Department of Neighborhood Empowerment
Newsletter

October 18, 2004

Re: Empowerment Academy, New Classes

October 19, 21, 26, 28, TREE PEOPLE FORESTER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Location: Glassell Park Recreation Center
3650 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065

During this intensive course you will learn how to plan and implement a community tree planting project, including permit needs, tree selection, tree planting, community organization skills, event planning, budgeting, and more. Each session will focus on one or more topics related to this subject. In order to gain the entire experience, participants are asked to attend all four sessions. (Must attend all 4 courses in series)

Faculty: Chip English, Tree People

November 4, CITY GOVERNMENT 101, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Location: Council District 10 Field Office
1819 South Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90006

This course provides board members and stakeholders with an understanding of how the City works, and how you can advocate for your neighborhoods within the City structure. You will review, "Your City at a Glance" and the City flow chart. Share the listing of department contacts and numbers. (The first 10 to RSVP and attend will receive a goodie bag.)

Faculty: Olivia Mitchell and Janine Prado, Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families.

November 9, NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL FUNDING PROGRAM, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Location: Van Nuys State Building, Auditorium Room 135
6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91401

Description: This class is required for Neighborhood Council treasurers and second signatories. It provides an orientation of the elements of the Neighborhood Council Funding Program, including the types of allowable expenditures.

Faculty: Timothy Wade and Kevin McNeely, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment

December 7, NC FUNDING PROGRAM, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Location: Barrio Action Youth and Family Center, Community Room
4970 South Huntington Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032

Description: This class is required for Neighborhood Council treasurers and second signatories. It provides an orientation of the elements of the Neighborhood Council Funding Program, including the types of allowable expenditures.

Faculty: Timothy Wade and Kevin McNeely, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment

December 2, FUNDING & PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Location: Pacoima Youth and Family Center, Community Room
11243 Glenoaks Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331

This course provides information to Neighborhood Councils about various funding opportunities within the City, and how to access the funds. Neighborhood Councils will learn about the funds to improve the community, the community groups authorized to give input on how the funds are spent, and how to partner with the community groups, City departments, and elected officials to achieve common community goals. (The first 10 to RSVP and attend will receive a goodie bag.)

Faculty: Michael Espinosa, Neighborhood Matching Fund, Department of Public Works; Karin R. Christie, Environmental Affairs Department; Joe Smoke, Cultural Affairs Department; Neil Drucker, Bureau of Engineering; Susan Huntley, Department of Recreation and Parks..

TO SIGN UP FOR A CLASS

Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, Empowerment Academy Training Center
305 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Website: www.lacityneighborhoods.com
Phone: (213) 485-1360 or toll-free (866) LA HELPS

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Translators, sign language interpreters, and listening devices for the hard-of-hearing are available upon request. To ensure the availability of services, please make your request at least three working days before the scheduled event date. If you have any questions, call us at this toll-free number (866) LA HELPS.

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Greg Nelson
gnelson@mailbox.lacity.org

866 / LA HELPS
213 / 485-1360
213 / 485-4608 fax
done@mailbox.lacity.org email
www.lacityneighborhoods.com website