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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37701458537886908802009-11-22T09:48:35.221-05:00Green, Smart, & Sustainable CentralWe Are Building Open Opportunity Structures Together - 21st Century Approaches to 21st Century OpportunitiesGSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-25551106971345349882009-08-01T12:09:00.007-04:002009-08-01T12:29:39.238-04:00People, Planet, Profit & Empowerment Tour Welcomes Sponsors

Sponsor Slots Available for Local Wisdom and Living Economy TourPart 1 - Saturday, August 29 at Beanwood Coffee in Bordentown, New Jersey.We Are BOOST, CREAM Magazine and Essential Movements is launching an eighteen-month tour throughout the state of New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and city of Philadelphia, and Lower Manhattan on Saturday, August 29. Official details forthcoming. Please call (

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-1823934519430441762009-07-27T10:18:00.004-04:002009-07-27T10:22:41.720-04:00Personal Empowerment Communications Seminar

Facilitated by Alvyn Haywood"Improving & Enhancing IntraPersonal Communications (Inner-Communications)"Two Week Seminar - Meets on Saturdays August 1st and August 8th 2009 Time: 11 AM to 2 PM. Cost: $30 per person or $50 for couples or 2 people. Recommended book: $12- Bring a writing pad and a pen. Limited Seating For reservations and details call Anu at 609/439-7115reliefexpress@

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-66459693581569855512009-03-27T11:12:00.006-04:002009-03-27T11:26:04.760-04:00Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson-Coleman to Keynote We Are BOOST Allies' Awards

Youth Initiatives, Intergenerational Cohesion and Business Development are Focuses of Ceremony - Friday, April 17Trenton New Jersey - March 27, 2009 - Intergenerational leadership, service to community and facilitating transition into twenty-first century better practices is the theme of BOOST's Allies of Humanities Awards Dinner and Ceremony that will be held from 5pm until 7pm at Planet Havana

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-17928008216047925712009-03-22T12:44:00.004-04:002009-03-22T13:10:18.328-04:00"The Arts as a Driver of Urban Revitalization" - Mel Leipzig

"Joshua's Tattoos" by Mel Leipzig, Allies 2009 Award WinnerWe Are BOOSTMel Leipzig – Artists and ProfessorWe Are BOOST learned of Mel Leipzig through our board member, Professor Alvyn Haywood in the fall of 2007. Mel came on board with us and delivered two workshops, both focused on the theme “The Arts as a Driver of Urban Revitalization.”One presentation was held at the newly renovated and

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-52099791904997797812009-03-15T19:07:00.010-04:002009-03-22T12:40:58.616-04:00Allies of Humanity Profile #1: Eric Maywar and Laurice Reynolds of Classics Used and Rare Books

Eric Maywar and Laurice Reynolds – Business Owners and Community BuildersBOOST’s founder, Tim Razzaq, met Laurice Reynolds some time in the early ‘90’s while selling Afro-centric books and literature in Trenton. She was one of his earliest customers and remained connected through their mutual passion for community organizing. Eric is Laurice’s son-in-law and owned a book shop in New Hope that

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-43473526770410584412009-03-04T20:50:00.013-05:002009-03-06T08:52:49.944-05:00Contest to Camp CURE Campaign Opens Friday March 13 at Planet Havana

March 2009 (Trenton, NJ) "What does the election of not only America’s first Black president, but our country’s first “green” president mean to you and your future” is the question We Are BOOST is asking Trenton school-aged children and young adults to think about and submit their responses in the form of art, poetry, and prose in the month of April. We Are Building Open Opportunity Structures

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-75543926183491966432009-01-15T13:44:00.001-05:002009-01-15T13:47:33.804-05:00Connecting the (Green) Dots - by Barbara Figge Fox

What's New in Princeton & Central New Jersey? Reprinted from the January 14, 2009, edition of U.S. 1 newspaper Connecting the (Green) Dots - by Barbara Figge Fox

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-71612337836930314822009-01-15T13:32:00.000-05:002009-01-15T13:32:56.502-05:00Education Blog: Obama style change in Trenton?

Education Blog: Obama style change in Trenton?

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-76749422127712351172009-01-14T20:15:00.000-05:002009-01-14T20:15:00.615-05:00Princeton Comment: Weighing in on Sustainable Energy, or, What is that cold draft on the back of my neck?

Princeton Comment: Weighing in on Sustainable Energy, or, What is that cold draft on the back of my neck?

