Dumpster Day Postponed to Sept. 17

Haven Dumpster Day Postponed until Sept. 17

 

Volunteers can contact Sean Shannon at 221-7245

 

FW: Community Leadership Academy - upcoming events

-----Original Message-----
From: Neighborhood Development Center [mailto:ndc@sanjoseca.gov]
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 4:28 PM
To: Neighborhood Development Center
Subject: Community Leadership Academy - upcoming events

REMINDER - COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (CLA)

NDC Community Café Quarterly Series - Tuesday, August 30, 2005, 6:30 - 8:30
PM. This is the second quarterly event open to those who have been active
participants of the Neighborhood Development Center. Community Café is an
informal social networking event for our neighborhood leaders. Our hope is
to find creative solutions to neighborhood issues by bringing together
individuals of various experiences. This quarter's topic is: Membership
Recruitment and Retention. RSVP by August 26th by calling Shirley Mata at
392-6749 or via e-mail at Shirley.mata@sanjoseca.gov
<mailto:Shirley.mata@sanjoseca.gov>. Hope to see you for some good coffee
and lively conversation...

San José Beautiful and Grant Writing 101 Workshop - Wednesday, August 31,
2005, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Our very own Margaret Wagenet will be on hand to
provide information on the upcoming San José Beautiful grants that are due
on September 31, 2005. In addition, we have neighborhood leader, Clark
Williams, who will provide us with tips on writing award-winning grants.
Please RSVP by calling 392-6771 or via e-mail at ndc@sanjoseca.gov
<mailto:ndc@sanjoseca.gov>.

The Neighborhood Development Center's mission is to build strong
neighborhoods by connecting individuals to information, technology, and
opportunities for civic engagement.

Neighborhood Development Center
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Neighborhood Development Center
43 East Gish Road, Suite 100
San José, CA 95112
(408)392-6771
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/NDC/index.asp

If you would like to be removed from our e-mail list, please reply to this
message and put REMOVE in the subject line. We apologize for any
inconveniences.

FW: [edenhillassociation] Help Needed, Subdivision on Eberly: public Mt'g 8/30/05 7pm

 

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From: Barbara Woods [mailto:babaran101@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 4:28 PM
To: Sean Shannon
Subject: Fwd: [edenhillassociation] Help Needed, Subdivision on Eberly: public Mt'g 8/30/05 7pm

thugrilla <thugrilla@yahoo.com> wrote:

To: edenhillassociation@yahoogroups.com
From: "thugrilla" <thugrilla@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 22:21:27 -0000
Subject: [edenhillassociation] Help Needed, Subdivision on Eberly: public Mt'g 8/30/05 7pm

Dear EHNA members,

Many neighbors have received a "Community Meeting
Announcement" stating the following:


Giani Smith invites you to a meeting to discuss a
proposed Rezoning to allow one existing and five new
single-family detached residences on a 1.7 gross acre
site at 376 Neilson Court.

The meeting time & place:

Tuesday, August 30, 2005 @ 7:00pm

Boys and Girls Club
4955 Edenview Drive

If you have questions regarding the project or this
meeting, please contact the property owner, Giani
Smith at 408/375-7580 or Jeff Roche at the City of San
Jose Department of Planning, Building and Code
Enforcement at 408/535-7800 (as of Aug 22)

If we're serious about stopping this proposed subdivision in our
neighborhood, we need to take action:

1. Attend the public meeting, let your voice be heard.

2. Inform your neighbors, only folks with 500 ft. of this were sent
notices, most do not know, and inform them of the meeting.

3. Contact your Councilmember, Forrest Williams' Office @ (408) 535-
4902, fax (408) 292-6461 OR online at:

https://secure.sanjoseca.gov/district2/feedback.asp
and let them know how you feel about this...










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City of San Jose August 2005 edition of the Development News

To view the City of San Jose August 2005 edition of the Development News please click on the following link: http://pbce001/devnews/index.htm

Coyote Valley Specific Plan Technical Advisory Committee

If you are interested in the attachments, email me at sean@shannonkids.com.

 

> Coyote Valley Specific Plan Technical Advisory Committee:

>

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

> The next Coyote Valley Specific Plan (CVSP)  Task Force meeting will

> be held on Monday, August 15, 2005 in the new San Jose City Hall at

> 200 East Santa Clara Street (Council Wing, combined rooms W118, W119 and W120).

