Category: Events

  • Register for Community Transformation Course

    Have you ever wondered what you can do to transform your community? What role can you play? How do you get people together to make change? Join CDF for our Community Transformation Course. Registration is open January 28-February 18. Register online. HANDS ON LEARNING Designed to strengthen: – ability to organize your community – skills…

  • Preliminary Notes for Next Steps Playing and Connected Session

    Below, please find a link to preliminary notes from the January 24th, Playing and Connected Community Session.  A full report will be available no later than February 9, 2013.  Thank you again to all who participated, shared ideas and made a personal commitment!   Playing and Connected Community Easel 1 – Connecting People to People Playing…

  • Groups and locals collaborate on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service in Clarkston

    Come out to Clarkston and participate in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service this Monday, January 21st! The Clarkston Development Foundation joins the Clarkston Community Center and local  groups and community members as they work together to undertake a day of service work following the spirit and example of the renowned pastor and…

  • Submit Local Events & Activities Online

    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

    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…

  • Preliminary Notes from Next Steps Safe Community

    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…

  • Healthy Community Report

    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…

  • The Next Great Business Idea in Clarkston

    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…

  • Building a Stronger Workforce for Georgia Together

    A critical challenge for refugees trying to establish themselves in a new country is finding that first job. Cultural, language, and transportation barriers become roadblocks, and new Americans trying to connect with potential employers is a continual challenge. But it is a challenge that we can help to ease. On December 7th,  Building a Stronger Workforce for…

  • Learning Community Report

    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…