Sentences with phrase «community pride»

You get an immediate sense of community pride by being part of the answer to the growing problem of homeless pets.

The goal is to stimulate and cultivate community pride in shared history for this town of about 800 residents, most of whom are living below the poverty line.

Supported on a foundation of integrity and respect, students will gain academic excellence and take personal and community pride as responsible citizens and productive participants in a diverse society and global economy.

- Increased community pride, knowledge, independence and involvement.

These community energy projects create lots of added benefits for the communities involved, from reduced fuels bills, to stronger community pride and of course knowing they are part of reducing global emissions.

The plan promises a lasting economic boost to the city and creates plenty of open space on the river where residents can gather and share a sense of community pride.

While condemning the attacks, the Bronx Community Pride Center, one of the non-profits behind the event, hopes some good can come of them; that the attacks can kick - start a borough - wide conversation and ultimately prevent future hate crimes.

Also at 11 a.m., Brooklyn Community Pride Center Executive Director Floyd Rumohr and officials from New York City - based LGBT and gay rights organizations announce a national and local boycott of sponsors and viewers of this weekend's pro boxing match featuring welterweight Manny Pacquiao over his remarks about the LGBT community, POSH Bar & Lounge, 405 W. 51 St., Manhattan.

Values: • Promoting self - empowerment of individuals, families and communities to achieve self - reliance • Building a foundation of hope, integrity and community pride within staff and volunteers • Working with families through relationships based on shared power and mutual respect • Believing that healthy families nurture successful children and promote thriving communities

Members of the Orland Knights Pee Wee Football Team line up during Monday's Orland Park village board meeting to receive Community Pride Awards for winning the Chicago Metro Youth Football League Super Bowl XXIX Championship.

I appreciate that cost and down - time are important factors in bridge building, but spread over generations relatively small investments in superstructure can have a positive effect on community pride, maybe even tourism.

«I am pleased to welcome the «Jamaica Together» program to the district as a means of promoting community pride and collaboration towards a worthy effort,» said Councilmember MILLER.

According to the City Council budget, there is no evidence that Dromm funded the Bronx Community Pride House with his discretionary funds.

But «Barbershop: The Next Cut» stays on message about community pride, family values and personal responsibility.

Connecting learning to students» surroundings — the buildings, the landscape — covers content goals and builds community pride.

«To learn that we were the first school to achieve International Certification, there was such a sense of community pride here, because people had worked very hard.

Connecticut charter community prides itself on the high standards the schools have for their students.

Newton Open Studios is an affiliate of Newton Community Pride.»

Back then, in the late 1970s, the West Side had a lively main street, and though people struggled financially, there was a sense of community pride among the residents.

Ethnic restaurants, educational events and community pride radiate from this area.

• Resilience promotes collective benefits — social cohesion, community pride in success, economic stability, and improved health and wellbeing.

Bronx Community Pride Center has its own Project Runway.

The circus spectacular event was designed to bring the neighbourhood together to have fun, enjoy meeting each other and generate feelings of community pride.

Any type of rehabilitation or vocational work is of great value to the residents as it provides the individual with a sense of pride and achievement that they can use their time for the benefit of themselves and their community

«The big issue is community pride,» McLaughlin said.

From 1990 to 2014, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer for the Harlem Children's Zone, an organization which has guided more than 13,000 children and 14,000 adults through programs which focus on education, housing development, and community pride.

He doesn't represent the views of the thousands of youth and seniors and people of all ages who frequent the Bronx Community Pride Center, or the views of the straight and gay Bronxites who work on the staffs of elected officials, hospitals, clinics, community - based organizations, businesses and arts organizations in the borough.

In a letter read by a spokesperson, New York City Council member Rosie Mendez expressed, «personal and community pride that my district includes the entire proposed historic district,» and her appreciation for «the rich tapestry of a story that the buildings tell.»

Ober also mentioned that Dromm and the City Council had allotted money to the Bronx Community Pride Center, which closed last year after a board member was arrested for embezzlement.

«Their reward in the end was improved student achievement and community pride in their literacy program.»

Colorado's 147 rural school districts have a history of community pride, strong values, independent spirits, can - do attitudes, low class sizes, personalized education and the ability to change quickly and effectively.

While neighborhood schools are beloved for a variety of reasons — tradition, community pride, practicality of being close to home, etc. — not all are living up to their primary responsibility of providing students with a high - quality education.

Our community prides itself on our willingness to support other members and help them grow.

«These benefits are not only tangible economic indicators, but they are also those things that are harder to measure: community pride, a celebration of our coastal heritage, and honoring native tribes.

Mermaid Parade, founded in 1983, is a celebration of ancient mythology and honky - tonk rituals of the seaside, it showcases over 3,000 creative individuals from all over the five boroughs and beyond, opening the summer with incredible art, entrepreneurial spirit and community pride.

Our rivers are sources of identity and community pride.

Embracing changes that are desperately needed and probably inevitable results in increased happiness and community pride; resisting such changes results in frustration, controversy and misery.

This ultra-planned community managed to thrive through the Great Recession of 2008 to 2010 and the population is diverse — Cubans, Colombians, Venezuelans, and citizens from practically every walk of life share the community pride.

Residents enjoy living in a place with rich historic roots, community pride and immense economic and entertainment options.

Excelled in developing team momentum, enthusiasm and pride while protecting and guarding the safety of our community

I've never been anywhere with such a sense of community pride.