CSED Newsletter March 4, 2016

Volunteer Spotlight: Xavier University   Thank you to the amazing students of Xavier University of Louisiana for the love they showed CSED and the hard work they did in our community.  It's not too late to sign up for volunteer help! We'll have lots of volunteers this month and CSED is looking for more Lower 9 residents who could use their help.   To sign up, stop by our new office at 5227 Chartres St. or give us a call at  504-324-9955. With your votes, we can win   Vote Every day! CSED has a chance to win a share of $50,000 from Gulf Coast Bank. The bank rewards a total of $50,000 to the top 10 local non-profits voted on by the community. Voting will take place online through March 15, 2016.   Vote every day for CSED today! Lower 9th Ward Homeowners Association to host emergency community meeting All community members are invited to attend an emergency Lower 9th Ward Community Meeting to discuss 5 developers with plans to rebuild rental properties. The event will take place this Saturday, March 5, 11 a.m., at Trinity Church and Community Center, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave. For more information, contact the Lower 9th Ward Homeowners Association at 504-943-6000 or Willie Calhoun at 504-606-2603.  Lunch, prayer and giveaways at All Souls   All Souls Episcopal Church and Community Center is hosting a free luncheon and prayer service this Sunday, March 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. All are welcomed to attend.    In addition to a home cooked meal, attendees can participate in a food pantry raffle, designer suit giveaway, youth music concert and health fair.  To RSVP, call 504-218-8995. The Hunt is on...for Easter Eggs Join the Lower 9 House of Music at the Lower 9th Ward Easter Egg Hunt. It's at day of fun in the park with music, games and food.    The event will take place Easter Sunday, March 27, 1 p.m. at Oliver Bush Park. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. Free documentary screening with focus on early childhood  Mark your calendars for a free screening of "The Raising of America: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation", a five-part documentary series that aims to reframe the way Americans look at early child health and development. The screening will take place Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Sanchez Center, 1616 Caffin Ave., with episodes "Signature Hour" and Wounded Places".

In This Issue Vote for CSED to win a share of $50,000 Paid youth internship Save the Date: Connect the Nine City to host Neighborhood Engagement events Free business information sessions Save the Date: Connect the Nine   Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Connect the 9 Community Bike Ride Saturday, April 2.    All are welcomed to attend the next Connect the 9 committee meeting Wednesday, March 9, 6 p.m., at the Global Green house, 409 Andry St.    To get involved, visit www.facebook.com/connectthe9 or call 504-861-4835.  City to host Neighborhood Engagement events   The city of New Orleans will host two Neighborhood Engagement events:  Neighborhood Leaders Roundtable on Public Safety Saturday, March 5, and a weekly Civic Leadership Academy each Wednesday, starting March 30.    Get details and register today Free business information sessions   Learn about business opportunities with New Orleans' festivals at a free business information session, hosted by the city of New Orleans. A total of five sessions will take place each Wednesday through March 16. For more information, call 504-658-4237 or e-mail [email protected].    Get details and register today. 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