Vision Keepers and New Town Success Zone - Transformative Community Engagement
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Posted By: William Jackson on July 26, 2018 Vision Keepers and New Town Success Zone - Transformative Community Engagement by William Jackson, Member of the Social Media Team with NTSZ and VK #NewTownSuccessZone #VisionKeepers Vision Keepers and New Town Success Zone have made transformative changes in the Jacksonville, Florida community. Impacting individuals, families and the potential generational challenges that are being faced across economic, educational, social and generational lines. There are growing resources and collaborations to strengthen community unity, building entrepreneurism, encouraging business ownership, access to business capital, opportunities for investment and reinvestment and health related information with collaborations and cooperation with medical professionals across Jacksonville. Yes there is a great deal to be involved in contribute, but information must be shared. There is access to resources and services that help to provide investment and re-investment opportunities to build and re-build diverse sections of the community especially those classified as in-need, under-serviced, economically stressed, poverty stricken and other descriptions for challenged neighborhoods. The threat of food deserts is a reality in the nation and because of FD children are do not have access to healthy choices. Business ownership, entrepreneurial design, mental health services, access to business capital, business educational resources, training in social media, web development and even partnerships with community organizations both for profit and not for profit are opening up. The availability of resources and services that in many cases are lacking or unavailable. These needs and more are being filled by New Town Success Zone and Vision Keepers. Vision Keepers and New Town Success Zone collaborations, cooperations and monthly meetings are strengthening the building of small and medium size businesses. The cultural, gender and ethnic diversity of the community allows for growth and partnerships as never before seen. Reaching out to the community using digital technologies, word of mouth, media elements and even involving students from the historic Edward Waters College, the oldest HBCU in Florida. Information is vital as each generation enters into a culture of informational awareness and digital access. Where those who have access to information also have access to financial growth, economic stability, educational enhancement and generational wealth. Wealth is obtained, it is not random, it is not gained from just winning a lottery, it is a planned and strategic function. Listed below are blogs written to inspire, engage, educate and encourage continued growth in the Jacksonville community especially for those communities that are economically distressed. Programs are being developed that address literacy, starting and running a business, digital access to web development and social media platforms. Vision Keepers and New Town Success Zone can be accessed by Facebook pages, Instagram and the new web site. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VisionKeepersofNe... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionkeepersofn... Phone: 904 470 8899 Email: wellnessrxjax@gmail.com Digital information is sharing information that empowers, educates, engages and enlightens the community. Blogging or writing is only part of the process to share information. Social Media platforms supplement a web presence and allow mobile digital access. Below are links to blogs written by community engagers, educators and community activists. Take the time to view and share information that can build the community. This is a video blog with Mr. Maxey that set the tone for the expansion and growth of NTSZ and VK. https://www.facebook.com/myvillageproject/... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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William Jackson
Educational Technology and Social Media Instructor, Edward Waters College South Carolina State University class of 1985 Member Since September 2008 |
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