November 2024 E-News

Elliot Park Neighborhood, Inc.

November 2024 E-News

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Join us Tuesday, November 12th for a Community Capacity Building Session on Trauma informed care. RSVP on our website here.

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else.” — Charles Dickens

EPNI November Calendar

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Please visit the EPNI web Calendar for event details & to RSVP! Also post and share our November Event Calendar flyer which is linked here and posted below. Flyer PDF

 

Tuesday, November 12th - Community Capacity Building FREE Training Series  - Session #2 of 5: Trauma Informed Care with Catholic Charities
6:00-7:30pm • At Catholic Charities 1007 E 14th St, Frey Center Entrance

Please share and post the flyer! PDF / JPG | Soomaali: PDF / PNG | Español: PDF / PNG

How do we see our neighbors? How do we show up for each other in Elliot Park?

ALL are welcome to join Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc. (EPNI) and Catholic Charities to dig deeper, to challenge our assumptions, and to learn together, as we build new community capacity in this dynamic, interactive, FREE 5-session training session:

1) On Tuesday,  October 15th, we met for the Kickoff session at the Elliot Park Rec Center, and had a compelling discussion on the topic, "Homelessness 101."

2) Tuesday, November 12th, 6-7:30pm, at Catholic Charities, Frey Center entrance, 1007 E. 14th Street: "Trauma-Informed Care: A Primer"

[no training session in December 2024]

3) Tuesday, January 14th, 6-7:30pm, at Catholic Charities, Frey Center entrance, 1007 E. 14th Street: "Harm Reduction 101"

4) Tuesday, February 11th, 6-7:30pm, at Catholic Charities, Frey Center entrance, 1007 E. 14th Street: "Verbal De-escalation & Other Practical Skills"

5) Tuesday, March 11th,  6-7:30pm, at Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Street: "Training Debrief:  Our Next Best Action Steps in Elliot Park"

Questions, or need to request interpretation or other accommodations for these events? Contact EPNI at 612-234-2280 or [email protected].

Wednesday, November 13th - Neighborhood Vitality & Land Use Joint Committees Meeting
6:30-8:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave., or participate via Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84231574529

 

ALL are welcome to the jointly meeting EPNI Neighborhood Vitality & Land Use Committees, to bring your ideas and and connect with your neighbors. This joint committee structure creates your "one-stop shop" for Elliot Park Neighborhood involvement with new and ongoing neighborhood projects in service to our shared Elliot Park community. At the November 13th meeting:

- The Neighborhood Vitality Committee will welcome guest presenters, Suzanne Tibbets-Young, who leads the Opioid Response Team at the City Department of Public Health, and Dr. Dziwe Ntaba, MD, who practices at the UMN - Riverside Emergency Room, to share a proposal inviting EPNI to partner in its current Opioid treatment outreach pilot program. The committee will also the newest updates and ways to support the ongoing Elliot Park Community Aid Fund and collaborative assistance efforts, in response to the 8/13/24 apartment fire at 1501 S. 11th Ave.  

- The Land Use & Transportation Committee will review and give input on current neighborhood development & infrastructure projects.

- The full EPNI Joint Committee meeting agenda will be available about a week in advance of the meeting. Bring your voice -- ALL are welcome! Questions or want to learn more? Contact [email protected] or call/text (612) 234-2280. See you there!

Saturday, November 16th - Neighborhood Community Engagement: Drug Abuse Training Workshop 4:00-6:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center 1000 E 14th St

Monday, November 18th - EPNI Board Meeting
6:00-7:30pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Your voice matters, and your insights are invaluable. Join the EPNI monthly Board meeting to stay informed, share your ideas, and help shape the future of our community. Together, we can make our neighborhood an even better place to live. ALL are welcome -- see you there!

Do you have a suggestion or question for Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc.? Email [email protected] or text / call (612) 234-2280 and we will get back to you soon!

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November Community Calendar 

Friday, November 1st - Arabic Tutoring Drop In, And Every Friday 4:30pm-5:30pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Learning Arabic and need some extra help? Every Friday MPRB hosts a Arabic Tutoring Drop In for those 13 and older.

