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 News & Updates
February 18, 2010
Strengthening Community Relationships -
African Congolese
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February 9, 2010
Justice Initiatives announces new
Speakers Bureau!
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January 4, 2010
Justice Initiatives is pleased to
announce that Billy Wilson,
philanthropist, has joined the board of
directors.
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about Billy...
December 15, 2009
Justice Initiatives releases its
December 2009 newsletter.
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2010,
February
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Strengthening
Community
Relationships
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to be
added --
stay
tuned!
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Strengthening
Community
Relationships
Flyer
(190k) |
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2009,
October
-
Strengthening
Community
Relationships
Diversity
Training
was
presented
by
Middle-Eastern
community
service
providers
from the
Middle
East
Council
of the
Carolinas.
The
presentation
included
basic
and
good-to-know
cultural
information
and
differences
regarding
the
local
Middle-Eastern
population
that
help in
daily
interactions
with
this
community.
Attendees
enjoyed
an array
of
Middle-Eastern
and
Mediterranean
food
provided
by
Leah's
Cuisine.
 Justice
Initiatives
matched
funds
received
by the
Trial
Court
Administrator's
Office
from the
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Community
Foundation
through
its
Front
Porch
Grants
program,
which is
managed
by
Community
Building
Initiative.
The
program
is an
effort
to build
informal
social
capital
within
our
community.
Front
Porch
Grants
are
awarded
to
organizations
and
partnerships
for
specific
programs
and
projects
that
foster
bridge-building
between
individuals,
communities,
neighborhoods
and
organizations.
The goal
is to
increase
trust
and
expand
social
connections
and
informal
networks
in
Charlotte-Mecklenburg. |
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Strengthening
Community
Relationships
Flyer
(323k) |
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2009,
October
- Town
Hall
Meeting
Series
The 26th
Judicial
District
of North
Carolina
and
Justice
Initiatives,
Inc.
sponsored
the
first in
a series
of Town
Hall
Meetings
on
Wednesday,
October
21, 2009
at 7:00
pm on
the CPCC
- Cato
Campus.
This
forum
provided
an
opportunity
for the
public
to meet
local
judges
and
court
officials
and to
receive
information
and ask
questions
about
the
Mecklenburg
County
Court
System.
WBTV
provided
live
coverage
of the
event
via
streaming
video on
their
website.
Planning
is
already
underway
for the
next
offering. |
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Welcome
to the
26th
Judicial
District
of NC
(144k) |
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Quick
Guide to
the
Courts
(400k) |
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Town
Hall
Flyer
(202k) |
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Welcome
to the
26th
Judicial
District
of NC
(1.3mb
PowerPoint) |
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Online
Video of
the Town
Hall can
be
viewed
here. |
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2009,
May -
An
Evening
at the
Courthouse
Justice
Initiatives,
Inc.
hosted
the 3rd
annual,
An
Evening
at the
Courthouse,
event on
Tuesday,
May 12,
2009, at
the
Mecklenburg
County
Courthouse
beginning
at 6:00
pm. The
event
was
attended
by many
distinguished
members
of our
federal
and
state
judiciary,
state
and
local
elected
representatives
and
leading
members
of the
Mecklenburg
County
Bar and
community. |
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May 5,
2009
- Press
Release
(52k) |
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Fundraiser
Poster
with
Sponsors
(330k) |
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Banner
with
Sponsors
(428k) |
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Program
Booklet
(300k) |
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2009,
March -
Strengthening
Community
Relationships
Diversity
Training
was
presented
by
Eastern
European
service
providers
from
Mecklenburg
County.
The
presentation
included
basic
and
good-to-know
cultural
information
and
differences
regarding
the
local
Eastern-European
population
that
help in
daily
interactions
with
this
community.
Attendees
enjoyed
a
traditional
array of
Eastern
European
food
provided
by
Bludov
Catering.
 Justice
Initiatives
matched
funds
received
by the
Trial
Court
Administrator's
Office
from the
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Community
Foundation
through
its
Front
Porch
Grants
program,
which is
managed
by
Community
Building
Initiative.
The
program
is an
effort
to build
informal
social
capital
within
our
community.
Front
Porch
Grants
are
awarded
to
organizations
and
partnerships
for
specific
programs
and
projects
that
foster
bridge-building
between
individuals,
communities,
neighborhoods
and
organizations.
The goal
is to
increase
trust
and
expand
social
connections
and
informal
networks
in
Charlotte-Mecklenburg. |
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|
Strengthening
Community
Relationships
Flyer
(480k) |
|
2008,
November
-
Strengthening
Community
Relationships
Diversity
Training
for
court
staff,
court
officials
and
judges
was
presented
by
members
of the
local
Asian
community
service
providers
from the
Girl
Scouts'
Hornet's
Nest
Council,
Davidson
College,
The Boat
People
SOS,
Inc.,
and
 The
Asian
Herald.
The
presentation
included
basic
and
good-to-know
cultural
information
and
differences
regarding
the
local
Asian
population
that
help
members
of the
court
provide
better
service
in their
daily
interactions
with
this
community.
Attendees
enjoyed
an array
of Asian
foods
catered
by
Chen's
Bistro.
