SPNA Vision - Springfield Promise Neighborhood

With Thanks to Our Event Sponsors
Champaign Residential Services, Inc. (CRSI)
Dole Food Company
Fazoli’s Restaurant
Springfield City Schools
The Welker family
With Thanks to Our 2014 Supporters
American Family Insurance
Berner Screen Printing
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Cedarville University
City of Springfield & the Police Department
Clark County Prosecuting A orney’s Office
Clifton Ave. Church of God
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Dollar General
Gill’s Meet Market
Max’s Jewelers & Loan
Klosterman Baking Company
Kroger
Meijer
Neighborhood Housing Partnership
Springfield City School District
Springfield Promise Neighborhood
Walmart
Whitacre’s Pharmacy
Wi enberg University
P.O. Box 2503
Springfield, OH 45501
937-9679-0606
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Visioning Dinner
March 26th, 2015
2015
Community
Visioning
Dinner
Growing Children, Growing
Community
Welcome
Bob Welker, Director, Springfield Promise Neighborhood
Lamont Salley, Chairperson, SPN Association
Fruit
Quality education,
Family activities
Every year, we hold an annual general meeting
called the Community Visioning Dinner. This
serves as a time for us to check in with you,
our neighbors and our school and community
Prayer
2,000 hours
volunteered
“Promise Grows”
“Building a Food Rich Community”
effort to create the future that we want for our
Bob Welker & Table Hosts
welcome you to our 2015 annual general
meeting. Let’s keep on “being the Promise.”
Dinner
Salad, Spaghe i, Cake
Lamont Salley, SPNA Chairperson
Join our volunteer list to learn about one-time opportunities
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Help us organize a talent show (Next Talent Show meeting is
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Help us organize family activities and advocacy opportunities
(next meeting: April 14th or every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9:30am)
30 parents advocate
for quality education
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Attend monthly school board meetings with other residents/parents
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Support your local school by helping home room teachers, by sitting
with kids at lunch, by watching the cross walks after release, etc.
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Activity
heroes that have gone over-and- beyond in the
youth and families. I would like now to warmly
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Kent Brooks, Director, IMANI Gospel Choir, Wi enberg U.
track. The Community Visioning Dinner is also
to work for our children” and honor specific
measure our progress in achieving our long-term goals
Ty Short, Arts Engagement Leader, AmeriCorps VISTA
Video
accomplished by all of us “coming together
Complete a Promise Connect capacity survey and help us
March 27 at 10:00am, or any Friday)
Entertainment
partners, to make sure that we are on the right
a place where we can celebrate what has been
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Stem
Rev. David Co o, Pastor, Clifton Ave. Church of God
A Warm Welcome
What You Can Do Now
Support the Lincoln and Perrin Woods Elementary PTAs (next PTA
event is Family Game Night at Lincoln 5:00 on April 17)
75 youth/families
Participate in
activities
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Help prepare a meal for our Family Café participants (Family
Cafés occur Thursday evenings at Lincoln & Perrin Woods)
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Practice performing arts with a child for 6 weeks in the summer
(Talent show to be held July 24 at Lincoln Elementary)
SPNA Springfield High School, Hayward Builders Club
Celebration
Raffle Bob Welker, SPN
Accomplishments Denise Harris, Vice-Chair, SPN
Association
Promise Heroes Stephanie Davis, School Readiness Leader
Jan Williams, Community Developer, Perrin Promise
Closing
Eric Smith, Community Coordinator, SPN
1 youth center
fundraising campaign
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Join a resource development team to help us raise funds for a
youth center
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Volunteer when we build the center in 2017
5 new partnerships
(Program Support)
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Partner with Promise Connect as an organization
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“Like” us at facebook.com/springfieldpromise
$1,000 raised
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Contribute to a youth center or summer arts experience
Root
(Donations can be made to Springfield Promise Neighborhood
Association @ P.O. Box 2503)
Springfield
Promise
Connect
A Vision Takes Root
Since 2010, 750 neighbors have participated in our
community listening process. People have said that
A fun neighborhood
by focusing on the 10 things listed on the right, we
A place full of activities for children, families and the
will build a neighborhood where ALL OUR youth
elderly.
succeed and thrive.
Springfield Promise Grows
A safe neighborhood
A safe, nurturing place where neighbors look out for
each other
Connecting kids to
opportunities
Based on this feedback, the SPNA presented at the
We are a network of youth, residents, and families
to inspire a more active, a ractive and stable
advocating for quality education, supporting our local
neighborhood.
schools, providing youth and family activities
We Envision...
