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- Name of the Organization
- EMERGE Connecticut™
- Contact Person
- Jasmine Sams
- Job Title
- Director of Organizational Development
- Contact phone
- 2038334377
- jasmine@emergect.net
- Website
- http://emergect.net
- Interest
- Food Assistance, Energy Assistance, Career Assistance, Housing Assistance, Shelter, Health, Education, Adult Education, Financial Literacy, Advocacy, Arts, Economic Development
- Description Interest
- Founded in 2011 in response to the Great Recession and the highest incarceration numbers in state history, EMERGE Connecticut™ is a nonprofit social enterprise that assists formerly incarcerated people to successfully integrate back into their communities. Today, EMERGE Connecticut™ continues to provide vital services in a time of heightened support for decarceration in Connecticut and has served over 300 people returning home.
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Open Street Project
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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Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Emergency Management Consulting Firm is Charting New Territory, with Help From LISC
Houston-based Laveer Logix recently received a $260,000 working capital loan from LISC to expand its capacity to serve federal agencies and fuel growth through new contracts. The loan was supported by the Abbott-LISC Initiative to Support Diverse Businesses in Health and the LISC Entrepreneurs of Color Fund supported by JPMorganChase.Teacher Diversity is Important. Here’s What We’ve Learned about Recruitment Best Practices.
Research has shown that a diverse teaching staff has a positive impact on student performance. Daniel Stinfil, senior portfolio manager for LISC Charter School Financing, shares best practices from school leaders for attracting and retaining a diverse teaching and leadership staff.Standing Up for Small CDCs
In a new commentary for Shelterforce, LISC’s Bill Taft talks about the enormous value of small, community-focused development organizations to the people and places they serve—urging funders and investors to prioritize their well-being as part of larger strategies for place-based impact.
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