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Best Practices Connecting with Diverse Neighbors


Adult Enrichment / Community & Personal Development -
Adult W-SP 25

Everyone wants to live in a neighborhood that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive; where they feel connected, understood, and celebrated. If that doesn’t sound like your current neighborhood, no worries, you are not alone. Did you know that anyone with the dream, a good heart, the will, and some support, can help to create a more desirable place for all? Yes, indeed! Whether you are looking to befriend your next door neighbor, get to know a couple of neighbors, or organize the block, you can do it with the right tools. Learn about what makes a great neighborhood, the benefits of a diverse neighborhood, participate in engaging in-class activities, have fun, and complete a practical one-page plan unique to your needs. Your plan will be your roadmap to success with details such as goals, tasks, scope, deadlines, and desired results. Sign up now with a friend and start your journey to create a better place to live and grow.

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Instructor

Rita J Apaloo


Rita Apaloo is a creative connector of people, ideas, and things. Her passion for community led her to start a networking group with little to no experience or previous guidance. Over a period of six years, she built a diverse network through engaging events that brought together approximately 400 people from over 20 different countries. Years later, people who met through her network continue to maintain friendships and work together in professional and personal capacities. Rita wrote about her incredible journey bringing people together in her book, African Women Connect. How I created and grew a networking group of African immigrant women for friendship, business, and community. Professionally, she has extensive experience in a variety of areas, including grant management, fund development, marketing communications, program evaluation, outreach, and community education. She is often involved in multiple community initiatives. Her credentials include bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communication, Executive Master's in Business Communications, and Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM). Rita has been a Brooklyn Park resident since 2003.

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  Rita J Apaloo


Maple Grove Senior High School : 252
Tuesday, Apr 29
6:30 - 8:00 PM

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Min Age   18 yr.

$ 45.00
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  Rita J Apaloo


Maple Grove Senior High School : 252
Tuesday, Feb 25
6:30 - 8:00 PM

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Min Age   18 yr.

$ 45.00
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