EASTSIDE GRASSROOTS COALITION
Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at UECDC, 2046 E 19th St. Contact 814 -899-3904
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Discover our Guiding Principles
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Businesses and Jobs
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Foster business partnerships in the community to build career pathways toward entrepreneurial and employment training
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Support existing locally run businesses and foster new small businesses
02
Education
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Enhance value of education through increased interaction between schools and the community
03
Housing
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Encourage pride and care in one's home and property
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Promote affordable housing for single families
04
Collaboration
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Promote community service to assist residents in need of support, connecting neighbors to each other
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Promote and foster positive community spirit
05
Environment
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Promote environmental stewardship amongst residents and businesses
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Champion passive and active green space into neighborhood fabric
06
Diversity
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Welcome diverse viewpoints and perspectives to ensure all voices are heard
07
Safety
- Enhance physical space through lighting and multi-modal street design
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Transportation
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Create a safer, more accessible neighborhood infrastructure around public transportation, walking, and biking