A blog from the Hawthorne Neighborhood Council and the Hawthorne Area in North Minneapolis, Minnesota!
Thursday, December 27, 2007
No Business Committee Meeting for December
Thursday, December 06, 2007
December Hawthorne Huddle A Success
The December Hawthorne Huddle was a warm and wonderful success and an excellent way for community members, non-profit organizations, schools and the city to begin closing the year. Over fifty people from across the Hawthorne Neighborhood and North Minneapolis were in attendance and enjoyed a warm, nutritious hot breakfast and heard reports about the positive progress we've achieved in the last 12 months.
This month's Hawthorne Huddle begin with a wonderful welcome by Ellen Luger, Executive Director of the General Mills Foundation, one of the major supporters and organizers of the monthly Hawthorne Huddle.
Among the highlights of Inspector Mike Martin's Safety Update is that crime in North Minneapolis IS going down, particularly in those areas Hawthorne residents have been concerned the most with, including robberies and violent crimes.
City Council Member Diane Hofstede presented an abbreviated version of the 2007 Third Ward report. Among the highlights was addressing over 155 problem properties in the CARE/Problem Properties Committee, and the closing of Wafana's/4 U Foods (2326 Lyndale Avenue No.) after 900 police calls in one year and the expense of over $500,000 of city resources.
The introduction of a new Third Ward Newsletter was announced, and praise for the EcoVillage project to create environmentally friendly, economically and ecologically sound housing in the Hawthorne neighborhood, and news of the pending Dangerous Animal Ordinance and the future steps of the West Broadway Alive! effort to revitalize North Minneapolis.
Wi-Fi will be coming to Minneapolis soon, and will serve as a national model for other cities implementing wireless services to give all residents access to key technology to improve their lives. A new YWCA and fitness complex will be coming to 800 West Broadway & Aldrich thanks to a $50 Million dollar investment.
The vision for the future includes many ideas including the active solicitation of new businesses and expansion of existing businesses that provide living wage jobs, and to agressively deal with foreclosures, problem properties and youth violence.
City Council Member Diane Hofstede closed her presentation with a powerful quote from Margaret Mead: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Sherman Patterson, the Public Safety Policy Aide from the City of Minneapolis Mayor's Office also provided encouraging news and praise for the efforts of everyone who has contributed to the success of the Hawthorne neighborhood.
City Council Member Don Samuels gave a rousing speech on the need to send our officials a message and to stay involved in community work, and the importance of working for change.
Mark Stenglein, the Hennepin County Commissioner also spoke at length about significant new developments emerging that will benefit North Minneapolis, including the new investment in the merger between the Hennepin County Library and the Minneapolis Public Library that will bring bigger benefits for everyone and keep our libraries open while creating one of the biggest library systems in the nation.
The next Hawthorne Huddle will not be in the first Thursday of the month but temporarily shifted to the second Thursday of January 10th, 2008, once again at Farview Park at 7:30 AM. We look forward to seeing you there as we discuss even more exciting plans for the future.
The Hawthorne Huddle meets monthly and is open to all members of the public who are interested in working together to build a stronger community.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Baskets Of Hope For December
Baskets of Hope provides holiday food packages at no cost to families in need. Each basket is filled with traditional holiday foods such as ham, fruits, bread, vegetables, fresh potatoes, gravy and a frozen fruit pie that serves 6-8 people.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
• Participants can register online at our website: www.emergencyfoodshelf.org. Registration is online only. Participants may visit their local library, community center or foodshelf to access the website.
• Registration will not be taken by phone or in person. For more information regarding registration, call our automated line at 763-450-3892. Information and registration is available in English and Spanish.
• Participants can register only once for the program. Registrations are processed through a duplicate screening system. Attempts to register for multiple packages will not be honored.
• Registration begins for the December distribution on December 3rd. Registration is first come, first serve as the number of baskets are limited.
PICK-UP INFORMATION
• Participants will chose a date and time to pick-up their package during the registration process. Baskets will be distributed at: The Emergency Foodshelf Network 8501 54th Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428
• Pick-up dates are: Friday, December 14, 10:00am-6:00pm and Saturday, Decemberr 15, 10:00am-6:00pm Participants must come during their scheduled pick-up time. Once scheduled, the pick-up time and date cannot be changed.
• Participants must present a valid photo ID along with a utility bill dated within the past 30 days at the time of pick-up.
