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Nicaragua Solidarity Concert with Kristen Graves at United Church on the Green Parish House

May 3, 2019 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Celebration of 35 Years of Solidarity        A Concert with Kristen Gravesto support NHLSCP work in Nicaragua.   Friday, May 3rd, 7- 8:30pmUCG Parish House323 Temple St.on the corner of Wall St., New HavenFeaturing the music of Pete Seeger on his 100th birthday.  Free parking around corner on Wall Street.See More
May 3, 2019
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Nicaragua Solidarity Concert with Kristen Graves at United Church on the Green Parish House

May 3, 2019 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Celebration of 35 Years of Solidarity        A Concert with Kristen Gravesto support NHLSCP work in Nicaragua.   Friday, May 3rd, 7- 8:30pmUCG Parish House323 Temple St.on the corner of Wall St., New HavenFeaturing the music of Pete Seeger on his 100th birthday.  Free parking around corner on Wall Street.See More
May 1, 2019
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Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride at Common Ground School

April 27, 2019 from 9am to 2pm
Ride West Rock to East Rock, with celebrations on both sides of New Haven area. Enjoy food, music, and explore our city's parks and neighborhoods.Rides: 5-mile family parade route.;12-mile, 20- mile, 40-mile, or metric century routes.Proceeds support 20+ great organizations, all working to create a greener and healthier community.See More
Apr 26, 2019
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Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride at Common Ground School

April 27, 2019 from 9am to 2pm
Ride West Rock to East Rock, with celebrations on both sides of New Haven area. Enjoy food, music, and explore our city's parks and neighborhoods.Rides: 5-mile family parade route.;12-mile, 20- mile, 40-mile, or metric century routes.Proceeds support 20+ great organizations, all working to create a greener and healthier community.See More
Apr 22, 2019

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Name of the Organization
New Haven Leon Sister City Project
Contact Person
Chris Schweitzer
Contact phone
203 562 1607
E-mail
nh@newhavenleon.org
Website
http://www.newhavenleon.org
Interest
Early Childhood, Education, Advocacy
Description Interest
Get Involved! Intern in Leon. Volunteer in New Haven



Community Education in Nicaragua


The New Haven/León Sister City Project is a progressive, binational, grassroots organization that fosters a partnership between the communities of Greater New Haven, Connecticut and León, Nicaragua. Our mission is to promote social justice.

We work to form fair and respectful relationships between the people of our two cities. Through delegations and other exchanges, we strive to understand and celebrate our respective cultures.

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NH Student Transportation Survey

Posted on July 17, 2023 at 2:24am 0 Comments

Help New Haven students collect data on school transportation. The students will use the data to propose ways to improve transportation and reduce climate and air pollution.  Take the 3 minute survey here.

Transportation is a crucial part of NHPS students’ lives but is also a major source of GHG (greenhouse gas)…

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PT Director of Development Opening- New Haven Leon SCP

Posted on July 12, 2023 at 3:25am 0 Comments

Director of Development

Part-time, hybrid or remote

About the New Haven León Sister City Project:

The New Haven León Sister City Project (NHLSCP) is a binational organization promoting social justice, education and…

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Join Storytelling Delegation to Nicaragua in July

Posted on May 15, 2015 at 3:36am 0 Comments

Storytelling Delegation to Leόn, Nicaragua - July 26 – Aug 2 2015

The New Haven/Leόn Sister City Project invites you to join a family oriented delegation (families with kids middle school age or older are welcome to join the group) to Leόn, Nicaragua this summer 2015. The trip is to experience the cultural and economic realities of the current Nicaraguan community through sharing stories and experiences between the generations and with members of the rural…

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At 9:37am on January 3, 2011, Lee Cruz said…

Chris,

Don't forget to post Sister City and NHEJN events.

Lee

At 7:44am on December 30, 2010, Lee Cruz said…

Chris,

Welcome to GNH Community. Glad you have joined us. Feel free to post information about any activity, event, program or service that you think will be of interest to local nonprofits or to the people they serve. You can post pictures and video too!

Happy New Year!

Lee

 
 
 

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An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit

By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...

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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda

We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...

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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!

The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...

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Supporting Pathways to a Strong Financial Future: Q+A with Allianz Life’s Kenna Poppler

Kenna Poppler of Allianz Life understands the power of LISC’s Financial Opportunity Center® model and how it helps strengthen the financial futures of individuals and families across the Twin Cities. Since 2022, Allianz Life’s support has helped pave a path to sustainable financial and career success for nearly 3,000 people. Learn why working with LISC Twin Cities to reduce barriers to economic inclusion is so important to Allianz Life, and to Poppler.

LISC Entrepreneurs of Color Fund Reaches $500M Goal, Sets New Benchmark of $1B in Small Business Lending

LISC announced today that the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF) has surpassed its $500 million goal for small business lending across the country—more than two years ahead of schedule. LISC is now expanding the program to double its impact, aiming to support $1 billion in financing for underserved businesses and communities. “We are working to level the playing field—to connect promising but overlooked businesses to affordable financing so that whole communities can benefit from economic development and growth,” said Steve Hall, LISC vice president of Small Business Lending.

John Moon Named President of LISC Green LLC to Lead Deployment of GGRF Funds

LISC announced today that John Moon is joining the organization to lead LISC Green LLC, a new affiliate that will spearhead LISC's Green House Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) activities and investments and help deepen LISC’s impact in sustainable community development. “These resources will help expand affordable housing to address our national housing crisis, expand income and wealth-building to offset local economic challenges, and make our communities healthier and more resilient,” Moon said

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