community leadership

One of Calvary's own, Chad Klawetter, works for NeighborWorks. NeighborWorks sponsors Community Leadership Institutes at various times in various places. These CLI events provide education, networking opportunities and demonstrations of best practice in community revitalization.




NeighborWorks has invited me, Rev. Oliver from Greater New Light and a minister from Antioch to attend the latest CLI in Louisville, KY, that starts today and goes through Sunday (I'll be back on Sat night for those interested). Some questions that we will consider during this event include:

--How do we best define Sanger-Heights as a "healthy" or "revitalized" neighborhood? What does it look/feel/sound/operate like? How do we measure progress toward this goal or vision? Who should own the outcome?

--What community assets and strengths might we want to include in developing a strategy for making Sanger-Heights a healthier neighborhood? How can we use subsidy strategically?

--Do our residents have the capacity and willingness to manage change in the neighborhood? How can we help equip them?

I've provided a link to their website about the CLI and, as a copious notetaker, I'll post regular updates about the event.





http://www.nw.org/network/training/specialized2/cli.asp