Empowerment Network
The Mission in Action... 

COORDINATE

....work together to better integrate our efforts; support existing successful projects and initiatives
 

ü       Helped organizations and individuals develop productive new relationships and partnerships through networking events, meetings, and forums; 

ü       Provided the opportunity for African-American and North Omaha restaurants to generate thousands of dollars in revenue by catering Network and other community events;

ü       Supported and promoted African-American cultural arts, history, and entertainment events and organizations;

ü       Helped community organizations to increase memberships, volunteers, and participants;

ü       Led prayer walks and community outreach efforts in high-violence hot spots and targeted neighborhoods to reduce violence; 

ü       Partnered with churches and neighborhoods to host neighborhood block parties, community events, and major neighborhood clean-up initiatives;

ü       Coordinated an important economic and community development networking trip to Kansas City to support cultural arts and entertainment growth;

ü       Helped plan and/or participated in best practice site visits to Oakland, Chicago, and Milwaukee;

ü       Launched Harmony Week focused on reducing violence during summer months;

ü       Supported African-American businesses, organizations and cultural events;