Community Awareness Group
First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the University of Minnesota Extensions for helping us thru this process over the past 18 months. Monica and Lori were alot of help and we do appreciate all you did for us. It was great meeting and working with you these past months.
The Horizon’s Community Awareness Group met for what would turn out to be the last time under the guidance of the University of Minnesota Extensions on Tuesday, June 10th. As of June 30th, our Horizon’s groups will be “on our own” to reduce poverty in Chisholm. We are in “transition” now from participating in a multi-state prescribed program to an independent local, community-driven program. New faces and ideas are always welcome. If you are interested in joining our groups to help fullfil our project goals, please contact any one of the leaders listed below.
One goal the Community Awareness Group had was to create a resource guide that focuses on resources and services available for residents, both old and newcomers. We identified resources that link people in our community to services in the following areas: Housing, Transportation, Food, Health, Legal, Community Services, and Community Centers. A template has been created and a “draft copy” will be available for community viewing at the “Family Day at the Skate Park”, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25th from 11am - 3pm at the Chisholm skate park at the North end of Long Year Lake.
After the community viewing of our “CHISHOLM COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS”, corrections will be made, if needed. Then we will have 2000 booklets printed in which we will mail to every home in the community. We also hope to have copies available in some local establishments in town.
I am very pleased with the way this booklet turned out and I hope the community feels the same way. I hope it is a great resouces for everyone in our community, old and new.
Anyone interested in joining our Horizons groups please contact:
“Youth Involvement” Group Leaders: Gus Cronberg @ (218) 254-2960: Sadie or Marketa Anderson @ (218) 254-7628
“Community Awareness” Group Leader: Karen Amistadi @ (218) 969-1310
Local Organizer: Lynne Johnson @ (218) 966-1256
COME ON! GET INVOLVED! HELP MAKE OUR COMMUNITY BETTER FOR EVERYONE!
Karen Amistadi, Community Awareness Squad Leader