> This meeting is scheduled to last from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

> Parking is available in the parking garage in the new City Hall.  The

> entrance to the parking garage is on the side of City Hall on 6th

> Street, just south of Santa Clara Street.  Please enter the parking

> garage and follow the directional signs to the Green Parking Areas F

> and G.  Take the elevator up to the meeting rooms 118, 119 and 120.  Parking will be

> validated after the meeting.    

> Attached are the following documents for your review:

> 

> *   Agenda

>

>  <<Task Force_Meeting #33_08.15.05.doc>>

>

> *   Draft 6/20/05 Task Force meeting summary

>

>  <<TaskForce_Meeting#33_6.20.05 Task Force Meeting.doc>>

>

> *   Draft 6/21/05 Technical Advisory Committee meeting summary

>

>   <<Task Force_Meeting #33_6.21.05 TAC Mtg Summary.doc>>

>

> 

> *   For the City Council's Vision and Expected Outcomes for the Coyote

> Valley Specific Plan, please see the 8/20/02 City Council memorandum

> initiating the CVSP at the following link:

> 

>     http://www.sanjoseca.gov/coyotevalley/history.html

> 

> We appreciate your commitment to the Coyote Valley Specific Plan and

> look forward to seeing you on Monday.  If you have questions, please

> call Sal Yakubu or Susan Walsh at 277-4576.

>

> Thank you.

> 

> Salifu Yakubu

> Principal Planner

> Planning Services Division

> Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement San Jose, CA

> 95110

> (408) 277-8528 phone

> (408) 277-3250 fax

>

> NOTE NEW ADDRESS as of August 22, 2005 City of San Jose 200 East Santa

> Clara Street San Jose, CA 95113-1905

>

 

 

Haven Newsletter- Meeting Thursday 6:30

Neighbor Haven News

Haven Neighborhood Association – Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Volume 3 – Issue No. 3 – Summer 2005

http://thehavens.blogspot.com/ clickhaven@yahoo.com

Haven Neighbors Meeting

Thursday, August 11 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

at Danna Rock Park

All Haven neighbors are welcome to attend our Haven Neighborhood Association meetings. We are not a home-owners association, but a friendly group of neighbors sharing thoughts and ideas about neighborhood safety and issues.

This meeting will feature talks on upcoming events such as the Haven Dumpster Day.

Volunteers Needed

Dumpster Day coordinator - Arranges the annual dumpster day. Estimated time: 3 hours a month for three months.

Meeting coordinator - Arranges the quarterly meeting setup and agenda. Estimated time: 1 hour a month.

Adopt-A-Park coordinator - Calling volunteers and reporting volunteer hours to San Jose Parks. Talks with park reps for project approval. Estimated time: 3 hours a month.

Interested in volunteering your time to your neighborhood?

Please email us at clickhaven@yahoo.com

Dumpster Day

On Saturday, August 27^th, HNA will be sponsoring a clean-up day for residents of the Haven Neighborhood. Watch for the Haven Community Dumpster Day flyer for further detailed information. If you would like to help out in any way, please e-mail clickhaven@yahoo.com.

Neighborhood Development Center

Please visit http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/NDC/index.asp for the 2005 Summer Newsletter containing recent news as well as information on training classes and services that are provided.

Neighborhood Resource Information

Police & Fire Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 9-1-1

(408) 277-8911 (from cell phones and from phones outside our area)

Police (Non-Emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 3-1-1

(408) 277-8900 (from cell phones and from phones outside our area)

Councilmember Forrest Williams . . . . . . . . (408) 277-4282

www.sanjoseca.gov e-mail: Forrest.Williams@sanjoseca.gov

Council District 2 Liaison – Emily Moody . (408) 277-4282

www.sanjoseca.gov e-mail: Emily.Moody@sanjoseca.gov

Neighborhood Resource Information

City of San Jose Customer Service Call Center . (408) 277-4000

Report abandoned shopping carts, fallen tree limbs, sidewalk hazards, and other concerns to this number. This is the main number at City Hall, the operator will route your call to the proper City of San Jose department.

