September 18 Tip: Take Part in the "Weekend of Hope" Sept 19-21

Take Part in the "Weekend of Hope" Sept 19-21

(The September 18 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace)

In Partnership with Casey Family Programs,

the Louisville Cities United Collaborative hosts a

"Weekend Of Hope"

Friday, September 19th - Sunday, September 21st

Community Conversations and Activities For The Whole Family 

The Weekend of Hope offers 3 days of fellowship, engagement and giving back - with a focus on the Parkland, California, Russell and Newburg neighborhoods.  The Louisville Cities United Collaborative is a multi-sector, public-private partnership made up of over 50 organizations/agencies working together to create better outcomes for Louisville's young black men and boys.

Kick Off

Friday, September  19th 5p - 7:00p

Mayor's Gallery - 527 West Jefferson Street 

Hear from Mayor Fischer, Chief Conrad, Neighborhood Residents and Local Poets (refreshments will be served)

Community Conversations

Saturday, September 20th 9a - 2 p

Four Locations

California: California Community Center- 1600 W. Saint Catherine StRussell: Baxter Community Center - 1125 Cedar Court
Newburg: Newburg Community Center - 4810 Exeter Avenue
Parkland: Family Scholar House - 1309 Catalpa Street

There will be activities taking place in all four neighborhoods at the same time. If you live in or care to learn more about these neighborhoods, join the conversation! 

9a -9:30a Breakfast and Networking 

9:30a -10a Meet and Greet Activity 

10a - 10:30a Break and Service Project Planning 

10:30a - 12:00p Service Project/clean-up

12:30p -2:30p Working Lunch and Close out 

Community Networking and Closing Remarks

Sunday, September 21st 4p -7p

Kentucky Center for African American Heritage

- 1701 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard

   Dinner, Networking, Conversation Highlights and Next Steps 

For further information or to get involved

call 502-574-2029 or 502-574-8045

Weekend of Hope is a partnership with

Casey Family Programs and

the Louisville Cities United Collaborative.  

Peace Education Program is honored to be a part of this collaborative effort.