Posts Tagged ‘ non-profit organizations ’

Modeling Sustainable Living in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Founded in 1998, the GreenHouse Project is a walk-in green living demonstration center in Johannesburg, South Africa, with the dual purpose of connecting community-based green enterprises in the area.
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David Crowley Discusses His Work With Social Capital Inc.

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On May 7th, 2009 David Crowley, President and Founder of Social Capital Inc., participated in NPi’s community dialogue at the Boston Public Library. NPi community dialogues bring together local leaders to discuss lessons learned, current projects, and potential collaborations. Here are some excerpts from the conversation.
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Hilary Allen Discusses Her Work with the Boston Center For Community and Justice

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BCCJ is a leadership development organization. We run two programs: one is called “LeadBoston” for adult professionals, and the youth program that we run for high schoolers is called “InIt” or the “Leadership Initiative.” So you might be thinking what’s leadership development? For BCCJ, we are trying to advance a community of socially responsible...
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NPi Podcast: In an Economic Recession, An Illusion of Scarcity and Abundance of Resources

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This is the fourth in a series of podcasts from NPi’s community dialogue featuring three Boston-based social justice organizations. In this edition, Hilary Allen (Community Engagement Manager at the Boston Center for Community and Justice, David Crowley (President and Founder of Social Capital Inc.), and Kaia Stern (Director of the Prison Studies Project/Pathways Home)...
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Community-Based, Comprehensive Adult Education in South Boston

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The Notre Dame Education Center (NDEC) has been a place of hope for South Boston residents since it opened its doors in 1860. Started by a group of nuns called the Sisters of Notre Dame, the center began as a free high school for girls. While the school closed in 1992, the sisters remained...
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VIDEO: Boston leaders speak about what they gained from NPi’s last dialogue

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Dave McLaughlin and Joseph Porcelli share their thoughts on NPi's community dialogue, “Building Community Online and Offline”
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VIDEO: Bill Walczak, CEO of Codman Square Health Center, on the value of partnerships and collaborations

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Bill Walczak of Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester, Massachusetts discusses how the Codman Square Health Center serves as a resource for improving the physical, mental and social well-being of the Boston community.
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August 6th, 2009 NPi Community Dialogue Reflections, Photos, & Video

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Thanks to everyone who made it out to our event earlier this month, “Building Community Online and Offline” at City Year’s headquarters in Boston. Speakers at this event were Dave McLaughlin, Executive Director of Boston World Partnerships; Joseph Porcelli, Founder and Chief Neighbor at Neighbors for Neighbors; and Doris Sommer, Faculty Director at Cultural...
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The Young People’s Project: A Math Literacy Organization Rooted in the Civil Rights Movement

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With its roots firmly set in both the American Civil Rights Movement and Cambridge, Massachusetts, The Young People’s Project (YPP) promotes social justice using math literacy. Its programs have spread nationwide, teaching high school students to teach themselves and instilling in college students the value of giving back.
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