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INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE VOICE OF UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

First Published in 1994

INDEPENDENT CONSERVATIVE VOICE OF
UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA

Serve & Connect, Community Leaders Announce Nationally Funded Initiative

On Wednesday, November 28th at 4:00 p.m., Serve & Connect, along with the Columbia Police Department and Parks and Recreation, will announce the kickoff of an intensive, collaborative effort in the 29203 community. The program aims to promote greater alignment and communication between existing initiatives directed at enhancing the future for our youth. A facilitated, interactive conversation with community members and organizations will follow.

During the past few months, Serve & Connect has worked closely with police and community leaders throughout the Midlands to build trust and connections. A recent grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, intended to develop a national model for effective police and community partnerships, will fund this effort. It will also bring resources, including the Wandersman Center, a research and consultation group lead by internationally acclaimed USC researcher Dr. Abe Wandersman.

Event Details:

WHAT:

Program Kickoff
Followed by interactive, facilitated session with community

WHO:

Chief Holbrook, Columbia Police Department
Director Pough, Department of Juvenile Justice
Superintendent Carey Rich, City of Columbia Parks and Recreation
A Musical Performance by Every Black Girl
Kassy Alia Ray, Serve & Connect

WHERE:

Earlewood Park

WHEN:

Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Event begins at 4 p.m.
Concludes at 6:30 p.m.

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