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January 19, 2015
As
we enter 2015, I thought I’d take a few moments to share with you some of The
Planning Coalition’s proudest accomplishments as well as our plans for the
coming year.
First, we are so excited to
support the launch of South Shore’s very own magazine, the South Shore Current
(spearheaded by the Planning Coalition’s own Yvette Moyo). The Current will
undoubtedly serve as a connective force within all of South Shore, and can help
to support local causes and businesses. It’s an honor to be a part of its
growth, and we thank everyone for supporting it!
Dedicated
Volunteers
Yvette Moyo, Attorney Jeanette Foreman, Anton Seals,
Julia Perkins, Linda Greene, Michelle Lugalia-Hollon, Paulette Fitts, Rosalind
Mustafa, Julia Hunter, Keiana Barrett, Sharnice Martin, Konora Maxwell-Mason,
Don Rysheed, Ann Marie Miles, and Eric Rogers
Financial Supporters
James
White/Deborah Harrington, Susan Motley, Don Watanabe, Michelle Bibbs, Michelle
Lugalia-Hollon/Polk Bothers Foundation, Michelle & Ryan
Lugalia-Hollon, Larry Sharpiro, Konora Maxwell-Mason, ICE Theaters, Maurice
Rabb, and Heather Parrish/Pierce Family Foundation, Bobbie R Pledger, and A.
Anne Holcomb
As well as, a special special thanks to Mary Steenson for raising the funds so
that I could attend my very 1st Neighborhood USA Conference, where
she won the neighborhood of the year award.
So, what now?
The
Planning Coalition welcomes Exchange Ideas, a monthly community meeting held at
Chef Sara’s Café, to our team. Since the Founder William “Billy” Powers decided
The Planning Coalition has a sustainable model that will ensure its long term
survival, Exchange Ideas has hosted a forums with Senator Jackie Collins, CTU
President Karen Lewis as well as Mayoral candidates Amara Enyia, Bob Fioretti,
William “Dock” Walls, and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. We have ambitious plans for
Exchange Ideas in 2015, and part of those plans are to introduce some fresh
faces into the mix. On that note, I’m so excited inform you we now have two
newest hosts of Exchange Ideas: Ameshia Cross and Chasda Martin. Ameshia and
Chasda are two dynamic and passionate individuals who are ready to steward
Exchange Ideas into its next phase. Be on the look out later this week
for more on Ameshia and Chasda, as we gear-up for February's Exchange
Ideas.
With that being said, I’d like to thank all of you for
your continued support and resilience. We face many headwinds, from many
directions. However, with a community as strong and vibrant as South Shore, the
question is not if we can confront overcome those obstacles, it
is when.
Sincerely,
Val Free
Executive Director
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