Saturday, November 2nd & Saturday, November 13th - Bingo at Elliot Rec Center
1:00-3:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Saturday, November 2nd - 9:00am - 12pm • Take Control: Improving High Blood Pressure with Hennepin Healthcare • At Hennepin Healthcare Clinic & Specialty Center, Level 2 715 S 8th Street, Minneapolis 55404

Join us for a morning of health education, raffle and prizes, and food where you can: Learn about hypertension, Check your blood pressure with a nurse, Go over medication with a pharmacist, Participate in a group education experience and see if group visits might be right for you.

Free parking is available in our underground parking garage. Entrance at 821 Park Avenue on Park Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets. Take the elevator to the second floor for the event.

Monday, November 4th - Free Breakfast Sandwich + Bus Tokens,
9:30-12pm • At 2309 Nicolett Ave, Mpls, MN

Wednesday, November 6th - Community Craft Night, Every Wednesday
3:00-5:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

 

Join us neighbors for a chance to connect with others in the community while enjoying some light snacks while enjoying crafting. Everyone is invited, please bring a friend!

Thursday, November 7th - Elliot Park Homework Help, And Every Tuesday & Thursday
6:00-8:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

 

Parents, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Elliot Park Rec Center the MPRB hosts a homework help session for K-12 students for free. This is an opportunity for your child to receive any extra help that might need to succeed in the classroom.

Thursday, November 7th - Adult Computer Lab & Technology Help, And Every Tuesday & Thursday
6:00-8:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

 

Are you trying to learn technology and need assistance? Every Tuesday and Thursday evening MPRB is hosting an Adult Computer Lab & Technology Help. This is a great opportunity for people who haven't grown up using new technology or aren't accustomed to it have their questions answered.

Thursday, November 7th - Free Yoga Classes, & Every Thursday 12:10pm-1:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Join Val of Olivine Yoga Thursdays for an accessible, inclusive, and free yoga class.

Monday, November 4th & Monday, November 25th - Ward 6 City Councilmember Jamal Osman Community Office Hours • 3:00-4:00pm • At Lutunji's Palate, 1400 Park. Ave S. #1010

Come have a chat with your Ward 6 Councilmember Jamal Osman - The first & last Monday of each month, 3-4pm!

 

Tuesday, November 12th - Community Chess Club, And Every Tuesday
5:00pm-7:00pm • At Elliot Park Rec Center, 1000 E. 14th Ave.

Join neighbors in playing chess at a community chess club. For all ages and skill levels.

The Downtown Improvement District (DID) Community Calendar is your source downtown events & FREE fun! Check out the full Downtown Events Calendar HERE.

EPNI Updates

Early Giving Starts November 1st

Early Giving kicks off this Friday, November 1, marking the official start of Give to the Max 2024. Our work at EPNI involves helping connect and strengthen the community. This is by holding events such as clean up days and safety forums or working with residents to help build community. Donations of any amount help support EPNI to keep doing this good work, and now until November 21st is an excellent time to give and help us continue to do our work in strengthening our Elliot Park neighborhood, as well as grow our capacity.

Here is the link to our donation page. Your donations will help make Elliot Park a better place to live!

October EPNI Event Reports Round-Up

Elliot Park Partners & Residents Clean up Trash at 2024 Fall Clean Up Day


On Thursday October 24th, EPNI and some of our partners spend two hours cleaning up various parts of our Neighborhood. The first 30 minutes were spent eating donuts and drinking coffee, while Elliot Park leaders Wako and Jessica briefed the volunteers on where to go in the neighborhood, what to pick up, and where to put the trash. The rest of the time volunteers walked through the neighborhood and picked up trash. The final result was about 20 bags of garbage being picked up and a safer, cleaner neighborhood.

Special thanks to Sherman Williams and Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge who volunteered to help keep our streets clean! Also thank you to co-host Becca Thomas and the Elliot Park & Rec Center.

