New Orleans Style Parade to Relocate Landmark Restaurant
Bella Luna Restaurant and The Milky Way Lounge Moves to New Location
After fifteen years as an award-winning restaurant, entertainment complex and neighborhood institution in the Boston area, (raising some $500,000.00+ during their tenure for local charities and non-profits), Bella Luna Restaurant and The Milky Way Lounge will officially…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 22, 2009 at 9:30am —
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A New Era of Service
During this economic crisis, the President says, the need for an army of volunteers is more urgent than ever.
By Barack Obama
I started my career more than two decades ago as a community organizer on the South Side of Chicago, working with churches to help neighborhoods that had been devastated by plant closings. Block by block, we fought to create job-training…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 20, 2009 at 4:30pm —
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Neighbors - Please pass on to youth you know!
This is the last chance to register with the HOPELINE to work through the Boston Youth Fund during the summer of 2009! All applicants must be residents of Boston and be between the ages and 15 and 17 years old. You must turn 15 on or before July 5, 2009 and cannot turn 18 on or before August 14, 2009.
Register online at
www.bostonyouthzone.com by clicking on the Summer Jobs…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 12, 2009 at 4:04pm —
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An astounding 315 neighbors attended the Neighbors for Neighbors Jamaica Plain Community Organizing Expo at the MilkyWay last night.
Below are pictures and video from the event. Enjoy!
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 12, 2009 at 4:00pm —
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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR 3.11.2009
Contact: Joseph Porcelli
Phone: 857-222-4420
Email: Jporcelli@neighborsforneighbors.org
BUILD ON THE PROMISE OF HOPE AND CHANGE
NEIGHBORS SOCIALIZE AND ORGANIZING AROUND COMMON INTERESTS AND PASSIONS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
March 11, 2009 (Jamaica Plain, MA). Jamaica Plain residents will descend upon the Milky Way Lounge and Lanes tonight to share/table their social activity club and service project ideas…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 11, 2009 at 8:44am —
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Neighbors,
Tomorrow night (Wednesday, March 11 from 7 to 9pm) at the
MilkyWay (405 Centre), we the members of Neighbors for Neighbors, will host our Community Organizing Expo!
Tomorrow night, we will build on the promise of hope and change by socializing and organizing around our common interests and passions to make a difference.
By attending, you'll learn about, and be able to join, the incredible social activity clubs…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 10, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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How cool is that?
Check out
Craig Newmark's post.
Thanks Craig!
Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 10, 2009 at 12:29pm —
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In the last 30 days over 130 of you have joined this network. Welcome and Thank you!
If you are wondering what we are all about, here's what I think best describes us: (leave a comment to let me know what you think).
Neighbors for Neighbors connects neighbors and keeps them connected by making it possible for them to successfully organize around their common interests and passions.
We encourage neighbors to build on the promise of hope and change, and…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 5, 2009 at 11:30pm —
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Neighbors,
The Community Organizing Expo is next Wednesday, March 11, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Milky Way - 405 Centre.
If you plan on starting new group or want to represent your non-profit PLEASE register now - http://www.neighborsforneighbors.org/group/springexpoexhibitorsgroup
Also, we ARE IN SERIOUS NEED OF VOLUNTEERS. I can't do this without you!
Here is how you can pitch in:
Promotion:
Please invite everyone you know in…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 3, 2009 at 9:53pm —
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March 1, 2009 City Declares Snow Emergency at 10PM Tonight!
Here is a
map of public parking if you need a spot.
Mayor Thomas M. Menino today declared that a snow emergency and parking ban will go into effect at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2009.
Boston…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 1, 2009 at 6:00pm —
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Yo Neighbors:
Looking for a super fun and social volunteer opportunity? I've got you covered - be a volunteer at the Neighbors for Neighbors Community Organizing Expo on March 11th at the Milky Way!
Here are the choices:
- Be an exhibitor usher (we need 2) from 5:45 to 7 pm. Role: Check in exhibitors and direct to tables.
- Be a Greeters/Nametaggers (we need 8), One shift of four from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, and another from 8:00 to 9:00 pm. Role: warmly welcome…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 28, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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Neighbors,
HERE ARE FIVE WAY YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW!
Number 1: Participate in the Neighbors for Neighbors Community Organizing Expo on Wed. March 11, 7 to 9 pm at the Milky Way.
Meet neighbors and local organizations that share your interests! Join an existing group or better yet, start your own!
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 25, 2009 at 5:30pm —
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Neighbors:
A couple of weeks ago I entered the The Mug Project in the "Pitch the city" make Beantown Greentown contest and The Mug Project was selected as one of the top ten contestants!!!
To win I need you help and support. Here is how you can help:
Please go to
http://www.changents.com/change-agents/joseph-porcelli/story and join, and support me.
Here is what…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 20, 2009 at 7:00pm —
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Neighbors,
Check out the video tour I filmed for
NeighborsTV of the recent show COLLISION14:pov at Axiom Gallery on Friday Feb 13.
For more information, visit
www.axiomart.org or call…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 15, 2009 at 5:06pm —
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Folks - come on down and rock out with us on the Planning Committee as we create amazing action steps to make this Spring Expo a phenomenal success.
Sunday, February 15th
3pm - 4pm
53 Forbes Street
We will address the steps taken thus far, as well as share what comes next. Depending upon your passion and available time, we will coordinate tasks. We respect each other's time and will keep this meeting brief and to the point.
This is a terrific way to…
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Added by Juliet-Community Change Catalyst on February 12, 2009 at 5:00pm —
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Be the change you seek
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 8, 2009 at 10:23pm —
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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…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 4, 2009 at 6:06pm —
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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…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 29, 2009 at 6:06pm —
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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…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on January 22, 2009 at 12:38pm —
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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…
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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on December 17, 2008 at 4:10pm —
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