CSED Newsletter November 20, 2015

CSED begins season of thanks with Labyrinth Reflections   Join us Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., for Labyrinth Reflections, the perfect time to gather, reflect and meditate together around our Labyrinth of Love. The event takes place at 5620 Florida at Caffin Ave.  We look forward to seeing you there.  CSED presents Festival of Light and Water Join us this Sunday, Nov. 22, for two special events that will focus on our relationship with water.  CSED and Army Stelly will eliminate Bayou Bienvenue with the Festival of Light and Water, 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Just before this event, GNO Water Collaborative and Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies will feature acupuncture and a Red Tent Story Circle at their Healing Waters event, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Both events will take place at 5620 Florida Ave.   All Souls Gumbo Gala fundraiser tonight Join All Souls at their 3rd annual Soul-A-Bration Gumbo Gala Fundraiser to benefit their after-school program. The event will take place Friday, Nov. 20,  6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at All Souls Episcopal Church & Community Center, 5500 St. Claude Ave. The suggested donation for the evening is $25 and the master of ceremony for the event will be WWL-TV's Laura Buchtel.  The evening will feature a silent auction, live music, complimentary drinks and food and a "Gumbo Cook-Off" competition.   For more information, contact Reverend Edward Thompson or Carolina Gallop at (504) 218-8995.   Support Running Bear boxing club This Saturday, Nov. 21,the Lower 9th Ward Running Bear Boxing Club will host its first boxing match since Hurricane Katrina. The match will take place in the Sanchez Center, 1616 Caffin Ave., at 3 p.m.  Please support them by attending the event and donating to their GoFund me page. They are in need of repairs to their ring, new gloves, protective gear and shoes. Donate to their GoFundMe.  Make groceries at Sankofa FRESH Stop Market this Thanksgiving   FRESH Stop Market will be open this Saturday, Nov. 21 at 5029 St Claude Ave, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. This week's specials include bell peppers, 3/$1, homegrown Louisiana satsumas, 3/$1, local sweet potatoes, 4/$1, extra large bunches of collards and mustard greens,  2/$3 and Louisiana wild caught shrimp, $3.50/pound.    Also, Xavier University Health and Wellness Center and Wal-Mart Pharmacy will be a the market offering health screenings and flu shots.  Now hiring: Foundation for Louisiana   Foundation for Louisiana is now hiring a Coastal Resiliency Program Officer. Get the full job description and apply today.  All Souls in the news   A special news story in "The Advocate" recently highlighted the after-school program at All Souls Episcopal Church and Community Center. Read the full story.  3 winning ideas and open applications to launch yours   Foundation for Louisiana is now hiring a Coastal Resiliency Program Officer. Read the latest news from Propeller, a force for social innovation.

In This Issue Labyrinth Reflections CSED presents Festival of Light and Water Support Running Bear boxing club Make groceries at Sankofa FRESH Stop Market this Thanksgiving Now hiring: Foundation for Louisiana All Souls in the news News from Propeller Volunteer Spotlight Upcoming Community Events We've moved! Stop by our new office at  5227 Chartres Street. CSED volunteer spotlight Patricia Thomas and her husband Scott Atthowe volunteered with Steve Gonzales to help homeowner Ms. Mary Jones.  Upcoming community events    Holladay Market  shopping extravaganza Saturday, Nov. 21 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 1123 Lamanche St.    Tekrema Super Class Saturday, Nov. 21 (and every Saturday)  12 noon The Sanchez Center   1616 Caffin Ave.     Trees and Stormwater Management Workshop Saturday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Common Ground Relief Tree Farm 1515 Jourdan Ave.  RSVP   Central Missionary Baptist Church Career Empowerment Seminar Monday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 1438 Alabo St.   Tekrema Dance Forever! Workshop Series Monday, Nov. 23 7 p.m. Sanchez Center 1616 Caffin Ave,    PoEATry event  Monday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. Cafe Dauphine 5229 Dauphine St.   Neighborhood Participation Program Special Public Hearing Tuesday, Dec. 8 5 p.m.  City Council Chambers City Hall - Room 1E07)  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 Outreach Beverly Jackson Resiliency Manager for Coastal Restoration and Community Awareness  Rachel Pickens

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CSED Newsletter November 13, 2015

We've moved: new office space for CSED   CSED offices have moved, but not very far. Come visit us at our new office, just a block away from the old one, at 5227 Chartres Street. Volunteer Spotlight: Men of Zion   Last week, CSED welcomed 35 amazing volunteers from the Men of Zion. Year after year, they return to volunteer and uplift residents in our Lower 9th Ward Community.  City of New Orleans Neighborhood Summit this weekend CSED is partnering with the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office for the 2015 New Orleans Neighborhood Summit. It's a free, one-day conference featuring skill-building workshops in topics such as Discovering community leadership, Resilient New Orleans, Housing NOLA and Working strategically with government.  The Summit takes place Saturday, November 14, in the Professional Sciences Building on the campus of Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., beginning at 9 a.m.  Get more information and register today 1st Annual Holladay Market  The Lower 9 Collaborative is hosting the first annual Holladay Market shopping extravaganza Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. This event is a great time for the entire community to enjoy open mic, live music, shopping and festive libations in one place. This celebration will take place at 1123 Lamanche Street.    If you'd like to be a merchant or get more information, please contact Bill at 504-460-2689.  Fresh produce at Sankofa FRESH Stop Market    FRESH Stop Market will be open this Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5029 St Claude Ave, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Stop by to get your fresh produce, local greens and citrus.  Apply today for EPA Youth Advisory Group   EPA is seeking young adults, ages 18 to 29, who are involved in climate change efforts and/or advocacy, to apply to be part of a "first-of-its-kind" youth-led advisory work group to assist the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) in developing advice and recommendations to help EPA in developing best practices to address climate change concerns. Applications are due Monday, Nov. 30.    Apply today!

