Pendleton Community Network Center Celebrating Neighborhood Networks Week 2009

In 1995, HUD created the Neighborhood Network Centers (NNC) program as a community based initiative to promote self-sufficiency and deliver computer access to all residents living in HUD's federally insured and assisted properties.  In 2000, HUD established Neighborhood Networks Week as a national observance to showcase the NNC's annual results, to highlight strengths, and to express appreciation to all those who were involved and contributed to their center's initiatives.

Every day of Neighborhood Networks Week something new and exciting is celebrated with the residents and the community. This year the Pendleton Community Network Center in the Pendleton Square Apartments in Philadelphia, Mississippi celebrated with a poster contest, computer skills demonstrations, speakers and educators from the community, just to name a few.

As you can see in the photos, it's all about learning while sharing and fellowshipping with other residents and the community.

Monday: Free Health Fair "Taking Care of You"

Tuesday: MS Dept. of Safety - "Safety Day"

Wednesday: "Family Cyber Scavenger Hunt"

Thursday: "Awards Day"

LaKeisha Smith was the 2009 IRM/Pendleton Scholarship Winner. Awards were also given to:

• LaToria Thomas, Resident Association President;
• Shalonda Houston, Vice President;
• Clairse Worthy Pendleton Safe Playhouse;
• Gwen Lyons, Apartment of the Year;
• Margaret White, MS Extension Services, who provides Kids Kitchen and The 4-H Cooking Club;
• Ms. Helen Carter our GED Instructor; and
• others that have been very dedicated to our center, East Central Community College, Neshoba Baptist Association, MS Dept of Health, Neshoba Police Dept. and The Neshoba Fire Dept.

Shalonda Houston was awarded a gift card from our vendor Mr. Fontry Allen.

Friday - Survey Day "What, When and How" Let us know What can we do to help you improve your life style? When is the best of day to have selected programs? How do you like the programs?

Thanks to everyone that made this week Successful!!!!

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