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Mayor's 3rd Annual Green Awards

HI JP!

Here is an opportunity to honor a business or neighbor for their efforts

in helping make Boston a greener city.

See the nomination link below for the Mayor's 3nd Annual Green Business,

Residential, and Bike Awards!

To find more information and to download and submit forms, please go to

the City's website:

http://www.cityofboston.gov/environmentalandenergy/greenawards/

Have a great week.

Colleen… Continue

Added by Colleen Keller on February 4, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

Finalists for We Media “The Power of Us” Challenge

Neighbors,

I just received this email from Jenna at changemakers.net. Unfortunately, Neighbors for Neighbors, was not selected as a finalist. I am very grateful and honored by your support. In total we received 163 votes and were rate 4.9 out of 5 total stars.

Please do check out the amazing ideas that made the final cut. Here is what she wrote:

Dear Joseph:

I write you today with the list of finalists from We Media “The Power of Us” Challenge. In… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 4, 2009 at 6:06pm — No Comments

(RAD) Rape Aggression Defense System Course

Neighbors, this is a terrific course offered by BPD! I highly recommend it!

“Empowering Women Through Self Defense”

The R.A.D. Systems of Self-Defense are the official self-defense training programs of the National Academy of Defense Education. The (RAD) Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 29, 2009 at 6:06pm — No Comments

Vote for NFN so we can win $50,000

Neighbors,

Late last night a friend of mine told me about a very cool contest by We Media and Ashoka's Changemakers. They are searching to find the best new ideas for inspiring a better world through media and technology. They are looking for business and non-profit ideas and will award $50,000 in seed funding to the innovators who can bring the best ideas to life.

I submitted an application early this morning (thanks to Adrian D for editing) to expand our Neighbors for… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 22, 2009 at 12:38pm — No Comments

Introducing Neighbors TV

Neighbors,

While down in DC, producing the live video feed from inaugural events (watch here if you missed it www.servicenation.org), I had an idea. My idea is to create Neighbors TV and have you the neighbors, produce the show! It's live right now, go ahead and share something with our community. It's so easy you won't believe it.

To produce a show go to http://www.neighborsforneighbors.org and click on the Produce tab in the Kyte player and type in the code 0213. You'll… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 22, 2009 at 9:11am — No Comments

Extrememe Cold Weather Alert

CITY OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Office of the Mayor

Thomas M. Menino

For Immediate Release For More Information Contact

January 14, 2009 Press Office, 617-635-4461

***Dangerous Cold Weather Alert***

Temperatures to be near zero this week; City urges residents to stay warm, practice caution in using portable heating devices

Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced today that the City of Boston is taking all steps to keep residents safe in… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 14, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

The launch of www.usaservice.org Host or find an MLK day events

Neighbors,

Every time our nation has faced crisis, our national experience has shown Americans rise to the challenge. While government has an important role to play in helping rekindle our economy and addressing the problems our country faces, President-elect Obama believes each of us, as Americans, has a responsibility to do what we can for our communities and fellow citizens. The United States is once again at a crossroads and that is why the President-elect hopes to use the… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 7, 2009 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Holiday Drive worked out REALY REALY WELL!

Neighbors,

Welcome to 2009! I am pleased to report that after we sent out email that the Holiday Drive was not doing so well the funds poured in. THANK YOU!

Below are some pictures I took. More too come later.

Find more photos like this on Neighbors for Neighbors JP

Here is brief financial report.

In total we collected:… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 5, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

NFN holiday drive not doing so well can you help?

Dear Neighbors:

As many of you know, the Neighbors for Neighbors JP (NFN) 4th annual Holiday Drive will come to a close this Saturday, December 20th.

During this season, we seek to help families in our community celebrate the holidays by purchasing toys and warm clothing to keep our littlest neighbors safe from the cold. This year, our project is to raise money to purchase gifts for children who attend JP's Kennedy School. We have also partnered with our local police to… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 17, 2008 at 4:10pm — No Comments

Obama Calls for National Day of Service

Neighbors,

Check this out. Lets organize some service projects to 1/19/2008. Create an event now!.

Check out this great article that was just forwarded to me on http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com

December 17, 2008, 10:33 am

Obama Calls for National Day of Service

By Katharine Q.… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 17, 2008 at 12:44pm — No Comments

December Newsletter

Dear Neighbors:

A few quick action items and reminders for this holiday season:

First off, I hope you can all contribute to the Neighbors for Neighbors Holiday…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 7, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Vote Today!

Neighbors,

Please vote today!!!!

If you are not sure where to vote go to http://www.wheredoivotema.com/bal/myelectioninfo.php

Joseph and NFN crew.

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on November 4, 2008 at 9:37am — 3 Comments

Don't Vote

Just kidding, watch this… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 16, 2008 at 10:39am — No Comments

Neighbors for Neighbors Network Update

Hey Neighbors,

Last week our network platform had a major upgrade that has added quite a bit new functionality to the site including, (but not limited to):

- You can now choose to be notified of discussions in groups you belong to. Click "Follow" above the member box. (This functionality was built for us - prop to Jay from Ning).

- Your inbox and friend management center has moved from the top bar to the welcome box on the top right

- Your inbox is vastly… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on October 6, 2008 at 11:08pm — No Comments

Vote for Neighbors for Neighbors

The 2008 Best of JP reader survey has been announced. On question 39 - please fill in Neighbors for Neighbors!

http://jamaicaplaingazette.com/node/2929

Thanks,

Joseph and the crew!

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on August 12, 2008 at 2:22pm — No Comments

Block Party on Paul Gore tonight. All Welcome

Hey Neighbors, Come join us on Paul Gore Street for a SUPER FUN block party. Food, Music, Dancing, Side Walk Chalk, and lots of Neighbors. Bring something to share - or not - It's all good!

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on August 9, 2008 at 11:16am — No Comments

Crime Guns, Celebration of Life, Notifications of New Discussions

Neighbors,

I'm writing to invite you to a unique workshop tonight that explores where guns that are used in crime come from, and ironically, a celebration of life on a young neighbor who's life was taken aby a gun, a couple of months ago.

Please see the end of this post for an important notice about being notified of new discussions on the network.

Where do crime guns come from?

Tonight, at the Julia Martin House (by Stop and Shop), from 6 to 8… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on July 30, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Amber Alert - CANCELED

At approximately 12:44PM this afternoon, officers from District D-4 responded to the intersection of Arlington and Marlborough Streets for a custodial kidnapping.

On arrival, officers spoke to a social worker who reported to officers that the victim had been kidnapped by her father. The caller reported that the… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on July 27, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

New network address www.neighborsforneighbors.org

Neighbors,

Although the new front end landing page looked nice, we got feedback that it was confusing, and that it added an extra step. We agreed and removed it.

Now, when you type in www.neighborsforneighbors.org you are taken directly to this network. If you're looking for older blog posts or pictures you can find them at… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on June 26, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Neighbors for Neighbors featured on the NING Blog

Hey Neighbors,

The Neighbors for Neighbors network was just featured on the NING blog. What is NING? Ning is the social network technology platform behind our new awesome network.

Thanks to Mariko and all the folks at NING for their continued support and the NFN board member current and past who helped make… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on June 24, 2008 at 12:41pm — No Comments