• EFN reserves the right to refuse service to participants that display disorderly conduct or are under the influence.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE DECEMBER BASKETS OF HOPE NOW
Mortgage Questions Answered In Free Workshops 12/11, 12/13
The McKinley Community and Emerging Markets Mortgage Initiative
(EMMI) Group are partnering to help any resident of McKinley and all
of North Minneapolis with questions about mortgages at a free
Mortgage Drop-in Center. EMMI is a non-profit company that can
answer all of those questions like:
• I want to buy a home but where do I start?
• I am three months behind on my mortgage payment, what can I do to
stop foreclosure?!
• I have an ARM loan that is ready to adjust, can I get help?
EMMI will be at the Center for Families (3333 North 4th Street) on
December 11th and 13th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. both days to talk
to anyone who stops by with a mortgage related question.
All information discussed is private and help will only be provided to
those who ask. Call 612.668.2286 for more information, or RSVP.
If you want to discuss your current mortgage you should bring your
mortgage documents.
Hawthorne Huddle This Week!
The Hawthorne Huddle will be held from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room at Farview Park, located at 621 29th Avenue North. In keeping with the celebratory spirit, we will be enjoying a delicious hot breakfast at this special Huddle. We hope you can attend to help celebrate the work that continues to make a difference in the lives of residents of the North Side.
A G E N D A
WELCOME Ellen Luger
SAFETY UPDATE Inspector Mike Martin, MPD 4th Precinct
MAIN PROGRAM TOPICS: ANNUAL HAWTHORNE HUDDLE CELEBRATION;
2007 ACHIEVEMENTS AND GOALS FOR OUR WORK IN 2008
Panelists:
Diane Hofstede, Minneapolis City Council Member
Sherman Patterson, Public Safety Policy Aide, Office of the Mayor, City of Minneapolis
Don Samuels, Minneapolis City Council Member
Mark Stenglein, Hennepin County Commissioner
CELEBRATION ITEMS
IDEAS FOR NEXT YEAR’S HUDDLE WORK
Monday, November 26, 2007
STEP-UP Applications Now Available!
STEP-UP is a paid, summer jobs program for Minneapolis youth. STEP-UP for 14-15-year-olds, operated by the Minneapolis Employment and Training Program, teaches students good work habits and provides them with wages and an opportunity to contribute to a local community based organization.
STEP-UP for 16-21-year-olds, operated by Achieve!Minneapolis, provides youth with paid positions with local employers and teaches them the skills they need to succeed on the job.
STEP-UP for 14-15 year olds
A nine-week, paid summer jobs program for low-income Minneapolis youth.
Participants:
· Work 30 hours a week from mid-June to mid-August.
· Earn $6 per hour at a job such as a landscaper, tutor, childcare
worker, computer intern, clerical assistant, peer educator, camp counselor or maintenance worker.
· Earn high school credit by attending C.L.A.S.S.
· Take part in a business mentoring program or spend a week, for
free, at a multi-cultural camp called Camp Sunrise.
· Learn new skills on the job.
· Provide valuable services at a local public or non-profit agency.
How to apply:
· The application deadline for STEP-UP for 14-15 year olds is Jan.
11, 2008.
Download an application here:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/metp/docs/stepup_app_14.pdf
Applications are also available at:
Achieve! Career and College Centers in the MPLS public high schools; The South Workforce Center at 777 E. Lake St.; or The North Workforce Center at 1200 Plymouth Ave. N.
Complete every section of the application and return it to:
Achieve! Career and College Centers in the Minneapolis public high schools;
The South Workforce Center at 777 E. Lake St.;
The North Workforce Center at 1200 Plymouth Ave. N.; OR mail it to: Attn: STEP-UP Program, Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development, 777 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
For more information call Xuong Tran at 612-673-6231 or Anne Fischer at 612-673-6221.
Step Up For 16-21 Year Olds
A six- to 10-week paid summer jobs program for Minneapolis youth.
Participants:
· Work full-time or part-time (20-40 hours per week) from mid-June
through August.
· Earn $7 to more than $10 per hour in a field that interests you:
business, health care, creative arts and many other areas.
· Explore career interests and gain job skills in a professional
setting.
· Make future connections at top Minneapolis employers.
How to apply:
· The application deadline for STEP-UP for 16-21 year olds is Jan.
11, 2008.
· Applications are available for download at:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/metp/docs/stepup_app_16.pdf and at http://www.achieveminneapolis.org/programs/stepUp.html
· Visit an Achieve! Career & College Center in a Minneapolis public
high school to pick up an application.
· Call Achieve!Minneapolis to request an application by mail at
(612) 455-1563.