Domestic Violence Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (408) 279-2962

Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence

Abandoned Automobiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (408) 277-5305

Report vehicles abandoned on the street

JSM Construction Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (408) 277-4576

City Planning, Jeff Roche

Barking Dogs (habitual) & Injured/Stray pets . (408) 654-5875

First obtain the name and address of the owner

Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) Disposal . . .(408) 299-7300

http://hhw.org/ (County of Santa Clara Hazardous Waste Program)

Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days in San Jose are the following Fridays and Saturdays:

August 12 & 13, September 9 & 10, October 7, 8, 28 & 29 November 4 & 5 and December 9, 10, 16 & 17

PLEASE NOTE: The services offered by the HHW program are not available at this location outside of the operating days listed above. Facilities are strictly prohibited without staff supervision. The site address and directions to the facilities are only made available to residents at time of appointment to prevent unauthorized drop-offs and to ensure safe collection by professional staff. Residents interested in participating in the disposal program must contact the HHW information hotline at (408) 299-7300 between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 4:30p.m. for an appointment.

Street Lights needing repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . (408) 277-5517

(Message recorder) – Please give the street name where the pole is located, the nearest cross street, and the street address of the property that the pole fronts, and the street light number found on the pole.

Haven Neighborhood Association Board

President – Sean Shannon Vice-President – Cathy Curry

Secretary – Gwen Reandeau Treasurer – Lisa Becherer

Community Liaison – VACANT

Contact us via the following:

Haven Address: P.O. Box 18656 San Jose, CA 95158-8656

Haven e-mail: clickhaven@yahoo.com

Haven blog: http://thehavens.blogspot.com/

FW: NDC August 2005 E-Blast

 

 

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From: Mata, Shirley [mailto:Shirley.Mata@sanjoseca.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 4:58 PM
To: Neighborhood Development Center
Subject: NDC August 2005 E-Blast

 

August 2005 E-Blast Update of the

Neighborhood Development Center (NDC)

 

The mission of the Neighborhood Development Center is to build strong neighborhoods by connecting individuals to information, technology, and opportunities for civic engagement.

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In this Issue:

v      Community Leadership Academy (CLA)

v      National Night Out

v      Grants

v      Neighborhood News

v      Volunteer San José

v      City Hall News

v      Public Hearing – Smoke-Free Parks

v      Resources

v      Contact Us

v      Click HERE to have your email removed from the NDC database.

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UPCOMING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (CLA)

NDC Community Café – Tuesday, August 30, 2005, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.  This quarter’s topic is Membership Recruitment and Retention.  Come and meet other neighborhood leaders and participate in a conversation on this topic that all of us struggle with.  How do we keep our current membership, enroll new members and continue to grow?  Please RSVP by August 25^th by calling Shirley Mata at 392-6749 or via e-mail at Shirley.mata@sanjoseca.gov.  Hope to see you for some coffee and lively conversation…  

 

San José Beautiful and Grant Writing 101 Workshop – Wednesday, August 31, 2005, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.  Our very own Margaret Wagenet will be on hand to provide information on the upcoming San José Beautiful grants that are due on September 31, 2005.  In addition, we have neighborhood leader, Clark Williams, who will provide us with tips on writing award-winning grants.  Please RSVP by calling 392-6771 or via e-mail at ndc@sanjoseca.gov.   [TOP]

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Don’t forget that National Night Out is tonight, Tuesday, August 2^nd.  Many of our neighborhoods are having events in our parks, community centers, and out in our streets.  Be sure to turn on your porch light and join over 34 million people nationwide and over 6000 residents throughout San José in celebrating America’s Night Out Against Crime! [TOP]

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GRANTS

Following are grant opportunities your organization may be interested in applying for:

 

San José Beautiful Grants

San José Beautiful grants are due on September 30, 2005. If you have been toying around with the idea of a beautification project, start putting your thoughts down on paper to prepare for the grant application! We will host a CLA training to help guide you through the grant writing process. For more information and to request an application, call our office at 408.392.6771!

Community Foundation of Silicon Valley (CFSV)

Community Foundation of Silicon Valley announced its new grant guidelines and website on July 5th. Under the new Community Investment Program, CFSV’s cash grants program includes three grant programs designed to provide financial support and technical assistance to exemplary community organizations. These grants include the Community Investment Grants, Organizational Effectiveness Grant, and the Neighborhood Grants Program.  The next quarterly Community Investment Grant deadline is September 1.  Click HERE for more information.   [TOP]

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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

The Neighborhood Development Center would like to welcome the Dove Hill Neighborhood Association.  At its July 27th meeting, they adopted their bylaws and voted in their interim board members.   The Dove Hill Neighborhood boundaries are Silver Creek Road to Highway 101 and Marsh Manor to Yerba Buena Road. 