In This Issue We've moved: new office space for CSED City of New Orleans Neighborhood Summit 1st Annual Holladay Market Labyrinth Reflections Upcoming Community Events CSED begins season of thanks with Labyrinth Reflections   Join us Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., for Labyrinth Reflections, the perfect time to gather, reflect and meditate together around our Labyrinth of Love. The event takes place at 5620 Florida at Caffin Ave.  We look forward to seeing you there.  Fall gardening tips   As the weather changes, LSU Ag Center offers tips to help you care for your garden this fall.  Read more Upcoming community events    Make it Right Open House Sunday, Nov. 15 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.  1705 Jourdan Ave.   New Orleans 360: When Child Support Becomes a Debtors' Prison  Thursday, Nov. 19 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Dillard University Georges Auditorium, Professional Schools and Sciences Building 2601 Gentilly Boulevard    Soul-A-Bration Gumbo Gala Fundraiser Friday, Nov. 20 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. All Souls Episcopal Church & Community Center  5500 St. Claude Ave.     Healing Waters Sunday, Nov. 22 2 p.m. -5 p.m.  5620 Florida Ave. A community gathering focusing on the complex relationship New Orleanians have with water. There will be healing arts, story circles, and acupuncture.    Festival of Water & Light Sunday, Nov.22 5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  5620 Florida Ave. and Bayou Bienvenue Platform   An opportunity for residents and other to reflect and heal their relationship with water by using light and art.    Neighborhood Participation Program Special Public Hearing Tuesday, Dec. 8 5 p.m.  City Council Chambers City Hall - Room 1E07)  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 Outreach Beverly Jackson Resiliency Manager for Coastal Restoration and Community Awareness  Rachel Pickens

 

CSED Newsletter November 6, 2015

Mustard Greens flourish in the CSED Garden    Lower 9 neighbor Ike takes home mustard greens harvested from CSED Chartres Street garden. Volunteer Spotlight: Marquette University CSED is thankful for the wonderful volunteers from Marquette University. They've made many trips to volunteer in our community over the past few years. Here they are putting the final touches on the New Sankofa Market, located at the corner of St. Claude and Forstall.  Final days to register for City of New Orleans Neighborhood Summit  CSED is partnering with the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office for the 2015 New Orleans Neighborhood Summit. It's a free, one-day conference featuring skill-building workshops in topics such as Discovering community leadership, Resilient New Orleans, Housing NOLA and Working strategically with government.  The Summit takes place next Saturday, November 14, in the Professional Sciences Building on the campus of Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., beginning at 9 a.m.  Get more information and register today 1st Annual Holladay Market  The Lower 9 Collaborative is hosting the first annual Holladay Market shopping extravaganza Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. This event is a great time for the entire community to enjoy open mic, live music, shopping and festive libations in one place. This celebration will take place at 1123 Lamanche Street.    If you'd like to be a merchant or get more information, please contact Bill at 504-460-2689.  Support the Heart Walk and neighbor Robert Green  Lower 9 neighbor Robert Green has changed his lifestyle and lost weight to prevent heart disease. Support him and the American Heart Association by making a donation to the Heart Walk today.  Give now. Apply today for EPA Youth Advisory Group   EPA is seeking young adults, ages 18 to 29, who are involved in climate change efforts and/or advocacy, to apply to be part of a "first-of-its-kind" youth-led advisory work group to assist the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) in developing advice and recommendations to help EPA in developing best practices to address climate change concerns. Applications are due Monday, Nov. 30.    Apply today!

In This Issue Mustard Greens flourish in the CSED Garden Volunteer Spotlight: Marquette University City of New Orleans Neighborhood Summit 1st Annual Holladay Market Support Robert Green in the Heart Walk Apply today for EPA Youth Advisory Group Upcoming Community Events Win a Free Water Wise NOLA "Home Assessment" Upcoming community events    Fish Fry Friday, Nov. 6 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. All Souls Episcopal Church & Community Center 5500 St. Claude Ave.     Equity in the Water Sector Workshop Monday, Nov. 9 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.  Propeller 4035 Washington Ave. Register today   Free PresHall Brass Band Concert Tuesday, Nov. 10 (and every Tuesday this month) 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 1235 Deslonde St.     Tire Shop Redevelopment Meeting Thursday, Nov. 12 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m. Sánchez Center  1616 Caffin Ave.    Make it Right Open House Sunday, Nov. 15 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.  1705 Jourdan Ave.   New Orleans 360: When Child Support Becomes a Debtors' Prison  Thursday, Nov. 19 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Dillard University Georges Auditorium, Professional Schools and Sciences Building 2601 Gentilly Boulevard    Soul-A-Bration Gumbo Gala Fundraiser Friday, Nov. 20 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. All Souls Episcopal Church & Community Center  5500 St. Claude Ave.   Win a Free Water Wise NOLA "Home Assessment"    Global Green is giving away a free one-hour professional home assessment addressing problems of drainage and subsidence on your property.   Complete this online form to enter before 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6.    For more information, please contact Jeff Supak at [email protected] or (504) 525-2121. 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 Outreach Beverly Jackson Resiliency Manager for Coastal Restoration and Community Awareness  Rachel Pickens

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