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-19330683088055749192009-01-13T04:54:00.006-05:002009-01-14T09:13:20.375-05:00What a Difference 3 Years Make: 2 Labors of Love, 1 Mission Community-Builder & Living, Walking, Breathing Community Benefit

Susan Conlon: The Consumate Commuinity-Builder Across Race, Class, Place, and CircumstanceA very special thanks from We Are BOOST goes out to Susan Conlon, the 2009 Princeton Environmental Film Festival's Coordinator and someone whom I have known for three years, next month.Susan and I met at a smart growth forum on February 22, 2006. We immediately connected on the issue of Community Benefits

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-55601176951342831552008-12-26T13:18:00.003-05:002008-12-27T11:34:03.377-05:00We Are BOOST Founder Tim Razzaq: Live interview with Darlene McKnight on WIMG Radio "Trenton Talks" Tuesday, January 13 from 7:30 - 8:00 pm.

TUNE IN: We Are BOOST Founder Tim Razzaq interviewed by Darlene McKnight on WIMG Radio on Tuesday, January 13 from 7:30 - 8:00 pm.Location: WIMG Radio, AM 1300Event Description: We Are BOOST Founder and Executive Director, Tim Razzaq, interviewed by Darlene McKnight on WIMG Radio, AM 1300.Topic: Revisting Community Benefits Agreements and BOOST and We Are BOOST 2009 Agenda for Community-First and

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-41366989217795049912008-12-26T10:55:00.008-05:002008-12-26T14:54:11.779-05:00Princeton Environmental Film Festival Opens with Radiant City

The Princeton Environmental Film Festival is sponsored by the Princeton Public Library. All screenings and talks will be held in the library's Community Room on the first floor. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey. All screenings and talks are free and open to the public.Opening Night Film - Radiant City 7:00 p.m - Directed by Gary Burns 2006 * Running time: 86

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-73349952645681388442008-12-16T01:46:00.004-05:002008-12-26T11:36:41.917-05:00WE ARE BOOST GREEN, SMART, & SUSTAINABLE 21ST CENTURY TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE ACTION-STEP #1 FOR EVERYDAY CITIZENS

NEWS RELEASE - For Immediate Release: For More Information, Contact Tim RazzaqDate: December 28, 2008 Phone: 206-202-2883Greater Mercer County Residents Invited to Participate in Re-Gifting of Goods and Food Collection for Area's PoorResponding to President-elect Obama's call to community service,

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-62460575436589307452008-12-21T06:03:00.020-05:002008-12-21T12:01:42.789-05:00Please join us for Kwanzaa at the Lighthouse as we begin this Historic New Year!

KWANZAA CELEBRATION - THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST - 2009 POSITIVE BLACK IMAGES CONNECT (PBI CONNECT)THURSDAY, JANUARY 1st Kwanzaa Celebrationfeaturing:Dr. Ray HaginsChief Elder & Spiritual Leader of Afrikan Village and Cultural Center in St. Louis, MissouriLighthouse Community Outreach Center715 Bellevue AvenueTrenton, New Jersey 086183:00pm (sharp)DOORS OPEN @ 2PM $10 for adults - 12yrs and under

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-42397329913553430032008-12-21T05:50:00.004-05:002008-12-21T07:34:03.806-05:00Everything about Kwanzaa, but you did not know where to ask

Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration with focus on the traditional African values of family, community responsibility, commerce, and self-improvement. Kwanzaa is neither political nor religious and despite some misconceptions, is not a substitute for Christmas. It is simply a time of reaffirming African-American people, their ancestors and culture.Kwanzaa, which means "first fruits of

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-91237611521920597382008-11-18T19:25:00.009-05:002008-11-18T21:29:16.494-05:00Group seeks opportunities for urban communities

Urges city to revisit and reinvent social, economic and educational initiativesSunday, November 16, 2008BY CHRIS STURGISSpecial to the TimesTRENTON -- Leaders from many walks of life assembled here yesterday to plan for an urban environment whose economy, social system and educational opportunities work better.Tim Razzaq, a lead organizer, said some job training programs fail when the trainees

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-85650033580303151652008-11-13T06:14:00.003-05:002008-11-13T06:26:09.335-05:00Panel Set and Still Time to Register for: Women Leaders & The Triple Bottom Line Approach to 21st Century Opportunities

November 2008 - Philadelphia PA - Patricia Gaylor has practiced green design in the northeast for over 25 years. After seeing many remodeling jobs start with the demolition and hauling away of tons of materials, she began to wonder how to create beautiful new spaces without making such an environmental impact. Reducing landfill waste and specifying materials that are renewable, recyclable or

