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Embracing Our Past,
Empowering Our Future
Elm
Grove Community Center
The JPCI and Stephens Boys and Girls Club have partnered with the City
of Fort Smith’s Multicultural Center to host another CULTURAL LITERACY
INITIATIVE PROGRAM:
In 1992, Bass Reeves was inducted to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, located
in Oklahoma City. He was the epitome of dedication to duty, and Judge Parker’s
most trusted deputy. Bass Reeves was a legend in his own time.
Local Artist Liz Robinson and Marvin Fentis will
have their works of art displayed. Each artist will be available to answer questions
and discuss their works in a forum setting. There will also be poetry/ spoken
word, short stories, dance, song and plenty of audience engagement.
Featuring Judge Jim Spears, Author Hannibal B. Johnson, and T. Baridi Nkokheli
as Bass Reeves.
For more information, please contact:
Darneisha Adams, Program Coordinator
Stephens Boys and Girls Club
Tel: 479.782.6392
Website: www.fsbgc.org
"We
seek to enhance the quality of life for the youth of our community" |
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Fort Smith Parks & Recreation
The JPCI has been involved in the construction and dedication of the Elm
Grove Community Center at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Fort Smith. Since
it's opening, the JPCI has hosted several community events and promoted cultural
awareness at this facility.
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Pictured Above: Authors Hannibal Johnson & Patrick Oliver |
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Bringing the Community Together Through Literature
and the Arts
In 2007, the JPCI and Stephens Boys and Girls Club partnered with the City
of Fort Smith’s Multicultural Center to host another Cultural Literacy
Initiative Program.
Best selling authors gathered with students at the Elm Grove Community Center
in Fort Smith to promote cultural awareness and literacy. Among these authors
were:
Patrick Oliver - Editor, Turn The Page
and You Don't Stop; Founder, Say It Loud! Readers and Writers Series
(Essence Magazine Best Seller) Celebrating 10 years of Reading, Writing and Telling
Our Stories. www.speakloudly.com
Hannibal Johnson - A graduate of Harvard
Law School, Johnson completed his undergraduate work at The University of Arkansas,
where he earned a double major in economics and sociology. Johnson is an attorney,
author, and independent consultant. www.hannibalbjohnson.com
Local artists Liz Robinson and Marvin
Fentis also had their works of art displayed. Each artist was available
to answer questions and discuss their works in a forum setting. Also shared were
poetry/ spoken words, short stories/ parable reading, dance, songs and plenty
of audience engagement.
More information about the 2009 event coming soon!
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The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program
that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community
development needs.
Beginning in 1974, the CDBG program is one of the longest
continuously run programs at HUD. The CDBG program provides annual grants on
a formula basis to 1180 general units of local government and States.
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The CDBG program works to ensure decent affordable housing, to provide services
to the most vulnerable in our communities, and to create jobs through the expansion
and retention of businesses. CDBG is an important tool for helping local governments
tackle serious challenges facing their communities.
For more information, contact:
J. Matt Jennings, AICP City
of Fort Smith •
P. O. Box 1908,
Fort Smith, AR 72902 •
Office: 479-784-2209 •
Fax: 479-784-2462
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Positive Activities for Kids
The JPCI is proud to support the Lincoln Youth Service Center. We have
donated a new score board, bleachers and a Whirlpool refrigerator to the gym
and kitchen. Help us continue to fund and support this positive neighborhood
recreation area in Fort Smith!
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The JPCI is proud to be an active member of the Old Fort Homeless Coalition. The
primary purpose of the organization is to put an end to homelessness in the River
Valley.
For more information, contact:
Lyn Pounder with Gateway House
3900 Armour
Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72904
Phone: 479 783-8849
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lpounder@gatewayhouseinc.org
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JPCI community outreach projects are
funded in part by the CDBG
(Community Development Block Grant)
and the City of Fort Smith’s Multicultural
Center. |
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