Spartanburg to Hold 3rd Annual Neighborhood Conference
May 5, 2011
SPARTANBURG, SC – May 4, 2011 – The City of Spartanburg and Spartanburg County are sponsoring the Building Communities – Bridging Gaps Neighborhood Conference.
The purpose of the Building Communities-Bridging Gaps Conference is to educate, empower, and enlist residents in an effort to build and strengthen neighborhoods in Spartanburg County. The theme focus this year will be We Are Spartanburg….Leading the Way at Every Level.
The conference will include speakers from NeighborWorks America, a national organization that delivers many community-focused programs and services.
In addition, awards will be presented for the Neighbor of the Year as well as Neighborhood of the Year for both the City and the County. In addition, various organizations will be on hand to share ideas and help the Spartanburg community explore opportunities for community engagement.
This year there will be a unique opportunity for youth involvement through the Youth Café. In collaboration with Dr. Carrie DuPre, the newly appointed Executive Director for College Hub of Spartanburg County, a dynamic series has been created to jump start youth involvement.
For those that pre-register, this half-day conference is free and includes breakfast and lunch. It will be held at the USC Upstate Readiness Center Saturday, May 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Space is limited.
For more information, please contact JoKeitha Seabrook with The City of Spartanburg (864)596-2052.
