| Prince William Study Circles and Community Partners Win State Award |
The Community Partnership of Prince William Study Circles and:
Together, the community partnership won State Neighborhood Organization of the Year 2009 for bringing study circles on neighborhood improvement issues to seven neighborhoods in the city and county. Each circle included up to 15 diverse residents who met with facilitators for six two-hour sessions to find common ground and take action in their neighborhoods.  The non-profit's director, Cindy Brookshire, accepted the award on behalf of the partnership. Click the first image to see and hear Cindy's remarks in presenting the award to the Manassas City Council. In addition Leon Walker, a Neighborhood Improvement Circle alumni, was named State Neighborhood Advocate of the Year 2009 for his tireless work in transforming his 96-condoneighborhood in the heart of Manassas from one of crime and drugs, to a safe, beautiful and enjoyable community, ideal for raising families. Click the second image to see and hear Leon's remarks and recognition by the Manassas City Council. Congratulations to EVERYONE who worked hard to make the 2009 circles happen, especially our volunteers and supporters. The work of the circles continues! Learn more at www.pwsc.org or contact Cindy Brookshire, 703-361-6941, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thank you again for your support and continued interest! Cindy Brookshire Director, Prince William Study Circles
Left to Right: Sara Moore, Vice Mayor Andy Harrover, Erin Harrover, Cindy Brookshire, Mayor Hal Parrish, Neighborhood Services Manager Kisha Wilson-Sogunro, Leon Walker P.S. The Statewide Neighborhood Conference also honored Erin Harrover, a 12-year-old Metz Middle School student, with the State Neighborhood Youth Individual Effort of the Year award for her filmmaking in the community. Erin shot videos for her father, Vice Mayor Andrew Harrover's "Manassas Next" campaign and organized a Film Club with her friend, Laura Lopez and others. The young entrepreneurs have produced two videos on "Tall Grass" and "Graffiti" for the city government channel (Comcast 23/Verizon 39), and earn money for their expenses through bake sales. Congratulations! |
