I'd definitely be interested in trying to make this a reality. I'd also be interested in seeing what some of the other major posters think about this idea, and I'm definitely open to suggestions. [EMAIL PROTECTED], "kerrymbutch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Jack writes: > > What I really think could go far in our city is a jobs program for > kids that will provide a strong alternative for the gang lifestyle, > and/or falling into bad things. > Model it after the Civilian Conservation Corps. Put kids to work > building things in our city, and working at new projects as the come > online etc. Around this, build a PR campaign called something like "My > Asbury Park" that showcases the work done by the kids. Create a video > program for "My Asbury Park" as well as print materials. Make a huge > deal of it. Give the kids, and their parents, something to be proud > of. Let's say the kids build something for the city...a walking path, > a garden...anything. ..when it's done, they have the pride of saying "I > built this." > > > Jack, > > If you are really passionate about creating this kind of program, put > together a proposal with a budget and I'll help you shop it around. > The proposal doesn't have to be long- it's just > the "who,what,where,why,how and how much." In my experience in Asbury > Park, it's not the lack of facilities, it's access issues, the > inability of people to work together and the lack of strong and > lasting programming. I know quite a few possible project partners I > can introduce you to that are looking for new and enthusiastic > leadership. > > Kerry >
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