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Early Learning Community Trust Workshop
What if you had $25,000 to spend on an early learning project that would benefit your family and other families in Clarkston? Clarkston families with young children are invited to an Early Learning Community Trust Workshop on November 7, 2015. The workshop will be held at Georgia Piedmont Technical College Conference Center (495 North Indian Creek…
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October Education Assemblies at Refugee Family Literacy
Refugee Family Literacy, formerly Mommy & Me, a program of Friends of Refugees, is one of CDF’s strategic partners. The program provides ESL classes for the parents according to ability and, while the parents are in class, the children (ages birth to 4 ) participate in an early learning program. Assemblies are an opportunity for…
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Second Cultural Potluck A Success!
Home made cooking from Iraq, Sudan, and Clarkston was the highlight of the 2nd Cultural Pot Luck, Sunday,October 18, 2015. The potluck was held at the Clarkston Community Center. Over 40 adults and children of all ages sampled falafel, rice dishes, chicken wings, bean soup, and an array of cakes and other Iraqi desserts made…
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We’re Hitting the Re-Start Button!
July 8, 2015 Dear Partners, Supporters and Friends, Resource and funding changes have led us to reconsider CDF Action’s vision for our role in the Clarkston Community. So, after thoughtful consultation with Clarkston residents, partners and members of our staff, we have decided to “Hit the Re-Start…
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2015 Start:ME Clarkston Cohort Announced
CDF: A Collective Action Initiative is pleased to announce the 2015 Cohort of the Start:ME Clarkston Business Accelerator! THE COHORT According to Mathew George, CDF Economic Development Director, “The 2015 cohort reflects the diversity of Clarkston—ethnically, yes, but also the wide diversity of talents and interests that truly make this community unique. CDF is excited…
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Capacity Building at CDF: A Lesson in Life Savers
Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, over the course of two weekends CDF hosted “Community from Within,” workshops on capacity building for Clarkston, GA residents. In each of the workshops, participants were asked to consider a Life Savers® mint. They were then asked to envision and share their thoughts on what else they imagined the Life Savers® candy…
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Lorrie King Presents at Maya Angelou International Women’s Health Summit
CDF Community Health Director Lorrie King, MPH delivered two presentations at the Maya Angelou International Women’s Health Summit in Winston-Salem, NC. The Maya Angelou International Women’s Health Summit is a multinational collaboration dedicated to highlighting and improving the health of women around the world. National and international participants convened for two days of dialogue, planning…
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Look Out, the Parents Are Coming!
One day at Vision and Voice… The room grew warmer with chatter and excitement as each parent arrived. The group has been meeting monthly
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City of Clarkston Signs Welcoming City Resolution
Clarkston Becomes 29th City in Nation to Join Decatur, Georgia based Welcoming America’s Welcoming Cities and Counties Initiative
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Residents Select After School Collaborative as Trust Project
Last June, when CDF announced the creation of the Clarkston Community Trust, CDF did so by asking a few “what if” questions. What if residents had the opportunity to determine for themselves the use of financial resources for the betterment of the entire community? What if a fund existed that was devoted solely to community…