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Schubert Conversa.on Series 2011-2012 Restoring Func.on to Children and Young People on the Path to Family and Community Revival John McKnight
John ¡McKnight ¡ Co-‑Director, ¡Asset-‑Based ¡Community ¡ Development ¡Ins.tute ¡ Northwestern ¡University ¡ November ¡1, ¡2011 ¡
Schubert ¡Conversa.on ¡Series ¡ ¡2011-‑2012 ¡
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– Drug Ministry/ Testimonial Group for Addicts – Campaign for a Drug-Free Neighborhood – High School Substance Abuse Committee
– Friends of the Library – Neighborhood Park Advisory Council – Hospital Advisory Group
– Cat Owner’s Association – Humane Society
– Children’s Safe Haven Neighborhood Group – Police Neighborhood Watch – Senior Safety Group
– Condominium Owner’s Association – Building Council – Tenant Club
– Jaycees – Local Chamber of Commerce – Economic Development Council – Local Restaurant Association
– Local Hospital Auxiliary – Local United Way – United Negro College Fund
– Local Parade Planning Committee – Arts and Crafts Fair – July 4th Carnival Committee – Health Fair Committee
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– Community Choir – Drama Club – Dance Organization – High School Band
– Special Olympics Planning Committee – Local American Lung Association – Local Americans with Disabilities Association – Local Muscular Dystrophy Association
– Local School Council – Local Book Club – Parent Teach Association – Literacy Councils – Tutoring Groups
– Hospital Seniors Clubs – Westside Seniors Clubs – Church Seniors Clubs – Senior Craft Club
– Neighborhood Recycling Club – Sierra Club – Adopt-a-Stream – Bike Path Committee – Clean Air Committee – Pollution Control – Save the Park Committee
– Teen Parent Organization – Foster Parents’ Support Group – Parent Alliance Group – Black Empowerment Group – Norwegian Society – Neighborhood Historical Society – African American Heritage Association
– Weight Watchers – TOPS – Traffic Safety Organization – Child Injury Prevention Group – Yoga Club – YMCA/YWCA Fitness Groups – Anti-Violence Group – Senior Fitness Club 5
– Coin Collector Association – Stamp Collector Association – Arts and Crafts Club – Garden Club of Neighbors – Sewing Club – Antique Collectors
– Fraternal Orders – Church Men’s Organizations – Men’s Sports Organizations – Fraternities
– After School Mentors – Peer Mentoring Groups – Church Mentoring Groups – Big Brothers, Big Sisters – Rights of Passage Organizations
– La Leche League – Disease Support Groups (cancer, etc.) – Parent-to-Parent Groups – Family-to-Family Groups
– The Neighborhood Garden Club – Council of Books Club – Neighborhood Anti-Crime Council – Neighborhood Clean-Up Council
– Democratic Club – Republican Club
– Kite-Flying Club – Bowling Leagues – Basketball Leagues – Body Builders Club – Little League – Motorcycle Clubs
– Churches – Mosques – Synagogues – Men’s Religious Groups – Women’s Religious Groups – Youth Religious Groups 6
– Zonta – Optimist – Rotary Clubs – Lions Clubs – Kiwanis Clubs
– Bingo Club – Card Playing Club – Social Activity Club – Dance Club
– Get Out the Vote Council – Peace Club – Hunger Organization – Vigil Against Violence – Community Action Council – Social Outreach Ministry – Soup Kitchen Group
– Industrial (UAW) – Crafts Unions (Plumbing Council)
– Veterans of Foreign Wars – Women’s Veterans Organizations – Women’s Groups – Sororal Organizations – Women’s Sports Groups – Women’s Auxiliary – Mother’s Board – Eastern Star
– After School Group – 4-H – Girl and Boy Scouts – Junior Achievement – Boys and Girls Clubs – Explorers Clubs – Teen Leadership Club
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Woodlawn ¡Community ¡ ¡ Talent ¡Search ¡Ques.onnaire ¡
QUESTIONS ¡
listening, ¡organizing ¡people ¡etc). ¡ ¡ ¡A. ¡Would ¡you ¡be ¡willing ¡to ¡share ¡any ¡of ¡these ¡giVs ¡with ¡people ¡on ¡this ¡block? ¡ ¡
carpentry, ¡playing ¡an ¡instrument, ¡programming ¡a ¡computer, ¡etc. ¡ ¡
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Woodlawn ¡Community ¡ ¡ Talent ¡Search ¡Ques.onnaire ¡
baseball, ¡wri.ng ¡poetry, ¡etc. ¡
adults)? ¡
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Resident Name and Address Date of Interview What are your gifts? What are some skills? What are your passions? What do you do well enough to teach?
