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Block Ambassador

Program

Bringing community back to the neighborhood one Block at a time!

Block Ambassadors work in partnership with Connected Communities to cultivate a safe, vibrant community where neighbors feel empowered to share their voices. Neighbors depend on people like you to build community, relationships, and solutions.
The Block Ambassador program provides:

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Education

Learn about community resources and various topics such as tenants’ rights, zoning, etc.

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Building

Relationship

Get to know your neighbors and build community

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Joy

Community

Bring back that neighborhood feel with positivity and fun events

The Block Ambassadors, as key community leaders, are trained to build trust, foster communication, and act as conduits for positive change within their neighborhoods. This program is rooted in the belief that resident-led efforts are critical in addressing the systemic issues that contribute to violence and instability and that a united, empowered community is the foundation for long-term neighborhood transformation.

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Block Clubs are designed to provide...

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Neighborhood Safety

Increase residents’ sense of safety and reduce crime by fostering stronger relationships among neighbors and encouraging collective action in reporting concerns.

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Unity

Develop unity and promote a positive neighborhood identity, empowering residents to take pride in and ownership of their community.

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Leadership

Provide leadership and skill development by equipping Block Ambassadors with training in key areas such as Trauma-Informed Care, conflict resolution, and community organizing, enabling them to effectively lead and engage their fellow residents in the Block Club's efforts.

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Block Clubs of 2024

Parsells

Grand Ave
(near Culver)

Copeland

Greeley

Warfield Square

Bay St.
(near Goodman)

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Meet the 2025 Block Ambassadors

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Past Ambassadors

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Barbara McMillon

(2023-present)

Copeland St.

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Rebecca Fuss

(2024-present)

Grand Ave

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Kathy Biblo

(started 2025)

Bay St

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Christina Waldo

(2024- present)

Rosewood Terrace/Greeley St

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Mary Cooper

(2023-2024)

Greeley St.

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Denise Vogel

(2023-2024)

Parsells Ave

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John Cotton

(2024)

Bay St.

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Andre Cotton

(2023-2024)

Warfield Square

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