Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor)'s Blog Posts Tagged 'Jamaica Plain' (35)

Introducing Neighborhood Groups for Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Meet your neighbors where you live and communicate about what is happening in YOUR neighborhood here in Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130.

Join your neighborhood group now! To join, click on the shaded area where you live and click on the link to join your neighborhood group!

Some suggestions on how to use the Neighborhood Groups:

1) Coordinate a street yard sale!

2) Organize a street or park clean up for Boston Shines!

3) Host a pot luck!

4) Report a… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on April 9, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

TODAY 1:00 PM, 403 Centre: The Milky Way/Bella Luna's FAREWELL + REBIRTH PARADE!!!

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… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 22, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

MEDIA ADVISORY: 3-11-2009 - BUILDING ON THE PROMISE OF HOPE AND CHANGE, NEIGHBORS SOCIALIZE AND ORGANIZE IN JAMAICA PLAIN

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… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 11, 2009 at 8:44am — No Comments

What we will accomplish tomorrow night at the Expo

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… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 10, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Craig Newmark from Craigslist.com just blogged about Neighbors for Neighbors

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 — No Comments

We Socialize. We Organize. We Make a Difference!

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… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 5, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

I need your help with the Community Organizing Expo

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… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on March 3, 2009 at 9:53pm — No Comments

Super fun volunteer ops in Jamaica Plain

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… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 28, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

5 ways to make a difference right now

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!

RSVP here:… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 25, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Vote for Joseph and The Mug Projects on Changents.com

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… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 20, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

600 Members and on our way!

Neighbors,

Over the last four years we struggled to find a suitable online organizing platform to meet our offline efforts here in Jamaica Plain. Good news is I think we've found it!

This evening our 600 member joined. Even more exciting is that many of your are actually using the network. You're creating and joining groups, participating in discussions, registering for the March 11 Expo, and connecting with friends to name a few.

We've worked really hard to get… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 17, 2009 at 9:38pm — No Comments

NeighborsTV tour of COLLISION14:pov at Axiom Gallery in Jamaica Plain

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… Continue

Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 15, 2009 at 5:06pm — No Comments

Community Organizing Expo, March 11 @ the MilkyWay

Be the change you seek

at the Neighbors for Neighbors

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING EXPO…

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Added by Joseph Porcelli (Chief Neighbor) on February 8, 2009 at 10:23pm — 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

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