06/01/2007
Quick Connections # 92
IN THIS ISSUE:
• MC-D Hosts Immigration Forum
• Updates on 100 Family Study
• Community Learning Network Seeks Community Research Volunteers
• Neighborhood Conference at West High
• Job Openings
• Upcoming Events & Meetings
MC-D Hosts Immigration Forum
Over 25 people attended an immigration forum hosted by MC-D on Wednesday, May 30, 2007. Barbara Melton from the office of Homeland Security and a a representative from the Mexican Consulate spoke about current immigration laws and citizenship, and answered questions from the group. More of these informal meetings are planned. For more information, contact Gloria Marrujo at 720-891-4912 or gmarrujo@mcdenver.org.
Participant Family Data Collection (PFDC) or 100 Family Study
The 100 Family Study, a longitudinal study of 100 families engaged in MC-D activities is being implemented by the MC-D Community Research Team. To date, 13 interviews have been completed, with a goal of 100 by the end of this year. If you know of a family who is actively involved in MC-D related activities, who would be a good candidate (English or Spanish speaking) for this study contact Veronica Quezada at 720-891-4915. Families are interviewed once a year and are compensated for their time.
Community Learning Network (CLN) Seeks Community Data Volunteers
The CLN is seeking people who would be interested in serving as a research and data community representatives, taking research and data out to community groups and bringing back data and research requests to the Community Learning Network. The Community Learning Network, which is comprised of community members, other community research and data volunteers and evaluation partners, is responsible for reviewing progress and developing next steps on MC-D’s overall evaluation plan.
For more information or an application, contact Rosella Palacios at 720-891-4918.
For more information please download job description.
Neighborhood Conference: Strengthening Our Communities, Block by Block
City officials, fellow neighbors and community organizations host a day of communitywide networking and neighborhood leadership Saturday, June 9, 2007, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at West High School, 951 Elati St.
The agenda includes presentations by local and national leaders on community building, workshops to address specific issues facing neighborhoods, large group decision-making to define what strong neighborhoods look like and effective strategies to promote them, and opportunities for networking. The day-long conference will help promote a shared vision for Denver’s diverse neighborhood and community groups can work together to build stronger neighborhoods, and how that vision can lead to action on a block-by-block basis.
Please note that sign language interpreters and/or CART will be provided upon request with five business day's notice. Please contact Lorrie A. Kosinski, Sign Language Interpreter CI, CT, SC:L, at 720 913-8487; 720 913-8484 TTY or Lorrie.Kosinski@ci.Denver.co.us directly.
To register by June 1st, or for more information, please contact Amber Callender at 720-865-9051 or via e-mail at Amber.Callender@denvergov.org.
JOB OPENINGS-For more information please download complete job descriptions
Chinook Development Officer- The Development Officer is responsible for coordinating all fundraising activities and donor services, and providing leadership to staff and volunteers in face-to-face solicitation and other development activities.
MC-D Evaluation Manager-- Making Connections Denver (MC-D) seeks an experienced evaluator to work with diverse stakeholders in the design and implementation of the comprehensive evaluation plan of MC-D.
Family Economic Success (FES) Coach-- The Family Economic Success (FES) Coach is responsible for helping residents in the MC-D neighborhoods to achieve economic success by creating opportunities for better jobs, education and training and helping families build their assets.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Baker Historic Neighborhood Association (BHNA) Meeting: Tuesday, June 12, 6:30—8:00pm at 1st Avenue Presbyterian Church at 1st Avenue and Acoma.
Denver’s Neighborhood Conference—Strengthening Communities Block by Block: Saturday, June 9, 2007, 8:30 AM -2:30 PM, West High School, 9th & Elati.
To register or for more information, please contact Amber Callender at 720-865-9051.
MC-D Partners Meeting—Thursday, June 21, 5:30—8:00pm. For more information, please contact Gloria Marrujo at 720-891-4912.
Family Economic Success (FES) Guidance Group—Thursday, June 28, 6-8pm. For more information contact Hi Howard at 303-825-6246, Ext 325.
La Alma Lincoln Park Planning Group (LLPPG) Monday, June 25, 6:00—8:00pm. Contact Tom Kelsey at 303-404-1961.