YOUR OPPORTUNITY
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
NORTH TOWN NEWS: The Former St. Johns Military School (and St Francis Ministries) has been purchased by the Salina Technical College. Welcome SCT!
The City of Salina's survey project that North Salina is helping with is going well. There are only about 140 surveys left to do! Call Barb Young if you want to help. This is an easy volunteer project that only takes a few minutes to complete the five survey questions.
On April 11th, an accident occurred at 5 Corners, and three shrubs were damaged.
Our next meeting is Thursday, April 16th, at the Salvation Army. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Follow and check our Facebook page for the meeting agenda and regular information about North Town! Everyone interested in supporting the North Town entrance into Salina is welcome to attend.
Our Story- On October 21, 2010, the North Salina Community Development (NSCD) group was established. The NSCD group is a volunteer organization of citizens and business owners that shares the common goal of empowering residents and businesses to revitalize the Salina North Town District.
When: Every third Thursday, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Salvation Army at 1137 N Santa Fe Ave, Salina, Kansas 67401.
Special Meetings: Periodically, we host special meetings and events.
Officers
Barb Young- President
Sandy Beverly- Vice-President
Greg Stephens- Secretary
Sheila Kjellberg- Treasurer
Board Members
James Curtis Robert Cunningham
Barb Young Susan Montague
Sandy Beverly Art Grover
Greg Stephens Rose Base
Danny Phillips Sheila Kjellberg Lt. Luke Hursh (Open Position)
MEMBERS
Any resident, business owner, and community organization representative in Salina and Saline County is welcome to participate by contacting us or attending meetings to learn more about our goals and activities.
RENEWAL
Redevelopment is a tool that can be used to bring new life to areas. Redevelopment was created by state law to help cities and counties renew themselves. It infuses these communities with the necessary capital, empowering them to take control of distressed areas and orchestrate their regeneration.
FOCUS
NSCD focuses on community engagement and developing partnerships with private developers, businesses, state and federal agencies, non-profit and cultural organizations and neighborhood groups in order to revitalize the area.
ACTIVITIES
Our activities include:
Little Libraries Project
Dana Adams Project
Stimmel Garden Project
9th Street Front Porch and Corridor Project
Collaborative Digital Equity Project
Annual Spring Spruce-Up and Fall Fix-Up Project
Repair Cafe Project
Bus Stop Project
Match Madness
Fe for the Cure Partner
Picnics, Candidate & Educational Forums