(Pictured: Power4Youth student shaking hands with Long Beach Mayor Garcia, including Long Beach mentoring programs and council members). Power4Youth is a nonprofit organization that provides site-based academic mentoring for students. We asked Samana Budhathoki, Power4Youth Match Supervisor the following questions: Why is working with your neighborhood important? At the simplest level, mentoring and working with…
Looking to make a difference? Every year RPNA elects its board. We do it in June. Want to step up? Yes you need to participate in monthly meetings; take leadership and generally do right by the organization and its mission. Send in to info@rpna.org and we’ll give you the scoop. And here is our mission…
RPNA’s Winter Meeting was just as informative and engaging as past years. Tracy Ames’ warm hospitality and donation of % of night’s take to RPNA set the tone. The meeting started with food and beverage in hand while Emily Stevens was recognized for her 10 year exemplary effort on behalf of Rose Park. Councilmember Jeannine…
Here are some things to review if you are thinking up fixing up your home. Check to see if you are in the historic district boundary, if so you’ll need to check in with the city’s historic preservation office to review paint colors, fencing ideas, restoring windows and replacing your roof. IF you have a…
The National Council on Aging has a short tutorial on how to navigate your neighborhood. And suggested action steps. It applies to all kinds of people. Check it out!
There have been many initiatives and efforts to increase street safety over the years. We have been out on the street collecting input from our neighbors, businesses and community partners about the current street conditions and use of public spaces. Now comes the time to compile and analyze the data gathered, so that it is…