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Get WE Care. Wednesday deals wear the shirt, get the perk who we are Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County is a non-profit organization based in Shawnee, OK dedicated to helping neighbors restore their communities through intentional relationships. We are an independent replication of the pioneering work of Community Renewal International in Shreveport, LA. About Us what we do We help Pottawatomie County combat the loneliness epidemic by fostering connection at the neighborhood level, through a network of neighbors as well as school campus programs. program info why we're here Research shows that building healthy, connected neighborhoods has long-term positive impact on issues like education and crime rates as well as physical health , and we want those outcomes for our county. why relationships get involved Community Renewal isn’t an office or a staff. It’s a movement of neighbors making change! Join your community in volunteering through the Neighbor to Neighbor Network. I want to volunteer > what's new in the neighborhood Play Video Play Video 04:59 What is Community Renewal? Play Video Play Video 05:06 Community Renewal During the Pandemic || We Care-aoke. 2022 Video What happened to a social movement when we were required to social distance? Hear how people in the Community Renewal movement adapted in the two years since the world went on lock down. Play Video Play Video 00:52 Name That Tune with Craig Whitney! Happy We Care. Wednesday! Join Sherri and Craig in today’s episode of Name That Tune. Craig will sing a few seconds of a song. If you think you know that song’s title, put it in the comments! If you guessed correctly, you'll be entered in a Friday drawing for a free drink ticket at We Care-aoke. We Care-aoke is a night of dinner, drinks, and musical bingo benefiting Community Renewal happening on April 9 at the Grand Casino. Get your tickets here: wecare2022.eventbrite.com. All correct guesses from every episode of Name That Tune will be entered to win a free room at the Grand on April 9. Let us know in the comments if you can Name That Tune! Play Video Play Video 00:56 Name That Tune with Melissa Kamm! Happy We Care. Wednesday! Join Sherri and Melissa in today’s episode of Name That Tune. Melissa will sing a few seconds of a song. If you think you know that song’s title, put it in the comments! If you guessed correctly, you'll be entered in a Friday drawing for a free drink ticket at We Care-aoke. We Care-aoke is a night of dinner, drinks, and musical bingo benefiting Community Renewal happening on April 9 at the Grand Casino. Get your tickets here: wecare2022.eventbrite.com. All correct guesses from every episode of Name That Tune will be entered to win a free room at the Grand on April 9. Let us know in the comments if you can Name That Tune! Play Video Play Video 05:31 Kids Club Leaders Share Play Video Play Video 04:22 Red Couch Series Play Video Play Video 04:59 Red Couch Series Play Video Play Video 02:19 Red Couch Series Steve Reese block leader & local realtor Learning & sharing with this growing [hub] of volunteers makes me feel more invested in my neighborhood, and in turn, my whole community. Dr. April Grace superintendent, shawnee public schools [This work] is transforming the culture. The impact is a lasting one that will live beyond the time that our students walk our hallways or attend our classes. George Wright we care. team & board member I'm personally a part of it because I think it's working, and I want to be a part of the solutions to my community. what neighbors are saying about community renewal Connection is hard, but you're not alone Knowing your neighbors decreases major crime and increases feelings of safety and hope, but getting to know them isn't always easy! C heck out these resources to help you make the meaningful neighborhood connections. get neighboring resources > contact us info@communityrenewal.org (405) 273-1035 Office open: Mon - Thurs 9 am - 5 pm find us 1000 N. Kickapoo Shawnee, OK 74801 Contact Us

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what we do We help Pottawatomie County combat the loneliness epidemic by fostering connection at the neighborhood level. Programs Neighbor to Neighbor Network A grassroots, community-wide initiative to combat the loneliness epidemic through meaningful neighborhood connections. about the network We Care. Campus Raising up the next generation of good neighbors through character development programs based in local schools. about we care. campus Friendship Houses Homes staffed with full-time community coordinators to support neighbors in restoring their community from the inside out. about friendship houses programs of community renewal

Register your student Sign up to Volunteer Sept 9-10, 2022 conference schedule | 2022 speakers | caregiver Q/A panel about the worth it conference | about community renewal Empowering young women to see their own true identity and worth while building confidence to support their fellow female. what is worth it? Worth It. is an annual conference for girls 6th - 12th grade that seeks to empower young women to see their own true identity and worth while building confidence to support their fellow female. what will my child learn? Community Renewal and the Worth It. Committee are dedicated to offering sessions at this conference that deal with real issues teen girls are facing today in constructive ways, with breakouts led by diverse local women who are experts in their area through education and/or life experiences. who organizes this event? Worth It. is a program of Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County. The conference is put together by a diverse team of local volunteers (primarily women) who are passionate about ensuring all girls can thrive in Shawnee. They are advised by the junior committee, made up of girls in the age group in other CRPC programs, along with We Care. campus staff, who work with teens in area schools each and every day. about worth it Caregiver Breakout Specially curated for parents & guardians of teen girls, this session will feature a panel answering oft-asked (or not asked enough!) questions about the challenges you face in the important role you play in your girl's life. Saturday, Sept 10 @ 2:30 pm Gordon Cooper Safety Center Caregiver breakout 2022 Conference Schedule Conference Schedule Speakes 2022 Worth It. Conference Speakers Still have questions? Email rachel@communityrenewal.org !

