Click the title of this entry to see what it is I'm talking about. Our City of Virginia Beach, more specifically the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation, offers this class each year and has done so for some 15 years.
Read more about what the Neighborhood Institute offers from an archeived article written on May 16th, 1996 from the Virginian-Pilot. Click on this link to read the article:
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1996/vp960516/05160397.htmThis is a must-take almost free course ($35) which is offered once yearly. It is my inspiration to bring this to you all more often than that in some form or fashion. Next year, be sure to sign up for this class where ever it is offered.
DO YOU WANT TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Illuminate that golden thread that unites us all... be part of Share Your Light Night each year.
WHAT: Luminaries are illuminated bags set in a line creating a ribbon of light symbolizing neighborhood unity.
WHEN: EVERY YEAR - Generally held on the second Saturday in December each year starting between 6-7PM. It could also be organized for National Night Out in August, or every year for 9-11.
The official time and date is set by each neighborhood organization (civic league, neighborhood watch, unite community neighbor leaders). Each participating group from this time forward are invited to be part of this blog so that they can share their stories, photos, and success.
WHERE: Along the edge of property lines or common areas when permission is granted.
HOW: Coordinate through your Civic League, HOA/Condo Association, Neighborhood Watch group, House of Worship or other community based group. However, as an individual, you can seed this event on your own by getting 3 or so of your neighbors to participate with you.
WHY: SEE LIST BELOW - BENEFITS
THE COST: It depends upon you and your neighborhood organization. For more information, contact Illuminate A Cause, LLC at 757-714-2772.
BENEFITS - What difference can this event make?
One word:
EMPOWERMENT...
FOR THE CITY:
By empowering citizens to show solidarity, citizens will work as partners with each other, local Police Departments, Parks and Rec and youth to create solutions to crime and other social issues.
FOR UNITED NEIGHBOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
Empowerment and improved safety and security for the neighborhood. Validation of the value of civic leagues and homeowner associations.
FOR NEIGHBORHOODS:
Neighborhood unity and camaraderie, a safer community less prone to vandalism.
FOR THE CITIZENS:
Better communications and closer relationships between the citizens, civic leagues, city representatives and law enforcement agencies is a good thing. It reduces cost and improves efficiency.
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