by Crystal Sierra | Sep 15, 2020 | Community Engagement, Youth Engagement
“One voice can change a neighborhood, and if one voice can change a neighborhood, then it can change a city, and if it can change a city, it can change a state, and if it can change a state, it can change a nation, and if it can change a nation, it can change the world.
by Crystal Sierra | Aug 15, 2020 | Community Engagement
Staying safe and socially distanced does not always mean staying indoors. On Saturday, August 15th, Canopy South and partners – Heartland Workers Center, Heartland B-Cycle, MAPA, and Keep Omaha Beautiful – hosted a neighborhood bike, walk, and clean-up event at Upland P
by Crystal Sierra | Aug 1, 2020 | Community Engagement
Block Talks allow for deep and detailed discussion while accommodating health directives for social distancing and small gatherings. On August 1st, community leaders from Southside Terrace and the Indian Hill neighborhood met with Canopy South and Omaha Housing Authorit
by Crystal Sierra | Jul 12, 2020 | Community Engagement
From May – July, over 30 local nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and businesses participated in our virtual focus group sessions to discuss neighborhood needs and priorities. Participants were offered the choice to attend and share their expertise withi
by Crystal Sierra | Feb 21, 2020 | Community Engagement, Youth Engagement
On February 18th, Southside Terrace residents met with the City of Omaha, Omaha Housing Authority, and Canopy South to learn about the Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant and share about their community preferences. A second meeting was held with Indian Hill neighborhood
by Crystal Sierra | Oct 19, 2019 | Community Engagement
On a beautiful, overcast Sunday in October, over 350 guests joined the CNP Steering Committee and Engagement Team for a kick-off celebration at Upland Park. Residents had the opportunity to learn more about the Choice Neighborhood Planning + Action grant and begin shari
