FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The New Prosperity Initiative Hosts Community Dialogue On Social Change
BOSTON, MA, October 13, 2009 – The New Prosperity Initiative (NPi) will host a speakers panel and community dialogue, “Innovative Youth Programs and Initiatives” on Thursday, November 5th, 2009. NPi dialogues bring together local leaders to discuss lessons learned, current projects, and potential collaborations. Come hear first-hand stories of community activism, share your thoughts, and learn more about how you can get involved. This event is free and open to the public and will take place at Cloud Place, 647 Boylston St, Boston MA, 02116, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
Speakers include: Carrie Fitzsimmons, International Director for Strategy, The Cloud Foundation & ARTSCIENCE 100K, Imari Paris Jeffries, Executive Director, Friends of the Children Boston, and Chad Milner, Site Director for Greater Boston and National Coordinator of Programs, The Young People’s Project.
About The New Prosperity Initiative:
The New Prosperity Initiative (NPi) is a Boston-based media organization that pairs storytelling with new media to publicize the efforts of people and organizations doing socially innovative work to end poverty and build prosperity. NPi stories take the shape of interviews, photo essays, videos, and podcasts and are distributed both in print and online. NPi connects community leaders in order to build a network of ideas and solutions that bring the best models, strategies, and leadership qualities to the places that need them most.
At the core of NPi are its two founders: Jeanne Dasaro and Alexis Schroeder.
Contact:
Jeanne Dasaro
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
781.568.9335
jeanne [at]thenewprosperity.org
