CSED Lower 9 News

Wonderful young volunteers from Newark, NJ   CSED was thrilled to welcome back the wonderful volunteers from North Star Academy and Vailsburg Middle School of Newark, NJ. This was their second time working with us. If you'd like help from our volunteers, please contact CSED Volunteer Manager Warrenetta Banks at 504-939-9012.  Paid youth summer internships The Renaissance Project is operating their 2nd Annual Regrowing Community Summer Youth Employment Program from June 15 - July 24, 2015 with a two-day orientation beginning June 11th. Each intern will work 25 hours per week and be paid $10 per hour. This is a great opportunity for youth workers to learn about local businesses and organizations.  Applications due today, June 5. Apply now.  Capstone raw honey available  Capstone Raw Honey is now available for purchase. Ten ounce jars (half pint) are $5 and 20 ounce jars (pint) are $10.  The honey will be available at Capstone Farmers Market Fridays, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at 5001 N. Claiborne Ave. It is also available at Urban Roots Garden Center, 2375 Tchoupitoulas St. You can even arrange for the honey to be delivered to your home. The money from the honey helps pay for food that Capstone grows and gives away to those in need as well as other Capstone projects in the Lower 9th Ward.    For more information, contact David at 504-534-5443 or  [email protected].  Sanchez Community Center now open Have you been to the new Sanchez Community Center? It's a beautiful facility which includes a pool, basketball court and gym. Visit the center today at 1616 Caffin Ave.  Sweet treats at Galvez Goodies Stop by Galvez Goodies today. Beat the summer heat with one of their snoballs. They even have a spacewalk for the kids. Galvez Goodies is located on the corner of Caffin and Galvez. Make It Right open house   Make It Right will host an open house next Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 5007 North Roman Street. Get a tour of their model home and take the first step toward homeownership.  RSVP online or by phone at 504-620-3200.

In This Issue Paid youth summer internships Capstone raw honey available Sanchez Community Center Sweet treats at Galvez Goodies Make It Right open house Holy Cross Neighborhood Association meeting Now Hiring: AmeriCorps   Project Homecoming is currently recruiting AmeriCorps members to serve in the 2015-2016 service year! They are looking for individuals who are motivated and passionate about safe, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and helping displaced families return home to New Orleans.    For more information about the AmeriCorps program, visit nationalservice.gov.    To apply for an AmeriCorps position with Project Homecoming, visit projecthomecoming.net. Holy Cross Neighborhood Association meeting Meet your neighbors and learn more about what's going on in our community at the Holy Cross Neighborhood Association meeting this Thursday, June 11, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Greater Little Zion Church, 5130 Chartres Street.    CSED Team  Chief Executive Officer  Arthur Johnson Program Manager Kathy Muse Volunteer Manager Warrenetta Banks Wetland Specialist John Taylor Energy Efficiency Assistant Charles Reddick Community Resilience Assistant Beverly Jackson Resiliency Manager for Coastal Restoration and Community Awareness  Rachel Pickens Stay Connected