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FOP’s Bright Futures Summer Youth Program for children age 6-17 starts Monday, July 12th to Thursday, August 19th. The summer day camp operates Monday through Thursday from 10a.m. to 3p.m. for approximately six weeks. Activities include computer training, arts & craft, field trips, free breakfast (9-10a) & lunch, personal development workshops, martial arts, reading and math enrichment, and community service projects. Deadline for enrollment is June 30th. Space is limited to 40 children. Parents must attend mandatory Orientation Session Tuesday, July 6th at 11-12p.m. or 6-7p.m. Cost: FREE
All activities held at FOP Offices, 5000 Conner.
For more information, call 313.822.0311.

Download BFYP Enrollment Form
Download BFYP Summer Program Flyer

The Bright Futures Summer Youth Program is a project of the Friends of Parkside and is funded by the Detroit Housing Commission. It is also supported by the National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc, the Villages at Parkside Residents Council, & TVP Management Offices.

Friends Of Parkside will host auditions for its 4th Annual Parkside Talent Show @ 5000 Conner, from 3:30p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Auditions dates and times are as follows:
Tuesdays, 5/25, 6/8, 6/23, 7/6, 7/19
Thursdays, 6/3, 6/17, 7/15
*MUST CALL TO SCHEDULE TO AUDITION
(All public housing residents welcome.)

4th Annual Parkside Talent Show will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2010 – 5:30 P.M.–8 P.M. @ The Villages at Parkside Community Center II, 5000 Conner, Detroit, MI 48213

Download Parkside Talent Show Rules
Parkside Audition Form
Parkside Talent Show Audition Flyer

For more information, please call 313.822.0311.

 Friends Of Parkside & The Villages at Parkside Residents Council would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their support for this year’s MotorCity Makeover:

Volunteers
Stephen Anthony
Charmin Applewhite
Kenya Baton
Kaleysha Bolton
Kaleysha Bolton
Lavell Bond
Brenda Fizer
Bobby Frith
Thomas Goodman
Maxine Hughes
Michelle Hughes
Stanley Humphrey
Charles Johnson
Willis Johnson
Diana Loyd
Curtis Mays
Brittany McDaniel
Theresa McNeil
Tannetta Nathan
Tifanie Nathan
Brandon Peoples
Joeann Reese
Margaret Robinson
Zachary Rowe
Dan’yelle Sanders
Larry Sanders
Benjamin Seyweor
Sandra Shellman
Jerry Smith
Aaron Stroud
Jerreah Towns
Eyvonne Vader
Nadine Wakefield
Chris Washington
Jaylon Washington
Kayla Washington
Reginald Winters
Natalie Woods
Marie Wright
Businesses/supporters
Kirk Young
TVP Management Office
Phil Green
Southeast Neighborhood City Hall
Detroit Housing Commission
Wayne State University VAC

To keep Parkside residents informed about jobs, food give-a-way, volunteer opportunities and more, Friends Of Parkside has developed the ParksideConnected! Project. The Parkside Connected allows FOP to send TVP residents text and email messages about things going on in the community. To sign up for the ParksideConnected! Project, send a text message or email to ffriendsofparkside@yahoo.com with your name and phone number, call FOP at 313.822.0311, or stop by the FOP office and fill out the ParksideConnected! sign up form.

Download ParksideConnected! Enrollment Form

Friends Of Parkside (FOP)             Detroit, Michigan

The Friends of Parkside (FOP) is a 501 ( C ) ( 3), not-for profit, community-based organization located on Detroit’s east side in Parkside Homes, a public housing complex. FOP was incorporated in March of 1991. FOP has up to a 15-member board of Directors consisting of Parkside residents, and representatives from community-based organizations, agencies, and institutions.

Friends Of Parkside Mission/Approach/Philosophy

FOP is dedicated to the betterment of the Parkside Community. It is committed to working with all residents, organizations, institutions, and businesses on Detroit’s east side. FOP approach is to provide information and action forums for residents of Parkside Homes and their surrounding neighbors so that together they can begin to address those issues that adversely affect their lives.  FOP believes that whatever happens in or around Parkside Homes affects each of us, and that by working together residents can change things for the better.

Friends Of Parkside Goals

• A healthy, drug-free, and safe Parkside Community, especially for pregnant women, infants, and youth.
• An informed and knowledgeable community willing to work together to address issues that threatens the quality of life in the Parkside Community.
• Gainful employment, businesses, and personal growth opportunities in the Parkside Community.
• Families and individuals committed to improving the community.

