1. Program Offices
  2. Public And Indian Housing
  3. PIH
  4. Public Housing
  5. Neighborhood Networks
  6. Neighborhood Networks Week
Neighborhood Networks Week Event Days

Scheduled for August 1 – 6, Neighborhood Networks Week 2011 will focus on the theme, “Expanding Horizons to a Network of Opportunities.”  To reinforce the mission of the Neighborhood Networks Initiative, enhance Neighborhood Networks Week, and encourage more centers to host local events, Special Event Days will be observed.

  • Food, Fitness and Fun Day.Healthy eating and fun ways for everyone to include physical activities in their daily lives will be the focus of the Day, which will take place on Monday August 1st. On this day, centers are given an opportunity to participate in a Neighborhood Networks Week kick-off webinar hosted by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Viewers will learn to decipher the mystery of a food label, learn simple solutions to make their favorite recipes more nutritious and delicious, and get ideas for fun activities for kids and parents. Viewers will learn about measuring body mass index (BMI) and heart rate, calories burned for different activities, and fitness ideas for the whole family.
  • Do It for You Day.Self-sufficiency is the focus of Do It for You Day, which will take place on Tuesday August 2nd. On this day centers are given the opportunity to showcase their programs and services that help residents achieve greater self-sufficiency, such as those programs that help residents get a job, advance in their current job, or further their education. In addition to workforce development and academic advancement programs, centers can also promote programs and services that help residents overcome obstacles to self-sufficiency, such as those programs that relate to child-care and transportation.
  • Get Connected Day.Improving computer access is a core goal of the Neighborhood Networks Initiative. Scheduled for Wednesday, August 3rd, this Special Event Day allows centers to highlight the many ways they deliver technology access and enhance resident’s technological skills, as well as showcase the critical role technology plays in today’s society. Centers may choose to host tours of their computer labs, offer a basic Internet workshop, or have residents, young and old, lead basic computer skills training workshops.
  • Know Your Neighbors Day.Strong communities begin with neighbors knowing each other and looking out for one another’s well-being. Know Your Neighbors Day, scheduled for Thursday, August 4th, focuses on building the bonds of neighbors to build stronger communities. To celebrate this day, centers may choose to host community events, such as block parties, potlucks, barbeques, festivals, or open houses.
  • Back to School Day. Coordinating Housing With Education is the focus of Back to School Day, which takes place on Friday, August 5th. On this day, centers are given the opportunity to participate in a Neighborhood Networks Week webinar where HUD will introduce its “Coordinating Housing with Education” Initiative.  This effort will provide low income parents with on-line tools and resources that will enable them to: find good performing schools in their neighborhoods that meet their child’s needs; make informed educational choices for their children; and empower them to become further involved in their children’s education.

Join Neighborhood Networks centers across the country and be part of the Neighborhood Networks Week 2011 celebration.