Elizabeth O'Dell
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Cultural Development and City Neighborhoods

The Urban Institute This brief is informed by policy forums held by The Living Cultures Project in New Orleans in 2008-2009 to address key policy issues confronting neighborhood and cultural life. It…

Started Feb 1

What could you do with $20 million... what kind of differnce could you make in your community?
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In an effort to support those who generate innovative, optimistic ideas, the Pepsi Refresh Project, will award more than $20 million to projects that make a difference in six categories: Health, Art…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Austin Mar 8.

The Reinvestment Fund
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The Reinvestment Fund This publication offers approachesand recommendations for investment in a range of arts and cultureactivities as a neighborhood development strategy. It comprehensivelyexamines…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Elizabeth O'Dell Feb 1.

 

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Tom Austin replied to Elizabeth O'Dell's discussion 'What could you do with $20 million... what kind of differnce could you make in your community?'
Good points, Katrina. Seems though that as more companies sponsor crowd-sourced contests, it will become an important space for more sophisticated nonprofits to occupy... particularly if traditional corporate giving goes more in this direction. Crow…
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Katrina Hanson replied to Elizabeth O'Dell's discussion 'What could you do with $20 million... what kind of differnce could you make in your community?'
I have mixed feelings about the 'online contest' model of corporate contributions. I think its more democratic and can be more transparent, but also has some drawbacks. The contests seem to be good at raising awareness of different issues & organiz…
March 3
Debbie Wise replied to Elizabeth O'Dell's discussion 'What could you do with $20 million... what kind of differnce could you make in your community?'
Pepsi's ambitious plan to give $20-million to charities through an online contest faced controversy as the company broke its own rules, The New York Times reports. Click Here
March 3
Tom Austin replied to Elizabeth O'Dell's discussion 'What could you do with $20 million... what kind of differnce could you make in your community?'
I like the way NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources is in the running for $50k of the $20 million in support for their block club in Rapid City, South Dakota. http://www.refresheverything.com/LemmonAvenueProject
February 25
B.J.Cukali replied to Elizabeth O'Dell's discussion 'What could you do with $20 million... what kind of differnce could you make in your community?'
I would like to have the possibility to support the Elders First to give medical care shelter and food and to build a special warm shelter home in Albania for on need elders. Second to create the so called special group to assist elders everywhere…
February 25
Alan Hepler replied to Elizabeth O'Dell's discussion 'What could you do with $20 million... what kind of differnce could you make in your community?'
I would visit the gulf coast and start to rebuild those hit by Katrina. We still have families living in trailors from Andrew, a year before Katrina. My bet is that Haiti will be rebuilt before our own. Imagine being in Idaho and still waiting for a…
February 23
On the Same Page 1:3 is out... check your e-mail for details!
February 1
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Cultural Development and City Neighborhoods
The Urban Institute This brief is informed by policy forums held by The Living Cultures Project in New Orleans in 2008-2009 to address key policy issues confronting neighborhood and cultural life. It focuses on a growing number of agencies and progr…
February 1
Elizabeth O'Dell replied to Elizabeth O'Dell's discussion 'The Reinvestment Fund'
Great! I am glad to hear that they are helpful ideas! Tell me more about your event... what are you planning?
February 1
Andrew Sawtelle replied to Elizabeth O'Dell's discussion 'The Reinvestment Fund'
Thanks for posting this and sending it out to the VISTA list. I've been looking over their publications, and there's some very good ideas. Here in Poughkeepsie we're planning an event for June and July that will link environmental stewardship, arts,…
January 27
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What could you do with $20 million... what kind of differnce could you make in your community?
In an effort to support those who generate innovative, optimistic ideas, the Pepsi Refresh Project, will award more than $20 million to projects that make a difference in six categories: Health, Arts & Culture, Food & Shelter, The Planet, Neighborh…
January 27
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The Reinvestment Fund
The Reinvestment Fund This publication offers approachesand recommendations for investment in a range of arts and cultureactivities as a neighborhood development strategy. It comprehensivelyexamines the role community-based programs and activities…
January 25
What are you doing for MLK Day?
January 11
Elizabeth O'Dell posted the link Free Night of Theater 2009
Free Night of Theater... all over the country check to see what shows are in your area! The VISTA Leader Team is going to a show tonight!
October 8, 2009
“We must use time creatively, and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” ~Nelson Mandela
October 7, 2009

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Job Title
AmeriCorps VISTA Leader
Employer
NeighborWorks
Community Development Interests
Arts and Social Development, Community Building and Organization, Community Stabilization, Fundraising and Resource Development, Financial Literacy, Leadership and Management, Neighborbood Revitalization, Public Planning, Volunteer Development and Management
Years in the Community Development Field
less than 1 year

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At 4:12pm on September 14, 2009, NeighborWorks America said…
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Welcome to Leaders for Communities! Jump right on in and join the fun! Good to see you on the site!

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