FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The New Prosperity Initiative Hosts Community Dialogue On Social Change
BOSTON, MA, February 15, 2010 – The New Prosperity Initiative (NPi) will host a speakers panel and community dialogue, “Health Care and Wellness” on Thursday, February 25th, 2010. 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 Lean Enterprise Institute, One Cambridge Center, 5th Floor, Cambridge MA, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
Speakers include: Bill Walczak, Co-Founder and CEO of the Codman Square Health Center; Ned Rimer of Chronic Care Community Corps (also Co-Founder of Citizen Schools); Helen Zak, Chief Operating Officer of the Lean Enterprise Institute; Neel Shah, Founder and Executive Director of Costs of Care and resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital; and Jessica Aguilera-Steinert Director of Client Serivces and Training at The Prevention and Access to Care and Treatment (PACT) Project.
Event registration: http://npicommunitydialoguefeb10.eventbrite.com/
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.
Contact:
Jeanne Dasaro
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
781.568.9335
Jeanne@thenewprosperity.org
