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Youth Violence Documentary Premier Invitation

Neighbors,

For the past 6 months, the Health Careers Ambassadors of the Hyde Square Task Force worked with an amazing film maker, Alex Gomez, and produced the documentary Looking for Peace, One Block at a Time. As a group, they really wanted to explore the devastating effects violence has on a young person, particularly their physical health and mental well-beings. Through the filming process, they were able to tell their own stories, connect with other families of victims, and most… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on May 23, 2008 at 8:05am — No Comments

What we can do about violence and crime in JP

Neighbors,

As you know there have been a couple of violent incidents in Jamaica Plain over the past couple of days. These incidents are very sad, and I wanted to offer you some steps you can take be a part of the solution.

Here's what we can do:

Read more below for details.…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on April 24, 2008 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Introducing the E-13/Jamaica Plain Neighbors Network

Neighbors,

Last night we (BPD - my day job) announced the E-13/Jamaica Plain Neighbors Network. This is the network where you can meet your neighbors in your actual neighborhood, get educated and support from BPD to organize and mobilize your neighbors to address crime, quality of life, as well as coordinate fun neighborhood happenings like pot lucks, yard sales, and block parties.

Check out the E-13/Jamaica Plain Neighbors…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on April 4, 2008 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Pay Pal Donations Fixed

Neighbors,

Thanks to those of you who brought to our attention that some of the Pay Pal button where not working. We have fixed all the buttons and encourage you to support the projects of interest and Neighbors for Neighbors (of course).

All donations may now be made on the Support Us page. Projects that need immediate funding include Youth… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 26, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Neighbors for Neighbors, JP Organizing Network is live!

Neighbors,

It's my pleasure to announce the Neighbors for Neighbors, JP Organizing Network is live!

Please feel free to create and join groups, discuss in the forums, make new friends, and generally just do stuff with and for your neighbors!

If you have any questions please see the user guide and support discussion in them forums.

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 9, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Getting there!

In response to the awesome feedback we got from you in the Neighbors for Neighbors 2008 Survey, last night Jon R., a board member and Chair of the NFN Technology Committee, and I worked late and made some big technology decisions.

We've chosen to:

Launch this, the Neighbors for Neighbors Organizing Network! The first folks who will be notified and invited to join are our Social Activity Group, Community Service Project, and Non-Profit partners so they can set up their… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 21, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Introducing the Neighbors for Neighbors Organizing Network

In response to the Neighbors for Neighbors 2008 Survey where over 50% of those who took the survey said they wanted more activity-based events and groups, we created the Jamaica Plain Organizing Network.

Unlike our last organizing model comprised of our blog, google groups, and hope, we created a one-stop shop for residents of Jamaica Plain to create, get members, organize, and communicate what they are working on to make a difference.

We also heard loud and clear that… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 14, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments