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CAPACITY BUILDING

Students throughout the state, ages 15-19, with a demonstrated interest in building leadership in Latino communities are encouraged to apply for the program. Participants must be willing to commit to developing and implementing a plan to impact positive change in their communities. The 2008–2009 applications are due April 15, 2008: Participant application form, Mentor application form. More about the Latino Youth Leadership Program…

The next Georgia Brownfields Academy will be held 18 April 2008 in Augusta at Enterprise Mill. This day-long event will cost $35 and is limited to 100 participants. An optional boat trip and reception is scheduled for 17 April from 2–6 p.m. for an additional charge. Download the registration brochure and a draft agenda or contact Jennifer Carter at 706-542-0792 or . Lodging information can be found on the Augusta CVB lodgings page. Search by location “Downtown” for nearby accommodations. More about brownfields redevelopment…

CAPACITY BUILDING

Congratulations to Delene Porter, named President and CEO of OneAthens Community Foundation. The Foundation is an outgrowth of the Partners for a Prosperous Athens which is staffed by Porter, Joe Whorton, Jim Geiser, and Sandy Christopher of the Fanning Institute.

The Community Leadership Initiative provides funding to eligible applicants from a Leadership Investment Infrastructure Fund at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Funds are awarded in two funding cycles per year based on the desired program features and criteria established by the GRDC and the Community Leadership Initiative Design Team. More information…