All Blog Posts Tagged '02130' (88)

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

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

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

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

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