Neighbors Exchange Updates and Ideas with Law Enforcement at the Fall 2024 Elliot Park Public Safety Forum

On Wednesday, October 23rd, we held our fall safety forum with several law enforcement officers representing Minneapolis Police Department, Minneapolis Metro Transit Police Department, and Minneapolis Parks Police Department. It was a good opportunity for community members to be updated on what law enforcement has been doing lately and ask questions to panelists as well.

Thank you to the panel of law enforcement officers for participating in the event. Further thanks to the tabling organizations engaging with residents on safety-related topics, including MPRB Senior Planners sharing updates on the next phases of Elliot Park and Franklin Steel Park improvements, and Public Works, engaging on the Re-Thinking I-94 project. Finally, thank you to the Elliot Park Staff for co-hosting this event at the Elliot Park Recreational Center.

2024 Elliot Park Quick Resident Survey: 5 Questions, 10 Minutes --  Let YOUR Voice Be Heard - Survey HERE!

"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." – Margaret J. Wheatley

Your voice matters! We appreciate you taking a few minutes to let us know what's most important to you in the neighborhood, and ways you want to get connected and involved in Elliot Park! Click HERE to take the quick EPNI survey • af-Soomaliga. Thank you!

 

Elliot Park Community Aid Fund: Three Ways to Give to our Neighbors Recovering from the 8/13/24 Apartment Fire at 1501 S. 11th Ave.

 

October Updates: On October 10th, we held a Community Aid Fund and donation distribution day at the Elliot Park Rec Center. During this event we were able to distribute Aid funds using the relief money that we received from the Minneapolis Foundation and raised in the community, and gave out additional clothing and household donations to displaced families. We are currently completing a winter coat and outerwear drive for the next distribution to the families. We are accepting donations of new or gently used winter coats and gear at Elliot Park & Rec Center (M-F, after 3pm) -- thank you!
September Updates: On September 5th, we held a Drop-in Resource Day for the residents and families displaced by the fire at the Elliot Park Rec Center. We gave out donations and connected families to valuable resources. These donations and services were made available thanks to our service partners: Hennepin County Resource Navigators, Mid-Minnesota Legal Services, MPRB - Elliot Park, First Covenant Church, Aeon and Trellis Housing. We have also received a $48,000 Minneapolis Foundation grant to boost our direct aid distribution to people affected by the fire, awarded to directly benefit the affected residents, in recognition of our collaborative response efforts.
Background: On August 13th, a devastating fire swept through the multi-family apartment building on 1501 11th Ave S. in our beloved Elliot Park neighborhood, claiming two lives, hospitalizing four more, and displacing 22 households. EPNI has been working with the Red Cross and several community partners to help the affected residents rebuild their lives. There are THREE WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
 
1) DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE ELLIOT PARK COMMUNITY AID FUND: Click HERE to donate through EPNI’s GiveMN. Donations will go directly to families to help offset security deposits & first month's rent and any direct expenses faced by the families and households -- ANY AMOUNT HELPS! 
 
2) DONATE NEW OR GENTLY USED WINTER COATS & OUTERWEAR, CLOTHING, PERSONAL/HYGIENE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Fire victims lost everything and need to replace everything. Click HERE for a list of what's needed, how and where to donate.
 
3) DONATE NEW HOUSEHOLD ITEMS THRU A TARGET REGISTRY set up for Elliot Park fire victims: 
https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/elliot-park-community-aid -- It's easy to do! Pick something out, and it will automatically be delivered to Elliot Park Rec Center at checkout.
 
Thank you for your generous support of our neighbors! Questions? Contact EPNI at  
[email protected] or call/text us at (612) 234-2280.

City & Community Updates

Welcome, New Elliot Park Director Becca Thomas!

As a proud resident of the Elliot Park neighborhood for over ten years I am excited to step into this new position as Park Director at Elliot Park Recreation Center! I have worked part time at Elliot since 2019 but began as a volunteer in 2017 as a student at North Central. Throughout my career I have worked as a mental health practitioner, program manager, community organizer, and outreach worker with a variety or organizations serving those most in need. I am passionate about community and am excited to continue partnering with neighbors in this role.

