GO Neighborhoods

Northside community leaders at the Quality of Life unveiling, 2010.

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GO Neighborhoods Brings Holiday Cheer

Children’s Party Helps Over 200 Kids

Just in time for the holidays, a group of elves landed in Northside Village.

More than 40 volunteers from around the neighborhood gathered on December 19th and 20th to organize and host a holiday party for 66 low-income families in the neighborhood. Volunteers transformed the Lindale Park Civic Club into a holiday wonderland, complete with a Santa Claus, festive music, holiday posters, and of course, wrapped gifts for each child to take home.

The party was hosted by Avenue CDC and GO Neighborhoods and generously funded by Dr. Essa Kawaja of Summit Dental Center. More than 200 children, plus their families, were invited to have dinner, receive presents and information about neighborhood resources, get new toothbrushes, and take their pictures with Santa Claus. The families were chosen through De Madres a Madres, a neighborhood non-profit that hosted the party last year, but was unable to this year.

Santa Greets Children at the Avenue CDC/GO Neighborhoods Children's Party

To ensure that the party would continue this year, GO Neighborhoods brought together many partners. The Lindale Park Civic Club donated the space for the party, and the YMCA, LISC AmeriCorps, GO Neighborhoods helped gather community volunteers.

At the party, Dr. Kawaja chatted with families and served meals. “Every year Summit Dental Center likes to help out and celebrate Christmas. We are here to enjoy watching the kids with Santa, getting the presents, and just watch the smiles on their faces,” said Dr. Kawaja, “At Summit Dental Center, we’re very community oriented and we love to help the neighborhoods that our office is around.”

Check out a video from the event here:

Avenue CDC/GO Neighborhoods Children’s Party

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What’s coming up? Community Calendar

GO Family Income and Wealth- January 27, 10am Washington Courtyards Community Room, 2505 Washington Ave.
Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP)- January 31, 6:30am, St. Patrick’s, 4918 Cochran
GO Safety- February 1, 6pm, Avenue CDC Homeownership Center, 707 Quitman
GO History and Art- February 2, 6pm, Avenue CDC Homeownership Center, 707 Quitman
GO Youth and Education- February 7, 6pm, M.D. Anderson YMCA, 705 Calvacade
Berry Elementary Safety Audit, February 9, 4pm, 2310 Berry Rd.
Northside Village Super Neighborhood Council #51 – February 9, 6pm, Avenue CDC Homeownership Center, 707 Quitman
GO Mobility- February 13, 6pm, Metro Solutions, 2613 Fulton
Rodeo Run Clean Up- February 18, Greater Northside Management District
Near Northside Healthy Community Partnership- February 21, 2pm, La Nueva Casa De Amigos, 1809 N. Main
GO Family Income and Wealth- February 24, 10am, Washington Courtyards Community Room, 2505 Washington Ave.

Contact Program Manager Jenifer Wagley:

jenniferw@avenuecdc.org or 713-864-8099 ext 237

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About GO Neighborhoods

“We envision that our community will be a safe and inviting place where all ages and income levels can work well in quality housing; a place with an outstanding educational system that nurtures every child until they achieve their goals in education and life; and a neighborhood where we all work together to build on our strengths to create a diverse, vibrant, and connected community.”
–Northside Quality of Life Agreement

The vision for the GO Neighborhoods program is that neighborhoods are truly Sustainable Communities – good places to live, do business, work and raise families.

The Near Northside was selected as one of two Pilot GO Neighborhoods communities. Learn about the year-long journey of neighborhood engagement, planning and implementing “early action projects”, and how you can be part of the implementation of Quality of Life projects in the community. This program is a collaborative and inclusive effort to use the strengths of a community in creating effective partnerships and creative problem solving.

To view the Northside community’s Quality of Life Agreement click here!

GO Teams

The GO Teams are divided into each teams focused on specific interests. These teams meet monthly, and they are open to anyone. Check out the calendar and come to a meeting soon!

GO Youth and Education
GO Affordable Housing and infrastructure
GO Mobility
GO Historic Preservation
GO Connect and Vitality
GO Health
GO Family Income and Wealth
GO Safety
GO Commerce

Recent Projects

Volunteers came out on October 8th to build a playground, garden, mural, and picnic area at Houston Can Academy!

Community members at the SPARK Park Fundraising Drive Kick-Off at Ketelsen Elementary School!

Teens take part in the weekly “40 Fridays 4 Teens” program, which provides fun and safe events for youth.

Community members gathered for “Money Talks” to learn about budgeting, credit, and buying a home.