Author: Bobbi

  • Submit Local Events & Activities Online

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    As CDF works with the Clarkston community, we have seen and heard of a number of great activities.  If you have any events or activities that you would like to share, please submit them on this form. We will share this information at our Next Steps: Playing and Connected Session on January 24, 2013  

  • Safe Community Report

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    As promised, we are sharing a summary report of the actions and commitments discussed at the December 13th Next Steps gathering to discuss the Safe Community in Clarkston. It is inspiring to see and be part of the discussions that are happening around safety in Clarkston. We encourage you to share this information with any…

  • New Year, New People, New Opportunities

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    The New Year is approaching.  As I look back over the last year,   I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet so many people who live and work in Clarkston.  I am grateful for those who have shared their experiences, knowledge, culture, ideas and dreams with me. When I think of Clarkston, I think of…

  • Preliminary Notes from Next Steps Safe Community

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    Below, please find a link to preliminary notes from the December 13th, Safe Community Session.  A full report will be available no later than January 4, 2013.  Thank you again to all who participated, shared ideas and made a personal commitment! Safe Community Easel 1 – Pedestrian and Bike Safety Safe Community Easel 2 – Community Education about…

  • Principles of Community Building

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    Adapted from “Building Communities From the Inside Out” by John P. Kretzmann and John L. McKnight Community builders believe that every person has gifts. Community builders assert every person’s right to dignity. Relationships between individuals are the foundation of a strong community. Community members are always the center of community building. Leaders involve others as…

  • Healthy Community Report

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    As promised, we are sharing a summary report of the actions and commitments discussed at the November 13th Next Steps gathering to discuss the Healthy Community in Clarkston. It is inspiring to see and be part of the discussions that are happening around healthcare in Clarkston.  We know that individuals and groups are already moving forward…

  • Thankful for a Breathtaking Life

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    Refugee and immigrant life is breathtaking to me.  I cry many mornings from happiness as I drive down Church Street in Clarkston. I see an old Bhutanese couple walking down the street to go to an ESL class.  I see young boys dressed in yellow shorts and helmets riding bikes together.  I see a mother…

  • The Next Great Business Idea in Clarkston

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    See full description here. 15 entrepreneurs   14 weeks   Three loans of up to $10,000 Expert mentoring   Peer support Over 50 people attended the November 7th interest meeting to find out more about the Vil-Cap Start program for Clarkston. More interests meetings are being held: November 27th, 6:00pm-8:00pm Covington Library – 3500 Covington Hwy Decatur GA…

  • Knight Foundation hosts Community Network Builders

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    Last month, CDF’s Jeremy Lewis joined Community Network Builders from around the country, as part of the Knight Foundation’s work on informed and engaged communities.  Facilitators Frankie  Blackburn and Bill Traynor wrote a blog post summarizing the meeting:   25 senior Community Network Builders’ from around the country converged in Miami this past fall to talk…

  • Learning Community Report

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    As promised, we are sharing a summary report of the actions and commitments discussed at the October 30th Next Steps gathering to discuss the Learning Community in Clarkston.  We are energized by the level of commitment that everyone has shown and continues to show.  We know that many groups have already met to move forward…