If you’re interested, the NDC provides technical assistance and training to groups wishing to form a neighborhood association.  In addition, we provide coaching, facilitation, board and membership training, and other resources to assist all neighborhood associations in their efforts in maintaining and improving their neighborhood quality of life.  If you would like to find our more about our services, please feel free to contact us at 392-6771 or via e-mail at ndc@sanjoseca.gov.  We look forward to hearing from you soon!  [TOP]

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VOLUNTEER SAN JOSE

Have some free time this summer? Consider volunteering! Check out the many opportunities available throughout the City on the Volunteer San José website: http://www.volunteersanjose.org/. With so many opportunities, there’s bound to be something that piques your interest! Love animals? A wizard with computers? Love Monopoly? Want to beautify your neighborhood? Take a look at the Volunteer San José website or call 408.535.3500 for more information. [TOP]

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The Newest Community Center is Here – Volunteer tour guides needed!

In mid-June, City employees began moving into the new City Hall located at 200 E. Santa Clara Street and making it home.  Tours and events will take place in the next few months and your help is needed!  Please contact 408.535.3500 for more information and to volunteer! [TOP]

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PUBLIC HEARING – Smoke-Free Public Parks

On Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at 5:00 PM, the Parks and Recreation Commission is soliciting public testimony on the issue of smoke-free parks.  This public hearing will take place at the Old City Hall, 801 North First Street, Room 300.  A recommendation to the City Council from the Commission will be forthcoming at its September 7, 2005 meeting.  For additional information, please contact 793-5510.  [TOP]

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The NDC has the following resources available for use by neighborhood associations:

• High-Speed Gestetner copy machine
• Computer Labs with internet-ready computers, printers, scanner (NDC on Gish Road and at the Mexican Heritage Plaza)
• Library with resource books on grants, organizing, volunteers, leadership, etc…
• Meeting Rooms (NDC on Gish Road and at the Mexican Heritage Plaza)

Please contact NDC staff at 408.392.6771 for more information or to make an appointment to use these resources at no-cost! [TOP]

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CONTACT US:

City of San José

Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services

Neighborhood Development Center

43 East Gish Road, Suite 100

San José, CA  95112

Office:  408.392.6771

Fax:  408.437.0920

E-Mail:  ndc@sanjoseca.gov

Website:  http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/ndc/index.asp  [TOP]

 

 

 

Public Hearing Notice - Smoke-Free Public Parks

From: Neighborhood Development Center [mailto:ndc@sanjoseca.gov]
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 9:16 AM
To: Neighborhood Development Center
Subject: Public Hearing Notice - Smoke-Free Public Parks

The Parks and Recreation Commission is soliciting public testimony on the
issue of smoke-free parks at its August 3, 2005 meeting with discussion to
follow. A recommendation to the City Council from the Commission will be
forthcoming at its September 7, 2005 meeting.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BY THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION OF SAN JOSE

Regarding Smoke-Free Public Parks
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
at 5:00 p.m.
Room 300
Old City Hall
801 North First Street
San José, CA 95110

For additional information, please contact 793-5510

Neighborhood Development Center
Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood Development Center
43 East Gish Road, Suite 100
San José, CA 95112
(408)392-6771
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/NDC/index.asp

If you would like to be removed from our e-mail list, please reply to this
message and put REMOVE in the subject line. We apologize for any
inconveniences.

FW: Senator McClintock Speaking at A Kelo Call For Action Forum - August 13

This is an unsolicited email (SPAM) that you may find of interest. -Sean

 

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From: CRR [mailto:c2r_coalition@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 2:53 PM
To: c2r_coalition@yahoo.com
Subject: FW: Senator McClintock Speaking at A Kelo Call For Action Forum - August 13

 

 

McClintock on Panel To Discuss

Eminent Domain Decision

   Senator Tom McClintock, author of California Constitutional Amendment SCA 15 will be a participant in the

Aug. 13  Kelo Call For Action Forum at Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. 5th St. from 1:30-4:30 pm. The forum, 

sponsored by Coalition for Redevelopment Reform, will be conducted to inform and mobilize California citizens to support the 

constitutional amendment designed to protect California homes and property from Eminent Domain Abuse.

