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Neighborhood Improvement David Mitchell
Role of the Black Family Development
Introduction of Presentation Team Neil Sweat - Resident Co-Convener Henry Hilliard Kayla Jan Wiley
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What is Neighborhood Improvement Neighborhood Improvement is…
People coming together to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment with all the necessary resources to ensure the success of children, youth and families in the Osborn Community
This will be accomplished by developing programs that
• Address Home Ownership and Repair• Improve Parks and Open Spaces• Supports and Youth Friendly Environment, and• Promotes Neighborhood Pride
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The Assets in Osborn Over 14,000 Youth live in the area Homeownership Rate is 66% Increasing Cultural Diversity Strong Business Ownership Osborn High School & Brenda Scott Libraries, recreation Centers, and Houses of
Worship St. John Conner Creek
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Opportunities for Improvement
Over 35.8% of the population are children living in poverty
Unemployment is higher than the city, state, and national average
Single Family Households represent 30% of the houses
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The Future Quality of Life
Improve the environment to address chronic illness, and health issues
Availability of jobs and job training programs for residents
Dealing with the illegal dumping issue Lowering crime rate Clean up of alleys, vacant lots, debris
removal
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The Future Invest in community recreation facilities Develop a plan for reuse of vacant school
sites Invest money in schools (Osborn School
Pool) Create 250 block clubs Establish Osborn Merchants Association
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How We Get There A Network of Resources
Man Network & Von Stubben CB Patrol Youth Summit Improved Relationship between Police and
Community Mapping of vacant property and community
assets Target Specific Grants
Youth Summer Employment
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Next Steps Abandoned home removal programs Establish program for home repair
(seniors) Urban Farming & Gardening (@ Osborn
Greenhouse) Transport Kids to after-school program Establish a Kids Safe House Communication Tools
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Next Steps
Raising funds in our community An example
The Skillman Good Neighborhood Initiative Block Club Contest
Sponsored by Black Family Development
Tell us about your most creative or successful Block Club Event idea or Fundraising idea and you can win cash prizes. ItÕs fun and a great way to
share your ideas with your neighbors.
6 FIRST PRIZES @ 200.00
6 SECOND PRIZED @ 150.00 6 THIRD PRIZES @ 75.00
Contest Rules
You must be a resident of one of the 6 neighborhoods sponsored by Skillman. One entry per address, please. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
Your idea must be typed or neatly printed and contain 500 words or less. Every resident is eligible to win
All entries become the property of Skillman. Entries are due by: Mail your entry to:
Selected ideas from all 6 neighborhoods will be printed and made available in booklet form to all residents.
Good Luck!!!!!!!!
Jan Wiley 248-544-7864 home [email protected]
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The End
Thank You