Our next Cleveland Crime and Safety Meeting is right around the corner. We’ll have our monthly update from MPD regarding crime in the area and hear community concerns. We’ve designated the second half of the meeting as space for an open conversation for residents to ask questions and get answers directly with MPD officers and staff. We hope to have a productive time of sharing and information. We hope you can join us!
Crime and Safety meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Cleveland Neighborhood office, 3333 Penn Ave on the south end of the Lucy Laney school building.
RSVP on our Community Hub or on Facebook.
Hi my name is Kotiareenia (K) Taylor. I’m from Minneapolis, I’ve been a professional chef for 15 years and have cooked all around the twin cities for various organizations and restaurants. Currently, I am a full time student at Augsburg College majoring in sociology and minoring in theater performance. I’m excited to support Cleveland neighbors in building sustainable relationships with one another and improving the neighborhood both aesthetically and systematically. I believe that it is important to encourage those who are perpetually marginalized to work together – to build power and create the change – be the change they want to see in the world.
Good morning my name is Sarah Rossman. I am currently attending the University of Minnesota, getting my Master’s in Youth Development Leadership. I have 14 plus years working with youth in Minneapolis. I have a real passion for working with youth and North Minneapolis Communities. I am really looking forward to working with the Cleveland Neighborhood association. I am excited to work for a non profit and see the ins and outs of the organization and working with a grass roots organization. My experience is mainly with government organizations so this will be a new adventure. I’m mostly looking forward to work with the Cleveland Neighborhood/community and getting to know the residents and coming up with new projects to help unite this community.
Hello, My name is Karla Guadalupe Arredondo Payan. First thing to know is that there is a small number of people that can pronounce my full name. I am from North Minneapolis and have lived in the community my entire life. I am currently studying at Augsburg College for a double major in Sociology and Metro Urban Studies. My passion lies within the community and the rich history it has to offer us. My experience living in North Minneapolis combined with my love of research has lead me to conduct a few research projects about North Minneapolis, that give a voice to the unheard. I enjoy doing research projects related to social change and community engagement, resident or the public sector of non-profits. I am am excited to be working with the Cleveland Neighborhood Association to bring voice to residents who sometimes feel are not heard. I look forward to meeting and getting to build wonderful relationships with the residents of Cleveland Neighborhood.
he Cleveland Neighborhood embarks on an ambitious goal in 2015 to establish block clubs on 100% of the blocks in the neighborhood and identify Community Connectors on each of those blocks. We have been so grateful to those who have stepped up and volunteered to serve as block leaders and have done the grassroots work of connecting neighbors, hosting block parties and so much more. We’ve seen the positive effect of connected blocks in more stability, social connections and lower crime. If you don’t already have a block club contact us!
The Cleveland Neighborhood Association Youth Committee was proud to participate in the Free Bikes 4 Kids annual bike giveaway for the second time this past weekend. We’ve now matched over 200 youth from the community with bikes through the program. It is a great opportunity for families and a great opportunity for us to build strong connections with neighbors and families. In 2015, we hope to host a giveaway site on location in the Cleveland Neighborhood to give even more families direct access, particularly those who rely primarily on public transportation. If you would like to be involved and help us plan the 2015 Bike giveaway please contact us at the officer via phone or text at 612-567-1262. Thank you to Free Bikes 4 Kids for making this a successful event.