THIS is Columbia Housing - SPECIAL EDITION - Unity in the CommUNITY
THIS is Columbia Housing
Special Edition: Unity in the CommUNITY
Unity it the CommUNITY is designed to bring critical resources and services to the communities of Columbia Housing that may be impacted by gun violence, domestic violence, mental health concerns, and substance abuse.
Columbia Housing has partnered with agencies and organizations across the Midlands to offer our residents access to help when our communities need it most.
"Let us work together for unity and love" - Mahatma Gandhi
Unity in the CommUNITY - Latimer Manor Kick-Off Meeting, Wednesday, May 11, 2022
A kick-off meeting was held Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in the Latimer Manor Community Room to introduce residents to the newly launched Unity in the CommUNITY program designed to bring services and resources to CH residents that may need some extra help coping during these difficult times. Community Partners were in attendance to discuss the specific aid their respective organizations offer.
Thank you to our Community Partners for offering information & community resources! CH's Resident and Family Services Department also participated and encouraged residents to participate in the many programs offered internally.
Agencies and organizations represented on Wednesday:
- Columbia Police Department
- It's your Move LLC
- Journey towards Purpose Global Institute
- SC Attorney General's Office
- SC Department of Mental Health
#PowerofPartnerships
Building Community!
"It takes a village to raise a child."
"It takes a village to raise a child" is an African proverb that means an entire community of people must interact with children for those children to grow in a safe and healthy environment. Interim CEO Yvonda Bean believes in applying in the 'village' concept.
"We will ALWAYS show up for our residents," says Bean. "The Unity in the CommUNITY series and our supporting partners are key to building that village."
It was a beautiful time with our families in Latimer Manor for our first installment of the Unity in the CommUNITY series. The concept is simple: bring the resources directly to the people. The focus for this event was personal development, violence prevention, and youth engagement.
It was awesome and so was the response from the residents. In fact, many residents stopped Mrs. Bean to say how much they appreciated it and how helpful it was.
Unity in the CommUNITY - Latimer Manor Board of Commissioners Actively Engaged!
It makes a difference that our Board of Commissioners is actively engaged with our families AND with City leadership. That's huge for our Unity in the CommUNITY series.
Thank you Chairman Ernest Cromartie, III, Commissioner Selena Pickens, and City of Columbia Councilman Ed McDowell for your leadership & commitment to empower our families.
Community Partners Making a Difference!
"There is immense power when a group of people with similar interest gets together to work toward the same goals." - Idowu Koyenik
Saleemah Graham Flemming lost her daughter 15-year-old Sanaa Amenhotep, to gun violence in April 2021. She took that pain and turned it into a mentoring and healing program to help other facing tragic experiences.
Flemming's organization Mothers of Slain Teenagers (M.O.S.T) is one of several bringing their resources to our families in Latimer Manor.
Thank you Kiwan Fitch-Journey Towards Purpose Global Institute; Deeneka Beach Phelps - It's Your Move, LLC; Monique Garven - Program Coordinator Violence against Women Act; Kimberly Myers - LARADAC; Omari Fox - Renard-Serve & Connect; Oveta Glover - Colombia Branch NAACP; Law Enforcement partners; and others for supporting or families.
Thank You Columbia Housing Team for Everything!
Big THANK YOU to Columbia Housing Team for not just supporting the Latimer Manor Unity in the CommUNITY event, but for making sure families took advantage of resources offered while keeping the youth engaged & entertained.
Special thanks to grill master Robert Levine and his team! They had the food packaged and ready on time. It was sooo good.
Thank you to Chief Damian White and the Community Safety Team for all their hard work making this event happen!
