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;