tell us about your neighborhood! Your answers help Community Renewal help you create a safe, trustworthy, and supportive neighborhood: a neighborhood where you belong. take the survey about the survey Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County is a non-profit organization based in Shawnee, OK dedicated to helping neighbors restore their communities through intentional relationships. Each October, we seek responses to the Annual Neighborhood survey, which helps measure the impact of our services & tell us how to better serve each area of our county. participation & prizes This survey takes about 8 minutes. At the end, you'll have the option to give Community Renewal your contact information for a chance to win a $100 gift card, which will be drawn for the evening of October 27th. All Pott County participants are eligible for 4 of the gift cards.There will be 3 additional drawings: 1 for McLoud participants, 1 for Tecumseh participants, and 1 rural Pott County participants. *Participants must be over 18 and residents of Pottawatomie County. Community Renewal board members, staff, and families of staff are not eligible to win. take the survey

friendship houses Every person ought to have the opportunity to live in a neighborhood where they feel safe, valued, and connected. Friendship houses make that dream a reality for under-resourced neighborhoods. Community leaders and neighbors talk about what a Friendship House means for the neighborhood it serves, and why they are excited to have these homes in their communities. how a friendship house works Craig Family Friendship House Built through the generosity of the C.L. Craig & Avedis Foundations, this home & staff focuses on the Kickapoo Park neighborhood and Jefferson Elementary School. The House opened in August 2017 and serves through after school programs, an on-site GED program, community space, community garden, and partnerships with other local organizations to bring resources and support into the neighborhood. House Staff Travis Flood community coordinator (lives on-site) Call Email Rachel Monday assistant coordinator Call Email House Staff Michael Phillips community coordinator (lives on-site) Call Email Mandi Wells community coordinator Call Email Good Neighbor Friendship House Currently under construction through a generous partnership with the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority, this house project focuses on the Boy Scout Park neighborhood & Pleasant Grove School. Although the house is not yet built, programming has already started within the neighborhood and school. The house is set to open in late 2020 at the corner of Bryan & Main in Shawnee.

restoring community during covid-19 Research shows that social isolation and loneliness are detrimental to personal and societal health -- and that's why it's never been more important to get to know our neighbors, but it's important to do that safely. Take a look around for resources, ideas, and celebrations of "distance neighboring". Resource List We’re bringing together all of the resources available in our area in this comprehensive list. Because things change pretty regularly, we update this list every week! Please use this resource to ensure that all of our neighbors have what they need during this extraordinarily challenging time. Play Video Play Video What is Community Renewal? Play Video Play Video Community Renewal During the Pandemic || We Care-aoke. 2022 Video Play Video Play Video Name That Tune with Craig Whitney! Load More celebrations of pandemic neighboring

Healthy community means safer neighborhoods & better opportunities for all. Give today to support restored community in Pott County! Neighbor to Neighbor Network A grassroots, community-wide initiative to combat the loneliness epidemic through meaningful neighborhood connections. about the network We Care. Campus Raising up the next generation of good neighbors through character development programs based in local schools. about we care. campus Friendship Houses Homes staffed with full-time community coordinators to support neighbors in restoring their community from the inside out. about friendship houses where your gift goes

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page under construction why we're here Research shows that connected neighborhoods have long-term positive impact on issues like education and crime rates as well as physical health , and we want those outcomes for our county. why relationships? intentional relationships aren't just nice to have -- they're the building blocks of society. Watch this quick video to get an idea of just why it's so important to restore relationships. Ready to do your part? join the neighbor network identifying Identify caring people in the community -- because there are more people who care than don't. connecting Connect those caring people to one another to build relationships, trust, and support. equipping Equip those people with the tools to develop healthy, caring relationships throughout the community. supporting neighbors in restoration history We are an independent replication of the pioneering work of Community Renewal International (CRI) in Shreveport, LA, where they have been restoring community in the Shreveport area for 25 years. The Avedis Foundation learned about the work of CRI and helped establish Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County in 2015 to replicate that work in our region. Members of CRI and the Avedis Foundation stand alongside leaders of multiple Community Renewal Replications (including Pott County) on the steps of a Friendship House in Shreveport, LA.