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Committees

Meet our New Intern Regina

reginaHello Cleveland Neighborhood, my name is Regina Cole; I am a new intern from the Social Justice Internship Program, HECUA. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to join CNA as an Intern this semester, and hope to become a valuable asset of your family in the further future. One of my goals is to serve and assist families living in poverty. Family and community involvement is very important to me and are key components in developing good relationships, and I hope to be a part of the great things CNA does to ensure that happens. Here is some information on my background; I was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and moved to Minneapolis, MN in 2009; currently studying Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. When I am not studying I am feeding, cleaning, entertaining, chasing, and comforting my two-year old daughter by the name of Ariel.

P.s Please look forward to seeing me soon, I will be passing out CNA’s information bags. I am excited about meeting everyone.Thank you!

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Events

Volunteer with Laney Students to Fight Hunger!

This Saturday, February 22, Lucy Laney students will  pack meals with Hunger Initiative, contributing to 600,000 meals to fight hunger in The Horn of Africa. This will be a great opportunity for the Cleveland Neighborhood family to join with Lucy Laney students and help make a difference. There are three shifts available 10-noon, 12:30-2:30, and 3-5feed_my_starving_children_2. Come join in this inspirational opportunity! Contact Dwquita Nash for more information. Thank you!

Dwquita Nash
Family and Community Liaison, Lucy Craft Laney School
Dwquita.nash@mpls.k12.mn.us
Direct # 612-668-2168

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Youth

Village Parks Youth Program

A great program and opportunity for youth in our community. If you know a teen that might be interested please pass it along.

village parks pics

  • Apply by January 30, 2014
  • Meet weekly to explore Minneapolis’ diverse languages and cultures.
  • Assist in summer programs for children in Minneapolis parks.
  • Spend a week learning a new language at Concordia Language Villages.
  • Connect to a summer employment opportunity.
  • Build leadership skills with an incredible group of Minneapolis teens.
  • Village Parks is a free program for Minneapolis teens aged 14 – 18.

Fill out the Village Parks application and return to:

Village Parks, MPRB
2117 W. River Road North
Minneapolis, MN 55411

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Featured Youth

Tickets For Families and Teen Night

africanam-circleAs a neighborhood organization, we recognize that happy and healthy families are key to a thriving community. When we have the opportunity, we make tickets available to Cleveland residents to take young people in their home or on their block to events, museums and more. Below are a few upcoming opportunities we’d like to offer to you. If you are interested in attending any of the events, please email or call us with which event and how many tickets you are requesting. Also, don’t forget about our Teen Night this Friday, there will be Karaoke, Dance Contest, pizza and prizes. Hope to see you there!

Science Museum of Minnesota Science Fusion Festival

African Americans in Science
Saturday, January 18, 2014, 1-4 p.m.

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¡Amantes de la Ciencia!
Saturday, February 1, 2014, 1-4 p.m.

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American Indians in Science
Saturday, February 15, 2014, 1-4 p.m.
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Asian Americans in Science
Saturday, February 22, 2014, 1-4 p.m.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Children’s Theatre Company
Saturday, January 25, 2014, 5pm

 

And don’t forget Teen Night!mic event for Camden News

 

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Featured Youth

Teen Night with Karaoke and Just Dance Contest – Jan 17th

mic event for Camden News

It’s cold outside but that’s not stopping us from heating it up on the dance floor and on the mic! Teens, ages 13-18, are welcome to join us on Friday, Jan 17th from 7-9pm for Teen Night. We’ll be singing karaoke, eating pizza, and dancing the evening away. Don’t miss it!

If you know of a teenager on your block that might be interested, let us know and we’ll be happy to invite them.

Questions? Comment below, email us or text us at 612-567-1262

 

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Events Featured Youth

Cleveland Halloween Party – Volunteers and Donations Needed!

Halloween-Party-FINALCleveland families, mark your calendar and get those costumes on and join us for an afternoon of fun for the whole family. There will be treats, games, popcorn, dancing and lot’s more! Don’t miss it! October 26th from 1-3pm we’ll host our Halloween Party at Lucy Craft Laney School, 3333 Penn Ave N. All are welcome. Youth Must Be Accompanied By An Adult.

We’re also in need of volunteers and some donations to make this event a success. If you are able to volunteer please contact us at 612-588-1155 or email info@cnampls.org

And we are looking for donations. If you have any of the following please contact us to schedule a donation pick-up or a time to drop off:

  • Toilet paper – 2, 12-count rolls (2 ply) (for mummy making contest)
  • paper cups – 100 (6 oz)
  • Halloween candy – 20 bags
  • Fruit snacks
  • Apple cider – 4, gallon jugs
  • Foil stars – 10 sheets
  • Mini pumpkins – 10 (for prizes)
  • Organic apples – 6-8 dozen

Brought to you by Mom’s Demand Action and the Cleveland Neighborhood Association