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What is NECWGB?

The Northend Central Woodward Governance Board is comprised of 21 residents and stakeholders working to create a opportunity and a better community for youth and adults.

NECWGB Mission

The NECWGB’s mission is to support and uphold North End Central Woodward as a proactive community with advocacy, leadership, resources and special programs organized to provide a high quality education and resources to meet the needs of its children and families.

NECWGB Purpose

Our purpose is to represent the best interests of all residents, especially the youth, of the North End Central Woodward community. Areas upon which the NECWGB will focus include
1) youth employment;
2) safety and security;
3) education;
4) vocational training;
5) health and nutrition;
6) housing and neighborhood development; and
7) arts and culture.

NECWGB Committees

Board members lead our committees and membership is comprised of residents and stakeholders in the NECW community. The purpose of each committee is to focus on a particular aspect of the Board’s efforts to achieve community goals and objectives.

The NECWGB Committee are:

Communications: Public relations and community outreach.

Planning and Development: Youth, education, housing, beautification, commercial, security, and zoning programs.

Finance and Budget: Fundraising plan and identify organizations funded to provide programs which meet Board objectives.

Ethics: Ensure responsible and ethical behavior in Board members as well as by contractors and suppliers working in the community.

Cooperative Development: Develop and propose cooperative business opportunities for community adults and youth.

Education: Establish relationships with schools and other educational organizations to advocate for program improvements.

2011 Executive Board

Gregory Hicks, President

Steven Harris, Vice President

Doris A. Patrick, Secretary

Phillis Judkins, Treasurer

Lendon Crosby, Corresponding Secretary

Christina Mathis, Financial Secretary

2011 Board Members

Judith Brantley

Teferi Brent

Jalanda Carson

Scott Alan Davis

Marcia Glaster

Adam Hollier

Avis E. Holmes

Juvon Josey

Norman Kingston

Raymond Lozano

Earlene Mason

James Mathis

Rev. Robert L. Neal

Kimme Counts Reed

Kyndrea Wilson

How can you get involved?

The NECW Board Committee Chairs are looking for new members – people willing to share their time, talent, and passion to committee efforts to fulfill the objectives of the Board and the community. For more information, contact us at:

North End Central Woodward Governance Board

2795 E. Grand Blvd, Suite 6

Detroit, MI 48211

NECWGB@live.com

Patricia Dockery, Program Manager

Dockery313@aol.com

313-556-2034

Fax: 313-872-9433

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