The Community Friends Of Parkside Serves

Friends of Parkside is willing to work with all residents, organizations, institutions, and businesses on Detroit’s east side to achieve its mission and goals. FOP primary focus area is the Parkside Community, which is bounded by Ford Freeway (I-94) on the north, East Forest on the south St. Jean on the west,  and Alter Road on the east.

FOP Programs & Projects (Partial list)

-Bright Futures Youth Program (BFYP)
-Parkside Academic Sports Teams project (PAST)
-Parkside Computer Learning Center
-Parkside Connected!
-Monthly Food Distribution
-Annual Dear Santa/Gift Day Project

For more info, please call 313.822.0311 or info@friendsofparkside.org

THE VILLAGES AT PARKSIDE COMMUNITY

*TENTATIVE 2010 ACTIVITIES (As of 5/4/10)
(*Events’ dates and times subjected to change or may be cancelled. Please contact the lead agency for more information)

Daily
* Bright Futures Youth Program – Ages 6-18, Mondays – Thursdays from 3:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. Activities include: snacks, help with homework, computer classes/open lab, karate class, and field trips. For more information, please call 313.822.0311.

* Parkside Computer Lab Center – Mondays – Thursdays from 10a.m-3p.m Activities include: Open lab & Computer classes. For computer schedule or for more info, call FOP at 313.822.0311.

* Youth On the Edge…of Greatness Ages 11-14, Mondays – Thursday, from 4p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Activities include: substance abuse prevention, life skills, conflict resolution, field trip, and more!
For more info, call YOE at 313.962.3171 or visit: www.yoedetroit.org.

Weekly
* Karate Class – Ages 6-18, Tuesdays from 5:30p.m. – 6:30p.m. FREE. Activities include: conditioning, basic marital arts techniques, and more. For more info, call FOP at 313.822.0311.

* TVP Bingo Game – Age 18 and over, Saturdays, from 1:00 – 3:00p.m., 5000 Conner (Inside the Villages at Parkside II Community Center). For more info, call TVP Resident Council at 313.822.0311. Please note: There is a $2.00 donation fee. Non-cash prize awarded.

Monthly
* TVP Resident Council (PRC) Meeting – 3rd Thursday of each month, from 3:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.. @ 5000 Conner (Inside the Villages at Parkside II Community Center). For more info, call TVP Resident Council at 313.822.0311.

* Food Distribution – Bi-weekly of each month Wednesday from 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. @ 5000 Conner (Inside the Villages at Parkside II Community Center) Please note: For Emergency Food needs for TVP residents, please contact TVP Management office for a referral.

* Friends Of Parkside Health & Safety Advisory Committee – Interested youths, parents, and adults welcomed. For upcoming meeting date and time or for more information, please call 313.822.0311.

* Friends Of Parkside Technology Advisory Committee – Interested youths, parents, and adults welcomed. For upcoming meeting date and time or for more information, please call 313.822.0311.

* Friends Of Parkside Board Meeting – Interested youths, parents, and adults welcomed. For upcoming meeting date and time or for more information, please call 313.822.0311.

* Friends Of Parkside Youth Advisory Committee – Interested youths, parents, and adults welcomed. For upcoming meeting date and time or for more information, please call 313.822.0311.

Annual or One-time Only Event
* SAVE THIS DATE – Motor City Makeover Saturday, May 8 , from 9:00 to 1:00p.m.
All ages welcome. Activities include: Cleaning, flower planting, trash pick up, etc. Light refreshment available. For more information or to volunteer, please call 313.822.0311.

AGENCIES CONTACT INFORMATION:
• Friends Of Parkside, 5000 Conner, Suite 103 Det., MI 48213 (O) 313.822.0311 (F) 313.822.9343
• TVP Residents Council, 5000 Conner, Suite 103, Detroit, MI 48213 (O) 313.822.0311 (F) 313.822.9343
• The Villages at Parkside Mgmt. Office, 5000 Conner, Det., MI 48213 (O) 313.822.1477 (F) 313.822.2703
• Careers Daycare, 5000 Conner, Suite 104, Det. MI 48213 (O) 313.821.3279 (F) 821.3323
• Youth On the Edge…of Greatness, 5030 Anderdon, Det. MI 48213 (O) 313.962.3171