2024 Transportation Summit

The completion of a transportation infrastructure project can mean easier access, enhanced transportation options, and an opportunity for more business. The construction period, however, can be another story.

Join Move Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber for the 2024 Transportation Summit to explore the issues businesses experience when facing construction around transportation infrastructure projects near their locations, and to contribute to a cross-sector conversation on how to support local businesses. We hope to provide some ways to navigate through the planning and building process so that the ribbon-cutting ceremony is a joyous celebration.
The 2024 Transportation Summit is free to attend and includes breakfast with vegan and gluten-free options available.

Studio 900 is accessible via numerous transit lines including 4, 5, 6, 9, 22, 61, C Line, D Line, and those running on Nicollet Mall 2 blocks away. The Hennepin/Warehouse District Light Rail station is 4.5 blocks from the venue. Hennepin Avenue features sidewalk level bike lanes, public bike parking is available outside the venue.

Hennepin County Effectively Ends Veteran Homelessness

Hennepin County and our partners are housing and helping veterans overcome homelessness at a higher rate than veterans are coming into the homelessness system.
As a result, the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have certified that we effectively ended homelessness among veterans in Minnesota’s largest county.
“Hennepin County is one of the most populous counties in the country to achieve an effective end to veteran homelessness,” said USICH Executive Director Jeff Olivet. “Hennepin County’s efforts are a case study in successful homelessness policy, and we encourage other communities to follow in their footsteps as we work together to ensure every veteran has a home.”

Nicollet Mall and downtown transit changes

The City is exploring changes to transit routes downtown. This work is part of re-envisioning the future of Nicollet Mall.

The City is moving transit routes off Nicollet Mall. We developed three options for transit changes in partnership with Metro Transit. The goal of this work is to make transit as good or better than transit on Nicollet Mall today.

We'll engage the community on: Design and safety solutions, Sidewalk width, Bikeway design (if applicable), Turn lanes, Transit speed and reliability improvements, Impacts on transit riders, Traffic impacts, Curbside use impacts, Property access and driveways

Learn more about the project

You can share your input on changes to Nicollet Mall and downtown transit.

Minneapolis Green Cost Share Program

We are excited to work with the Minneapolis Green Cost Share program, a project that helps our city be greener!The Green Cost Share program provides up to $14,000 in rebates to eligible homeowners in our neighborhood. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your next project using the Minneapolis Green Cost Share program. Together, we can make Minneapolis a better place to live

Minneapolis Homes: Homebuyer & Home Improvement Opportunities

The city has resources available for home buying and home improvement. Including down payment assistance for specific homes and financing options to improve your house. For more information see the flyer above.

Metro Transit's Network Now

Metro Transit's Network Now is a vision for transit service that best meets the needs of our region through 2027. The proposed plan will:
  • Expand service in our network by more than 35% to grow ridership
  • Improve coverage and mobility by expanding bus routes and Metro micro service
  • Redesign our express and commuter services to meet the travel needs of our region now
Metro Transit is accepting feedback on the plan through November 15th - in-person and virtual meetings as well as an online comment form are available here: https://www.metrotransit.org/network-now-engagement

Host Your Holiday Party at Holidazzle

Looking for the perfect holiday party location? The Holidazzle Hospitality Hub is a private, indoor location on Nicollet Mall designed exclusively for festive gatherings. Let our team create your custom celebration complete with jolly seasonal decor, branded welcome signage, audio system, and holiday playlists.

Elliot Park Playground & Park Improvements: Final Proposed Elliot Park Improvement Plans are now Available

 
Elliot Park Design and Improvements Updates: 

November Update: Final proposed Elliot Park Improvement plans are now available for all to view on the Elliot Park project page

Elliot Park Improvements

To view more information about the project, check out www.minneapolisparks.org/elliotpark and you can sign up to receive email updates through the Get Involved tab.

