Author: Bobbi

  • Preliminary Notes from Next Steps Healthy Community

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    Below, please find a link to preliminary notes from the November 13th, Healthy Community Session.  A full report will be available no later than November 30, 2012.  Thank you again to all who participated, shared ideas and made a personal commitment! Healthy Community Easel 2- Filling the Gaps Healthy Community Easel 9- Filling the Gaps…

  • Preliminary Notes from Next Steps Learning Community

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    Below, please find a link to preliminary notes from the October 30th, Learning Community Session.  A full report will be available no later than November 16, 2012.  Thank you again to all who participated, shared ideas and made a personal commitment! Learning Community Easel 2- Encouraging Adult and Family Literacy Learning Community Easel 3- Enhancing…

  • Friendships for the sake of Friendship

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    Have you ever been out on a date, had a great time then never had a second date?  No regrets, in fact, you may have learned something about yourself or about the greater world at large.  Perhaps you went on five dates before you decided not to see the person again.  And then, perhaps at…

  • CDF transitions PAT students to Head Start

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    For many families, the first day of school is scary. It is frightening not only for children but for parents, who must learn to live with their children leaving home each day and spending their days at school. This is especially difficult for immigrant and refugee families who are sending their children into the American…

  • New Business Accelerator

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    Download Flyer. Clarkston Development Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the first VilCap-Start business accelerator, a collaboration with Social Enterprise @ Goizueta (at Emory University), Village Capital, Refugee Women’s Network, and the Clarkston Community Center.  This new program is designed to provide the most promising entrepreneurs with the business tools, network access, and financing they need to develop…

  • Phase III Beautification of Indian Creek Elementary

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    Just a month ago, over 70 volunteers washed windows, built trails, and removed over 2,200 pounds of litter at Indian Creek Elementary School. The next installment of this great work is October 13, 2012, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Phase III will involve cleaning the campus woods of garbage & vegetation to prepare for…

  • Small moments symbolize large changes

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    As we move through community development work, we are often asked to measure what we do.  While we look for the big movements, it is the small moments we witness that keep us moving. I was impressed at a recent meeting to watch the dynamics of two people who live in the community and probably…

  • Community Conversation Next Steps

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    We heard it loud and clear at the most recent community conversation.  Many of you asked:  What are the Next Steps?  In response to the high interest of the community, we have compiled a list of dates to discuss next steps and evaluate where to go.   Below are the dates and times for the…

  • Upcoming Opportunities

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    Are you looking for a chance to meet some new neighbors or reconnect with old friends?  Join fellow community members at one of these two upcoming events. Help Beautify Indian Creek Elementary Saturday, September 15, 2012 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Contact Susan Rawlins to volunteer Focus on Connection – Clarkston Community Development Conference September…

  • Clarkston Youth Initiative Tackles Violence

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      Clarkston youth are amazing… that is all there is to it! On July 28th, these amazing and brave youth with the Clarkston Youth Initiative hosted a conversation around violence at the Clarkston Community Center. There were over 70 people in attendance. The conversations followed the interest of the youth. We are grateful for the…