Do you know anyone running small business out
home? What type?
Hobbies Barbara Robinson 6540 S. Ingleside Chicago, IL (Length: 25 min) 12/07/2010 Good listener, cooking, mentor, good communicator, discernment Caretaker, cooking, medical assistant, housekeeping Spirituality, problem solver, service to
Cooking, how to make wise decisions (i.e. mentoring), & how to have faith Catering & housekeepin g Stepping, dining, bowling & watching movies Lewis Andres, 6531 S. Ingleside Chicago, IL (Length: 20 min) 12/08/2010 Good with hands, good communicator, good listener, & good with kids Carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, sheet metal worker by profession Passionate about
work Sheet metal work, plumbing & carpentry Relaxing Joyce Redmond, (Length: 30 min) 12/09/2010 Organizing, planning, communication, problem-solving Gardening, landscaping, decorating & community
Horticulture (gardening) Making baskets and vases for special
Planting, crossword puzzles & reading Charlie, 6527
Chicago, IL (Length: 25 min) 12/10/2010 Connecting with
& hardworking Handyman, home improvement, human development & mobilization Gardening, the
advocating on environmentall y friendly community & bike riding Community empathy, communication, rational & emotional thinking Gardening, biking, home repair theater
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Solution driven Motivator People person Organized Ability to plan, strategize and implement change Creative Managerial Education Business Veteran services Leader Political analyst Getting things done Vision Ability to create Good listener Cooking Mentor Good communicator Discernment Good with hands Good with kids Problem solving Connecting with others Objectivity Hardworking Articulate Multi-tasker Voiceovers (radio) Commentating Public Speaking Bring diverse groups together Interacting well with youth Intense motivator Ability to inspire people Dealing with kids well Encourager Reading comprehension Good with people Computers Mathematics Reaching out
Gifts of 17 Residents of 3 Blocks in Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood
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Computer trouble shooting Gourmet cooking Skillful palette Writing Blogging Mentoring young women Sewing Singing Teaching Strategic planning skills Reading Business (financial) Identifying internal weaknesses Caretaker Cooking Medical assistant Housekeeping Carpentry Electrical work Plumbing Sheet metal worker by profession Gardening Landscaping Decorating Community organizing Handyman Home improvement Human development and mobilization Psychology Negotiation Entrepreneur Legal knowledge (occupation attorney) Business Painting Cooking Certified food sanitation Master gardener Grant writing Financial aid assistance (students) Interior decorator Project manager Knitting Light repairs Computers Mathematics Researching Skating Real estate law People problem solving Computer skills
Skills of 17 Residents of 3 Blocks in Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood
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Educational justice for youth Business strategy (for local and small businesses to move community forward) Educating people Politics Community development Facilitating youth activities Spirituality Global socio-economics Motivational Problem solver Service to others Occupational work Horticulture (gardening) The outdoors Advocating an environmentally friendly community Bike riding Organizing events (celebratory) Music Youth involved in music Directing cultural events Mentoring young women Sincere Milk Ministries (i.e. military moms) Business development Community outreach Youth initiatives Senior initiatives Job Training Personal financing Working out Reading Family (i.e. children) Helping in general Education Youth Community Correcting problem buildings Church Listening to jazz Literacy Etiquette Decorate Handwork Wall hangings Second hand store shopping Good eye for potential Dressing Antique shopping Gardening Photography Working with kids Being around people Being able to help someone Skating
Passions of 17 Residents of 3 Blocks in Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood
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Entrepreneurship Job Creation Job training Marketing Strategic planning Physical fitness Basic accounting Economics How to review a credit report Credit quality Banking Dietician Grammar Organizing events English Public speaking Presentational etiquette Cooking Journalism for beginners Home Schooling Basic etiquette Breastfeeding techniques for first time moms First Aid Hygiene Self-esteem Life skills for youth Knitting Computer technology Mathematics Skating How to be a good neighbor Real estate Reading comprehension Sewing Handcrafting Cooking
Teachables of 17 Residents of 3 Blocks in Chicago’s Woodlawn Neighborhood
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Topics ¡Youth ¡Would ¡Like ¡to ¡Learn ¡
TOPICS ¡THAT ¡TEEN-‑AGE ¡NEIGHBORHOOD ¡ ¡ RESIDENTS ¡ARE ¡PREPARED ¡TO ¡TEACH ¡ ¡
(9 topics, 8 teens, residents of Woodlawn neighborhood, Chicago)
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