2014 annual meeting a set of initiatives designed to
A connected neighborhood
move these 10 priori- ties forward. Our progress in,
A place of belonging, where neighbors know each
and goals for, each of these is out- lined here. The
other well.
Springfield Promise Grows initiative was launched
A stable neighborhood
A place where every family and neighbor is financially
Springfield Promise Blooms
stable.
A vibrant neighborhood
With this assembly’s approval, we moved forward
Help us achieve our 2015 goals!
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Fun, youth and family-focused neighborhood
recognized as a great place to live
in 2014 by engaging 39 gardeners in 7 school and
A place that embraces its cultural, spiritual and ethnic
diversity.
community gardens to grow fresh produce for their
An aĴractive neighborhood
families and neighbors, while influencing the lives
An neighborhood with places of beauty and recreation.
of 36 children and youth.
A youth-focused neighborhood
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30 youth/families participate in activities
We are seeking in 2015 to build on this foundation
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30 parents advocate quality education
with the additional support of a USDA Farm to
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2,000 hours volunteered (adults & youth)
School grant.
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$1,000 raised (donations, in-kind, events)
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5 new partnerships (program support)
A place where youth, and their family, thrive and feel
at home.
A recognized neighborhood
A neighborhood known as a great place to live, work,
raise a family.
To get involved in this or any of our
2015 initiatives outlined in this report,
call Eric at 926-3444.
An active neighborhood
An environment that inspires an active and healthy
lifestyle.
A supportive neighborhood
Some of our 2014 accomplishments...
A place that surrounds its youth and families with
genuine care.
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200 a end talent shows at Lincoln and Perrin Woods schools
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55 parents a end weekly Family Café events on average
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1,000 parent volunteer hours support local schools
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Promise Advocates improve substitute teacher policies
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the world”
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Project Kids fundraising initiative launched
Margaret Mead
Springfield
Promise
Grows
What You Can Do Now
Fruit
Safe, connected,
supportive
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Complete a Promise Village capacity survey and help us
measure our progress in achieving our long-term goals
Stem
5,000 hours
volunteered
Planting promise in our
neighborhoods
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Visit one of our Safety Collaborative meetings at 1408 Clifton Ave.
(April 21 or any 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30)
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Join the Promise Village planning commi ee on April 14 at 12:00 (Or
any second or fourth Tuesday of the month)
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We are a network of youth, residents, and families using
school, backyard, and community gardens to grow a vibrant
Help us get the word out about Hot Spot and Tip Submit cards
(including at the Spring Fling cookout April 25 from 1:00-5:00)
neighborhood, and sharing life in the process
75 blocks covered by
a dedicated resident
Help us achieve our 2015 goals!
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Active, healthy, a ractive stable neighborhoods
that contributes to the academic, social, and
career success of youth
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30 residents receive
Training, support
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next meeting held on April 21st at 5:30 at 1408 Clifton)
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Join the Neighborhood watch & receive self-paced training materials
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Participate in Clark State’s Building Leaders to Build Community
certificate-level course (next class is April 1st at 5:30)
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3,000 lbs. fresh, locally grown produce 30 youth
15 school, community, backyard gardens
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7,500 hours volunteered (adults & youth)
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$4,000 raised (donations, buying local)
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5 new partnerships (program support)
Some of our 2014 accomplishments...
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39 residents growing food for their families and neighbors
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30 children receive experiential learning from positive adults
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6 high school students gain agricultural work experience
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7 school and community gardens join the Promise Grows network
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School families participate in Farm Day with local farmers
A end the Citizen’s Police Academy (visit ci.springfield.oh.us/
depts/police/cpa.htm)
or adults a end training
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Become a Neighborhood Connector and reclaim your block (the
600 people attend
hosted events
(i.e. Peace March)
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Become an ambassador and carry the message of the March for
Peace & Unity (August 4 in conjunction with National Night Out)
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Join the Safety Team and help us with turnout (April 21 or every 3rd
Tuesday at 5:30 at 1408 Clifton Ave.)
