2024 at the historic Bartlett Center, 409 S. 18th Street. This will be a great evening of community with opportunities to meet and interact with people from across St. Joseph, hear the St. Francis Baptist Temple Choirs, and listen to…
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Martin Luther King Jr Day, 2024
On this day remembering the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. we pray that in our community, Love will prove stronger than hate, Hope will overcome fear, Care and compassion will bring new ways of healing, Respect and engagement will overcome indifference, Justice will guide our choices, and We will see significant…
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Ideas Into Action
In 2018, the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Greater St. Joseph launched an effort called Imagine St. Joseph 2040. That effort culminated in a vision of what St. Joseph might be by 2040 – a community of value and opportunity, one in which everyone belongs and everyone has a chance…
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Join Us January 19!
Join us January 19, 2024 at the historic Bartlett Center, 409 S. 18th Street. This will be a lively evening with opportunities to meet and interact with people from across St. Joseph, hear the St. Francis Baptist Temple Choirs, and listen to insights from several community leaders about how we can work together. Doors will open…
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Community Connecting
This also is what community looks like — people coming together to share common concerns and thoughts. Our dialogue at InterServ on November 16 focused on engaging and empowering youth in our community. It was a lively and thoughtful discussion, and many of the ideas generated focused on relationships and connections. And connection is the focus…
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The Data We Need
It is often said that what gets measured gets done. As we identify ways to support and empower our youth we should also ask, what data is needed to measure progress? What data will help us best ensure that we are making the right investments and providing our youth with opportunities to grow and prosper? …
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Investing In Our Youth
Participants in past dialogues have identified the rising cost of many activities for youth as a significant issue. As the author Matthew Desmond observed in his recent book Poverty, By America, “The best way to ensure that opportunity is unequal and unfair is to charge for it.” Here in St. Joe, who is being excluded…
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