Neighborhood Improvement David Mitchell

Role of the Black Family Development

Introduction of Presentation Team Neil Sweat - Resident Co-Convener Henry Hilliard Kayla Jan Wiley

What is Neighborhood Improvement Neighborhood Improvement is…

People coming together to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment with all the necessary resources to ensure the success of children, youth and families in the Osborn Community

This will be accomplished by developing programs that

• Address Home Ownership and Repair• Improve Parks and Open Spaces• Supports and Youth Friendly Environment, and• Promotes Neighborhood Pride

The Assets in Osborn Over 14,000 Youth live in the area Homeownership Rate is 66% Increasing Cultural Diversity Strong Business Ownership Osborn High School & Brenda Scott Libraries, recreation Centers, and Houses of

Worship St. John Conner Creek

Opportunities for Improvement

Over 35.8% of the population are children living in poverty

Unemployment is higher than the city, state, and national average

Single Family Households represent 30% of the houses

The Future Quality of Life

Improve the environment to address chronic illness, and health issues

Availability of jobs and job training programs for residents

Dealing with the illegal dumping issue Lowering crime rate Clean up of alleys, vacant lots, debris

removal

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

The Future Invest in community recreation facilities Develop a plan for reuse of vacant school

sites Invest money in schools (Osborn School

Pool) Create 250 block clubs Establish Osborn Merchants Association

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

How We Get There A Network of Resources

Man Network & Von Stubben CB Patrol Youth Summit Improved Relationship between Police and

Community Mapping of vacant property and community

assets Target Specific Grants

Youth Summer Employment

Next Steps Abandoned home removal programs Establish program for home repair

(seniors) Urban Farming & Gardening (@ Osborn

Greenhouse) Transport Kids to after-school program Establish a Kids Safe House Communication Tools

Next Steps

Raising funds in our community An example

The Skillman Good Neighborhood Initiative Block Club Contest

Sponsored by Black Family Development

Tell us about your most creative or successful Block Club Event idea or Fundraising idea and you can win cash prizes. ItÕs fun and a great way to

share your ideas with your neighbors.

6 FIRST PRIZES @ 200.00

6 SECOND PRIZED @ 150.00 6 THIRD PRIZES @ 75.00

Contest Rules

You must be a resident of one of the 6 neighborhoods sponsored by Skillman. One entry per address, please. Multiple entries will be disqualified.

Your idea must be typed or neatly printed and contain 500 words or less. Every resident is eligible to win

All entries become the property of Skillman. Entries are due by: Mail your entry to:

Selected ideas from all 6 neighborhoods will be printed and made available in booklet form to all residents.

Good Luck!!!!!!!!

Jan Wiley 248-544-7864 home jwiley_Jennings@yahoo.com

QuickTime™ and aTIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

The End

Thank You