Franklin Steele Playground & Park Improvements Updates:
Franklin Steele Square will be hosting another open house for concept designs options in November at Franklin Steele Square. Check in at this website for updates
Want to learn more about the improvement project? check out this website for more information and sign up for email updates as well.
Browse & register HERE for fall MPRB - Elliot Park programs at https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/ OR call Elliot Park: (612) 370-4772 to register or get more info! 

What is Youthline?

Youthline is a youth enrichment track through MPRB that focuses on Teens and Tweens. Youthline staff lead activities on and off park sites with an emphasis on mentorship, youth leadership, life skills learning, and outdoor education adventures. Learn more and find participating sites at minneapolisparks.org and search Youthline.

Follow Elliot park and get updates on city wide Youthline events on Instagram

@elliotparkrec 

@MplsParkYouthline

Got a great idea for adult programming you'd like to see at Elliot Park Rec Center? Let the park know: (612) 370-4772.

Updates & Neighborhood Opportunities:

Volunteer Your Time and Talents with Hennepin Healthcare!

As a Level I Trauma center and healthcare safety net for our community, Hennepin Healthcare offers a broad range of volunteer experiences and opportunities. Choose from dozens of positions including behind the scenes work, greeting the public, working with children, supporting staff and assisting families. 

Volunteering at Hennepin Healthcare gives you the opportunity to work with our diverse community who visit our hospital and clinics. Your time and talents will help enhance the patient, family, and staff experience, as we strive to provide exceptional care without exception.

We offer volunteers flexible scheduling, free parking and welcome a range of experience.

Apply online: hennepinhealthcare.org/volunteer

Questions? Contact us at (612) 873-2512 or [email protected] 

Check out the League of Women Voters Minneapolis sixth article in its 2024 Democracy Series: Who and What Is On The Ballot in 2024?

Voting Info for the 2024 Presidential Elections

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. Check out the Minnesota Secretary of State Elections & Voting site for everything you need to know about early voting, Election Day voting including where you vote, and more, including election and voting information at is now available in eleven languages:

These online resources have been expanded to include online voter registration forms and mail in voting (absentee) applications, paper forms, and voting information in these eleven languages.  There are YouTube videos on voting in Minnesota in these eleven languages, making accurate voting and election information even more accessible.  

EPNI Renter's Corner

311: Did You Know . . . ?

 

311 is the remote access point for ALL non-emergency info & service requests

You can call 311 to:

- Report and get resolution to problems, and follow up on the status of issues

* Remember - there are power in numbers. If a number of affected neighbors call 311 about the same issue, it may speed up response time.

- Find out about City services

- Get other city-related information

It's easy and accessible! Ways to contact 311:

- Call 311 / TTY: 612-263-6850: Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm

- Email: [email protected] 

- Text 311 or get the 311 mobile app 

If you need immediate emergency assistance, contact 911.

 Report rental issues to 311

Contact 311 to report rental housing issues or speak to a housing liaison. You can also track complaints online on the 311 property complaint dashboard.

Ongoing Notices & Opportunities:

Want a free ride & a cleaner bus stop?  Adopt-a-Stop!

WHAT: Individuals and groups can "adopt" a Metro Transit bus stop to help keep it clean and cared for, and alert Metro Transit staff to special maintenance needs and reporting vandalism or suspicious activity. 

WHY: Help everyone have a safer ride experience and and get 10 free rides each month!

HOW: Learn more and apply online for Metro Transit Adopt-A-Stop program HERE.

Want to partner through EPNI to Adopt-a-Stop? Come talk about it at the Land Use & Transportation committee meeting, or contact us at [email protected] or text/call 612-234-2280.

 

Shop the Mobile Market!

The Twin Cities Mobile Market continues on Wednesdays! You can find the bus at 1515 Park Ave. All are welcome to stop by and shop. The market has beautiful and affordable produce, meat, dairy, bread, and more.

You can view the full schedule here on the Park Center Hi-Rise site. Sign up for text updates. To learn more about the Mobile Market, please visit thefoodgroupmn.org/twin-cities-mobile-market/.

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