7/18

Present: Rev. Keith Jones (JUS Harmony), Reggie Townsend (HOPE Team), Rev. Boyd (Creation Evidence EXPO), Nathaniel Hankerson (Crossroads), Aaron Shelby (Brookside Celebration, NVCL)

1. Discussed last month meeting with Neil Cox, Center for Urban Innovation and the use of this web-based simple technology.

We must make phone calls because not everyone has access to technology

2. Discussion on issues of concern and how we can best get involved to make a difference on the Near Eastside.

Increased Property Taxes are causing hardship for a large portion of our community

Special session of the State Legislature is coming up (Pray!)

There are more renters than property owners

3. What is our purpose as a group?

Has anyone assessed the needs of the Near Eastside?

We need to survey the people.

The Near Eastside is a large geographical location we should focus on a single neighborhood and then move to other neighborhoods.

The Near Eastside Collaborative Taskforce, GINI meets every 4th Tuesday at 6:30pm, July 24th - Centennie Christian Church