· Complete every section of the application and return it to an
Achieve! Career and College Center in a MPLS public high school, or mail it to: Achieve!Minneapolis/STEP-UP, 111 Third Avenue S. Suite 5, Minneapolis, MN 55401
For more information call or email Jennifer Petersen at Achieve!
Minneapolis at 612-455-1563.
Great Streets Facade Improvement Program Request For Comments
Great Streets focuses on areas of the City that have been identified in The Minneapolis Plan and other land use policy documents as places where the City supports commercial activity and development. These areas include 11 commercial corridors, 45 neighborhood commercial nodes, 5 downtown neighborhood business districts, and 7 Hiawatha LRT station areas.
The Great Streets façade improvement matching grant program seeks to (1) stimulate visible investment, (2) create healthy and attractive neighborhood business districts, (3) enhance the sense of place, and (4) provide a tool for assisting the administrative organizations in developing collaborative relationships with businesses in their service area.
Individual not-for-profit organizations will implement and administer the façade improvement grant program in their communities, on behalf of the City of Minneapolis. The organizations selected through this RFP process will provide matching grants to businesses and commercial property owners as reimbursement for exterior storefront improvements.
Façade improvement program funding is through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The draft RFP is available for interested party review at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/facade_home.asp. Please provide comments by December 31, 2007 to Rebecca Brown at rebecca.brown@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Monday, November 12, 2007
Crime And Safety Meeting: 11/12 at 7pm
Monday, November 05, 2007
HACC Board of Directors Meeting: November 8
There will be a meeting of the Hawthorne Area Community Council Board of Directors on Thursday, July 12th at Farview Park from 7pm to 9pm. It is open to the public.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Journey Towards A New North: November 10th
The Northside Marketing Task Force is inviting you to celebrate the positive side of North Minneapolis as they unveil the area's NEW image and marketing plan!
From 3:00-5:00 PM, including the election of the new Northside Markting Taskforce Board. Appetizers and food provided, it's an excellent opportunity to celebrate with neighbors and friends!
Friday, October 12, 2007
The Hawthorne Annual Dinner 2007
The Hawthorne Annual Dinner was a great success this year as over 60 members of the community came to recognize and celebrate the achievements in the Hawthorne neighborhood.
Dr. Whitney Harris gave an outstanding speech and presentation on the importance of diversity in the building of community, and there was live entertainment and great food throughout the evening.
The Hawthorne Area Community Council Board elections went well, and we welcome Dorothy Bridges and Mitchell Anderson to the board of directors. Both bring exceptional experience to the organization and we look forward to their input as well as continued input from all of our residents and community stakeholders in the coming years ahead.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Oasis of Love 10/27 Mother Daughter Vintage Fashion Show and Fundraiser
The event will take place at Holding Forth the Word of Life Church, located 2029 West Broadway, Minneapolis MN 55411 .
Oasis of Love is a non profit agency in North Minneapolis that provides advocacy, support groups and basic needs to families who have experience domestic violence.
Cost of the event is $10 for adults, $2 for children, with all proceeds used to help women start a new life free from violence.
Donations of professional clothing to be given to women in need of job interview and school attire will also be appreciated.
For more information, please contact Susanne at Oasis of Love Inc, 612-529-6055
www.oasisoflove-inc.org
www.oasisboutique.org
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Hawthorne Business Facade Improvement Funds Available!
If you're a Hawthorne area based business, you can download the application here : http://www.hawthornecommunity.org/facaderfp07.doc
It's a great opportunity! The deadline is 5:00PM, November 1st, 2007.
Monday, October 08, 2007
4th Annual Peace Ball This Saturday
3rd Ward Summit This Saturday!
EMERGE Hiring Fair for Aldis: 10/10-10/12
Applications and pre-screenings for ALDIFoods positions will be conducted by Emerge Workforce staff on the following dates/times:
October 10, 2007 1:00 p.m.
October 11, 2007 9:00 a.m.
October 11, 2007 1:00 p.m
October 12, 2007 9:00 a.m.
October 12, 2007 1:00 p.m.
EMERGEHeadquarters: 1101 West Broadway • Minneapolis, MN 55411
Positions Include:
Cashiers • Shift Managers • Managers • Manager Trainees/Assistant Store Managers
Must bring a government-issued picture ID & Social Security Card
HACC Board of Directors Meeting This Week.
Crime And Safety Meeting : 10/8 @ 7PM
Monday, September 10, 2007
Crime and Safety Meeting: Monday, 9/10
Items on this month's agenda include:
* A Crime Update from the Minneapolis Police Departement
* July19th Popsicle Social Review
* National Night Out & Mobile Block Party Review