Root
5 new partnerships
(Program Support)
$1,000 raised
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Partner with Promise Village as an organization
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Place Hot Spot/Tip Submit card racks at your location
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“Like” us at facebook.com/springfieldpromise
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Support the March for Peace & Unity (Donations can be made to
Springfield Promise Neighborhood Association @ P.O. Box 2503)
Springfield
Promise
Village
What You Can Do Now
Fruit
Active, healthy,
attractive, stable
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Complete a Promise Grows capacity survey and help us measure
progress in achieving our long-term goals
Stem
7,500 hours
volunteered
Because it takes a
village to raise a child
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Join our volunteer list to learn about one-time opportunities
(Lincoln Elementary garden work day is April 18 from 10-12:00)
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Join the Promise Grows planning commi ee on April 14 at 12:00
(Or any second or fourth Tuesday of the month)
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We are a network of youth, residents, and families working
together to build our neighborhoods as great places in
Help us clean up the neighborhood during Earth Day week
(then join us at the Spring Fling cookout April 25 from 1:00-5:00)
which to live, work and raise a family
Help us achieve our 2015 goals!
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Safe, connected, vibrant, and supportive
neighborhoods raising hopeful, secure, and
caring youth
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600 turn out for events (ie Peace March)
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30 residents receive training and support
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75 blocks covered by dedicated residents
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5,000 hours volunteered (adults & youth)
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$1,000 raised (donations)
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5 new partnerships (program support)
Some of our 2014 accomplishments...
15 school,
community, and
backyard gardens
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Apply for a Promise Grows backyard garden kit (April 18 kickoff )
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Become a Promise Grows gardener at a community garden
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Volunteer to help our junior gardeners at a school garden
30 youth or adults
attend training
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Sign up to receive notices about upcoming trainings
(i.e. canning or gardening classes, Master Gardener mentoring)
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Attend the Land and Freedom film screening and forum to discuss
Springfield’s food issues on April 8 at 6:30 at Wittenberg
3000 lbs of produce
grown/consumed
locally
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Help run the Springfield Grows Farmer’s Market stand (Saturdays)
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Help sell produce at neighborhood fresh produce stands (varies)
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Become a Promise Grows gardener and grow fresh, local produce
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Join a food preparation team and sign up to cook at various events
5 new partnerships
(Program Support)
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Partner with Promise Grows as an organization
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“Like” us at h ps://m2.facebook.com/promisegrows
$4,000 raised
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Invest in Promise Grows at kickstarter.com/promisegrows
Root
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45 people a end monthly meetings with law enforcement
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National trainer equips 22 residents, launches local NT network
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100 blocks canvassed, increasing the use of hot spot cards
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25 Connectors supported to maintain their block
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Follow us on Facebook to learn how to buy from our gardeners
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Clark State adopts Connector program
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Visit the Promise Grows stand at the Springfield Farmer’s Market
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mutually SUPPORTIVE neighborhood
ACTIVE & healthy neighborhoods
neighborhood RECOGNIZED for the good things
neighborhood focused on YOUTH success
ATTRACTIVE neighborhoods of beautiful places
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culturally & spiritually VIBRANT neighborhood
economically STABLE neighborhoods
CONNECTED and neighborly neighborhood
SAFE neighborhood absent crime
FUN neighborhood with youth & elderly activities
behavior
youth
& backyard gardens
more active lifestyle
economic resiliency
of security & caring
of community
Increase the sense
leaders
supporting local
Equipping &
activities
youth & schools
mentoring,
supporting youth
place for kids
Residents
education
advocate strong
provides a safe
Youth center
educational
involved with
Residents
Whole family
Parents
sahbahloveya@yahoo.com
The Safety Collaborative is launched and contributes to an over 100% decrease in criminal cases handled by the County Prosecutor’s office
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937-9679-0606
Parent participation in the life of their local school in-creased by an estimated 75%, including an average turnout rate of 55 weekly Family Cafés
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P.O. Box 2503 Springfield, OH 45501
2,000 residents and youth turned out to SPNA organized or supported events, which provide opportunities to come together and be a community
helpers
39 gardeners in 7 school and community gardens grew fresh produce for their families and neighbors while influencing the lives of 36 child & youth
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the neighborhood, we have made a difference. For example, in 2014...
By working together as neighbors, by using our gifts to meet the aspirations of
Healthier eating,
Food security &
of local food
Building a climate
& anti-social
career success of
School, community
Local consumption
Reduce crime
Academic, social,
neighborhood. And we developed three core strategies, including...
Then, we looked at what abilities, gifts and interests already exist in the
building a…
that the focus should be on
youth & families?” We heard
this a great neighborhood for
neighbors, “what would make
First, we asked 750
Springfield Promise Neighborhood Association