Category: News/Updates
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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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Start:ME Showcase
Start Micro-Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, also known as Start:ME, is an intensive 14-week accelerator program that provides the mostpromising micro-entrepreneurs in marginalized metro Atlanta communities with business training, mentorship support and early-stage financing needed to develop their businesses. At the Start:ME Showcase on May 7, the 15 Clarkston entrepreneurs hosted booths to display their business plans.…
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Clarkston Community Health Fair
Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Clarkston International Bible Church: 3895 Church St. Clarkston, GA 30021 The first annual Clarkston Community Health Fair is designed to encourage Clarkston residents to take ownership of their own health. The Health Fair is hosted by CDF, World Relief and New American Pathways. Attendees to the…
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Best Wishes to Sumaya
Sumaya Karimi has been an invaluable asset to the CDF team for over four years and has recently decided to moved on to her next adventure. During her time at CDF, Sumaya focused on several areas including restorative discipline and justice, anti-bullying work in schools, family outreach and public safety. Years ago, she was asked…
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Tell Me A Story!
The Third Annual Tell Me a Story! Festival is around the corner. Early learners and adults alike are invited to join in this special event which focuses on literacy and home language learning. The festival schedule is chock-full of storytellers, children’s authors, puppet shows and even an appearance by The Cat in the Hat. Literacy and language…
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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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Update on the Clarkston After School Collaborative
After school program directors, staff, and others concerned about youth met during the summer to develop projects to support after school programs. Plans for these projects will be finalized in August, so watch for an announcement in September! Funding for the projects is from the first CDF Community Trust process (2013-2014). Up to $50,000 will…
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Early Learning Network Continues to Build Connections
The Clarkston Early Learning Network (CELN) met August 20 at the Clarkston Library to share information about existing, new, and proposed programs and activities serving Clarkston families and young children. Exciting programs for children and pre-school teachers offered by the Carlos Museum and early childhood courses offered by Georgia Piedmont Technical College were presented. Reports…