  Senator McClintock will be joined by Dana Berliner, Institute for Justice attorney, who argued the lawsuit 

before the US Supreme Court; Chris Norby, Orange County Supervisor and director of MORR (Municipal Officials for Redevelopment Reform);

 Doug McNea, president of Silicon Valley Taxpayers' Assn.; Steve Anderson, Castle Coalition, political 

arm of the Institute for Justice.

  Following the forum, which will include time for questions and answers, there will be an opportunity

to talk with members of the public who have been threatened by eminent domain actions in the past and

have lost their properties or been forced to give them up due to coercion by the government.

  People planning to attend this event should contact CRR at 408-817-5678 or c2r_coalition@yahoo.com to reserve their resource packet and refreshments.

Please feel free to forward this email and flier on to anyone you think would be interested in attending. 

 

 

FW: School Safety Alert

-----Original Message-----
From: SJPD [mailto:SJPDS@sanjoseca.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 1:06 PM
Subject: FW: School Safety Alert

> You are receiving this message from the San Jose Police Department as part
> of an ongoing effort to provide the
> citizens of San Jose with the highest level of safety. This is an
> information only system which does not accept
> incoming mail so PLEASE DO NOT REPLY. If you have any questions or
> information related to the
> information contained in this email, please call the number provided.
>
> Sincerely,
> Chief Robert L. Davis
> San Jose Police Department
> <<...OLE_Obj...>>
> Annoying a Child / Suspicious Circumstances
>
> Date: 07/18/05
> From: Officer Kevin Mank #2796
> SJPD Case Number: 05-199-0263
>
> Details : On 07/18/05 at approximately 0720 Hrs. an Annoying or Molesting
> a child under the age of 18 occurred at Pala Middle School located at 149
> N. White Rd. in San Jose. The juvenile female Victim was walking onto
> campus when she was restrained from behind by the Suspect. The Victim was
> eventually able to break free and fled for assistance. The Suspect left
> the area in an unknown direction.
>
> Suspect Information: The Suspect was described as an Hispanic Male Adul,
> medium complexion, approximately 30-40 years of age. The Suspect was
> approximtely 5'06 inches tall with a skinny build. The Suspects hair was
> shaved on the sides and spiked on top. The supect was wearing a green and
> yellow soccer jersey and spoke with an accent.
>
> Vehicle information: None Observed
>
> If you have any information about the incident, please contact the San
> Jose Police Department at 3-1-1 or
> 277-8900 in reference to the case number listed above.
>
> Please follow your School District's Policy in the distribution of this
> information.
>
>
> Emergencies 9-1-1
> Non-Emergencies 3-1-1
>
>
>
>
> Sent by: Officer Mank #2796
> Approved by: Sgt P. Panighetti #2491
>
> <<...OLE_Obj...>>
>
>

Coyote Valley Specific Plan Technical Advisory Committee Meeting on 7/19/05 CANCELLED

 

Coyote Valley Specific Plan Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Members:

 

The TAC meeting on July 19th has been cancelled.  The next TAC meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2005, in the New City Hall, from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

An agenda, room number and directions for parking will be sent to you before the meeting.

 

Please call me if you have any questions.  We will look forward to seeing you in August!

Thanks.

 

Susan Walsh, AICP

Senior Planner

Planning Services Division

Planning, Building and Code Enforcement City of San Jose

801 North First St, Rm 400

San Jose, CA 95110-1795

(408) 277-8536 phone

(408) 277-3250 fax

 

Our new address as of August 22, 2005 will be:

City of San Jose

200 East Santa Clara Street

San Jose, CA 95113-1905

 

 

 

 

NDC July 2005 EBlast

 July 2005 E-Blast Update of the

Neighborhood Development Center (NDC)

 

The mission of the Neighborhood Development Center is to build strong neighborhoods by connecting individuals to information, technology, and opportunities for civic engagement.

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In this Issue:

v      v      Community Leadership Academy (CLA)

v      v      Call for Presenters!

v      v      Grants

v      v      Volunteer San José

v      v      City Hall News

v      v      Resources

v      v      Contact Us

v      v      Click HERE to have your email removed from the NDC database.