Justice
Initiatives,
Inc.
matched
funds
received
by the
Trial
Court
Administrator's
Office
from the
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Community
Foundation
through
its
Front
Porch
Grants
program,
which is
managed
by
Community
Building
Initiative.
The
program
is an
effort
to build
informal
social
capital
within
our
community.
Front
Porch
Grants
are
awarded
to
organizations
and
partnerships
for
specific
programs
and
projects
that
foster
bridge-building
between
individuals,
communities,
neighborhoods
and
organizations.
The goal
is to
increase
trust in
the
local
judicial
system
and
expand
social
connections
and
informal
networks
in
Charlotte-Mecklenburg. |
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|
Strengthening
Community
Relationships
(297k) |
|
2008,
June -
Strengthening
Community
Relationships
Diversity
Training
was
presented
by
Hispanic
community
service
providers
from
CPCC and
Women's
Commission.
The
presentation
included
basic
and
good-to-know
cultural
information
and
differences
regarding
the
local
Latin
population
that
help in
daily
interactions
with
this
community.
Attendees
enjoyed
an array
of Latin
American
foods
catered
by one
of
Charlotte's
finest
Hispanic-owned
restaurants.
Justice
Initiatives,
Inc.
matched
funds
received
by the
Trial
Court
Administrator's
Office
from the
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Community
Foundation
through
its
Front
Porch
Grants
program,
which is
managed
by
Community
Building
Initiative.
The
program
is an
effort
to build
informal
social
capital
within
our
community.
Front
Porch
Grants
are
awarded
to
organizations
and
partnerships
for
specific
programs
and
projects
that
foster
bridge-building
between
individuals,
communities,
neighborhoods
and
organizations.
The goal
is to
increase
trust
and
expand
social
connections
and
informal
networks
in
Charlotte-Mecklenburg. |
|
|
Strengthening
Community
Relationships
Flyer
(182k) |
|
2008,
May -
An
Evening
at the
Courthouse
Justice
Initiatives,
Inc., a
non-profit,
will be
hosting
the 2nd
annual,
An
Evening
at the
Courthouse,
event on
Thursday,
May 15,
2008, at
the
Mecklenburg
County
Courthouse
beginning
at 6:00
pm. This
fundraiser
is
shaping
up to be
the
premier
event
within
the
legal
community
as many
distinguished
members
of our
federal
and
state
judiciary,
state
and
local
elected
representatives
and
leading
members
of the
Mecklenburg
County
Bar and
community
will be
in
attendance. |
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May 13,
2008
- Press
Release
(47k) |
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Fundraiser
Poster
with
Sponsors
(153k) |
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Banner
with
Sponsors
(93k) |
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Program
Booklet
(285k) |
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2007,
April -
An
Evening
at the
Courthouse
Justice
Initiatives,
Inc., a
non-profit,
will be
hosting
its
inaugural
fundraiser,
An
Evening
at the
Courthouse,
on
Thursday,
April
19, at
the
Mecklenburg
County
Courthouse
beginning
at 6:30
pm. This
fundraiser
is
shaping
up to be
the
premier
event
within
the
legal
community
as many
of the
leading
law
firms
and
distinguished
members
of the
Mecklenburg
County
Bar have
eagerly
been
stepping
forward
to serve
as
sponsors.
This
very
special
occasion
will
feature
a
sampling
of
cuisine
and
non-alcoholic
beverages
prepared
by
Charlotte’s
finest
area
restaurants,
including
Latorre’s,
Maggiano’s,
McCormick
&
Schmick’s,
Patou,
The
Cheesecake
Factory,
The
Crowne
Plaza
Hotel,
and
Starbuck’s.
The
folks
who
partake
in this
unique
opportunity
will be
treated
to an
evening
of food,
fun and
fellowship
underneath
the
soaring
atrium
of the
new
courthouse.
Festivities
will
also
take
place on
the 9th
floor
terrace
where
participants
can take
in the
night
air and
enjoy
the
incredible
bird’s-eye
view of
uptown.
Attendees
will
have a
unique
opportunity
to enjoy
a
private
viewing
of the
building
after-hours
and to
learn
more
about
the
various
innovative
and
award
winning
court
programs
that
serve
this
community. |
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April
18, 2007
- Press
Release
(95k) |
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Fundraiser
Flyer
with
Sponsors
(562k) |
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Banner
with
Sponsors
(240k) |
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Program
Booklet
(331k) |
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2005,
September -
Justice
Initiatives,
Inc.
Fundraiser
Justice
Initiatives,
Inc., a
new
non-profit
established
in
support
of the
Mecklenburg
County
Court
System,
is
hosting
its
first
fundraising
event on
Thursday,
September
22,
2005,
from
7:00-9:00
PM. Judy
Harrison-Barry
and
Dee-Dee
Harris
are
co-hosting
this
invitation-only
event at
the home
of Ms.
Harris.
Monies
raised
will be
specifically
earmarked
for
treatment
and
other
services
needed
by
clients
enrolled
in the
groundbreaking
and
award-winning
Mecklenburg
County
Drug
Treatment
Court. |
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September
19, 2005
- Press
Release
(26k) |
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Post-event
Release
(53k) |
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