Neighborhood Networks Week Is Less Than One Month Away!

It's hard to believe, but Neighborhood Networks Week 2010 is just one month away! And this year, the weeklong nationwide observance will be even more meaningful as it will honor the Initiative's 15th anniversary and follow the theme, A Successful Past, a Promising Future. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) invites all Neighborhood Networks centers to recognize this momentous milestone by hosting a local event that showcases their achievements and spotlights their hopes for the future.

It's Not Too Late to Host an Event

If you are thinking that one month is not nearly enough time to plan a Neighborhood Networks Week event, think again. During Neighborhood Networks Week 2009, centers across the country hosted hundreds of local events that ranged in size and complexity from potluck meals to community festivals. Remember: Your event need not be an elaborate affair. A small, well-planned event can have a significant positive impact on your center and go a long way in making staff, residents, partners, and volunteers feel appreciated.

Planning Help Is Here

To help center staff with their event planning, HUD created the Neighborhood Networks Week Event Planning Guide. Filled with event ideas, strategies, and tips for planning and hosting a successful event, the Neighborhood Networks Week Event Planning Guide includes a step-by-step overview of the event planning process, as well as numerous resources that center staff can use to plan and host their event.

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