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COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (CLA)

If you did not already know, the Community Leadership Academy is a combination of the Neighborhood Academy and the Leadership Development Trainings. In an effort to meet the organizational and skill-building needs of our residents and associations, we brought our two training programs together. Our participants choose the classes that best fit their needs. After the completion of four (4) classes, participants will receive the NDC Organizing Certificate, and upon completion of eight (8) classes, participants receive the NDC Community Leadership Certificate. 

 

In addition to our CLA, we have added Community Café’s and an Alumni Network. Through the Community Café’s, you have an opportunity to sit down with other community leaders from throughout San José and have a dialog around a current issue affecting neighborhoods. The Alumni Network will be launching in the fall of 2005. This network will be made up of those who have completed courses in past years or who have completed at least four (4) classes of the new Community Leadership Academy. The goal of the NDC Alumni Network is to put knowledge and skills into action. More information is coming in the August E-Blast – stay tuned! [TOP]

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CALL FOR PRESENTERS!

Do you have a special skill or talent that may be beneficial to other neighborhood leaders? Is there a neighborhood success story that you would like to share with others? We are in the process of planning our training schedule for the new fiscal year, and WE WANT YOU! Please consider sharing your experiences or teaching others a new tool to add to their neighborhood organizing and leadership belt. Contact Shirley Mata at 408.392.6771 or via email at Shirley.mata@sanjoseca.gov for more details. [TOP]

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GRANTS

Following are grant opportunities your organization may be interested in applying for:

 

San José Beautiful Grants

San José Beautiful grants are due on September 30, 2005. If you have been toying around with the idea of a beautification project, start putting your thoughts down on paper to prepare for the grant application! We will host a CLA training to help guide you through the grant writing process. Be on the lookout for the August 2005 E-Blast for more details!

Community Foundation of Silicon Valley (CFSV)

Community Foundation of Silicon Valley announced its new grant guidelines and website on July 5th. Under the new Community Investment Program, CFSV’s cash grants program includes three grant programs designed to provide financial support and technical assistance to exemplary community organizations. These grants include the Community Investment Grants, Organizational Effectiveness Grant, and the Neighborhood Grants Program.  The next quarterly Community Investment Grant deadline is September 1.  Click HERE for more information. 

 Pay It Forward Foundation -- Mini-Grant Project

The Pay It Forward Foundation administers a mini-grant program for "pay it forward" activities involving youth of all ages. A Pay It Forward project is defined as one or more service activities that benefit youths' school, neighborhood, or greater community, and include learning goals for the youth participants. Applicants are encouraged to plan the project with input from the clients or organization that will benefit in order to ensure that the project is needed and timely. Mini-grants between $50 and $500 are available to school, church, and community-based groups of youths for service activities of all types. For more information, click here: http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html

The Allstate Foundation

The Allstate Foundation supports national and local nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations programs that fit within three focus areas:

• safe and vital communities
• tolerance, inclusion, and diversity
• economic empowerment

For more information, click here: http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=foundationfunding.htm

 [TOP]

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VOLUNTEER SAN JOSE

Have some free time this summer? Consider volunteering! Check out the many opportunities available throughout the City on the Volunteer San José website:  http://www.volunteersanjose.org/. With so many opportunities, there’s bound to be something that piques your interest! Love animals? A wizard with computers? Love Monopoly? Want to beautify your neighborhood? Take a look at the Volunteer San José website or call 408.535.3500 for more information. [TOP]

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The Newest Community Center is Here – Volunteer tour guides needed!

In mid-June, City employees began moving into the new City Hall located at 200 E. Santa Clara Street and making it home.  Tours and events will take place in the next few months and your help is needed!  Please contact 408.535.3500 for more information and to volunteer! [TOP]

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The NDC has the following resources available for use by neighborhood associations:

• High-Speed Gestetner copy machine
• Computer Labs with internet-ready computers, printers, scanner (NDC on Gish Road and at the Mexican Heritage Plaza)
• Library with resource books on grants, organizing, volunteers, leadership, etc…
• Meeting Rooms (NDC on Gish Road and at the Mexican Heritage Plaza)

Please contact NDC staff at 408.392.6771 for more information or to make an appointment to use these resources at no-cost! [TOP]

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CONTACT US:

City of San José

Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services

Neighborhood Development Center

43 East Gish Road, Suite 100

San José, CA  95112

Office:  408.392.6771

Fax:  408.437.0920

E-Mail:  ndc@sanjoseca.gov

Website:  http://www.sanjoseca.gov/prns/ndc/index.asp  [TOP]