Learning Together To Strengthen Neighborhoods
Learning Together To Strengthen Neighborhoods
Community U! Conference is a half-day event that will teach you about ideas and resources to improve your community.
Come learn from others. Build leadership. Share experiences. Work collectively. Strengthen and increase sustainability in your neighborhood.
For more information, please contact CommunityU@houstontx.gov or 713-837-7701.
Set your own agenda based on your interests. Pre-registration is critical to ensure adequate seating in each session. Online registration ends September 25, 2012.
Great Giveaways
The community organization with the most registered participants by September 28th can win one of the following prizes:
- Astros Suite for 10
- $100 Kroger Gift Card
- $50 Randall’s Gift Card
Other great door prizes available! The raffle begins at 1:15 pm the day of the conference. Winners must be present.
September 29, 2012
7:45-8:30am |
Check-in and Chat |
| 8:30-9:30am | Session 1 |
| A: Networked Neighborhoods: Going Social | |
| B: How to Start a Non-Profit Organization | |
| C: What’s the 211 on Senior Living? | |
| D: Neighborhood Watch: Protecting Your Community | |
| E: Preserving Neighborhood Character | |
| 9:30-9:45am | Break |
| 9:45-10am | Welcome by Mayor Annise Parker |
| 10-10:15am | Break |
| 10:15-11:15am | Session 2 |
| A: HUD Grants: Funding Resources for Your Neighborhood | |
| B: How to Increase Youth Volunteerism | |
| C: Healthy Eating: What Does Community Have to Do With It? | |
| D: Dealing with Blighted Lots & Structures | |
| E: What You Need to Know about Community Gardens | |
| 11:15-11:25am | Break |
| 11:25am-12:25pm | Session 3 |
| A: Go-Neighborhoods Initiative | |
| B: Influencing Youth Through Art | |
| C: Food Deserts | |
| D: Going Green: Home Energy Audit | |
| E: Your Maps, Your Way | |
| 12:25-12:35pm | Break |