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-37042375396211093512008-10-30T06:58:00.002-04:002008-10-30T07:02:01.124-04:00We Are BOOST Solutions, Greenable Sponsor Opportunity Forum

Sunday, November 16 - 3PM until 6PM at Greenable - 126 Market Street in Philadelphia PA "Anyone can create a green initiative, anytime, don't wait", is the message Arianne Delafosse has for people who want to get involved in greening up their homes, creating a community-based community green campaign, and not have to reinvent the wheel. Women for Entrepreneurship, the Environment, and

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-18452779153817673552008-10-24T07:36:00.004-04:002008-10-24T07:52:45.377-04:00RSVP for Walk-in access for Sunday, October 26 “Why Live Green?” - at Dock Street. STILL ONLY $15 PER-PERSON - (206) 202-2883

October 24, 2008 Please RSVP for Walk-in access for Sunday, October 26 “Why Live Green? at Dock Street. STILL ONLY $15 PER-PERSON - (206) 202-2883 or email timrazzaq1@yahoo.comMEDIA ADVISORYContact: Tim Razzaq((206) 202-2883 info@weareboost.org orTimrazzaq1@yahoo.comWe Are BOOST, CMX Inc. and Organizational Leaders Co-Sponsor Panel to Examines Job, Career, Housing, Business, and Educational

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-18529775229434867832008-10-20T23:51:00.003-04:002008-10-20T23:56:52.841-04:00

National Leader in Pure Design Steps in to Help Raise Awareness about Emerging Opportunities in the Growing Environmental Economy - Green Living Forum at Philadelphia Land Mark(Trenton, NJ) – October 20, 2008 – Helping to build bridges of understanding for everyday people to take advantage of the new structure of opportunity in environmental economy, CMX Engineers and Consultants, one of the

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-17887482701902548902008-10-15T15:30:00.003-04:002008-10-15T15:33:14.516-04:00Get Green, Get Clean, Get Engaged with We Are BOOST Solutions Social Marketing Group

We Are BOOST Solutions - 21st Century Approaches to 21st Century ChallengesWe Are BOOST Solutions provides you with an opportunity to take advantage of the many benefits associated with improving your quality of life while decreasing your cost of living.Everything you need to create a healthier, wealthier, and happier life-style is just a click away at We Are BOOST Solutions Social Marketing

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-74425752585384371522008-10-10T12:15:00.007-04:002008-10-13T17:24:36.628-04:00Why Live Green? Seven Leaders, Sevens Ways You Can Live Healthier, Wealthier, & Happier + Future City21 Preview

Why Live Green? Panel & Community Discussion, Appetizer Buffet, Cash Bar, Door Prizes, Brewery Tour, & NetworkingSaturday, October 26 #PM until 6PM @ Dock Street Micro Brewery—50th & Baltimore Avenues— Philadelphia PA http://www.dockstreetbeer.com/Green Living Panel & Community Discussion to be held at Dock Street Brewery in West Philadelphia, PA on Sunday, October 26th(Philadelphia, PA) –

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-34810813404868649172008-10-02T20:28:00.001-04:002008-10-02T20:30:03.725-04:00We Are BOOST’s Friday Night Lights series presents a free two-part screening of eco-educational film “City 21” at Maxine’s 2 in downtown Trenton, NJ

– We Are Building Open Opportunity Structures Together (We Are BOOST) cordially invites everyone to a special two-part screening of “City21”, a film produced by the Knossus Project. Part 1 of the film will screen on Friday, October 10; Part 2 will screen on Friday, October 17 from 6pm until 8pm at Maxine’s 2 Restaurant located at 120 South Warren Street in downtown Trenton, NJ. Screening will

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-45999525653756519232008-09-24T09:33:00.001-04:002008-09-24T09:42:35.990-04:00Preservation and Sustainability presentation to be held at Heritage Friends Meeting in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, October 4th

September 23, 2008For Immediate ReleaseContact: Tim Razzaq(206) 202-2883info@weareboost.org http://www.weareboost.orgPreservation and Sustainability presentation to be held at Heritage Friends Meeting in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, October 4th(Philadelphia, PA) – September 23, 2008 - Building Open Opportunity Structures Together (BOOST) cordially invites everyone to an information session by

GSS SET Centralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311068382535725220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3770145853788690880.post-281248543334064422008-09-20T07:37:00.004-04:002008-09-20T07:50:43.985-04:00Join We Are BOOST Speakers’ Bureau Today at www.weareboost.org

“On a personal level, as a mother of three girls, I can fully relate to BOOST’s principles for healthy living. It is my belief that BOOST stands for all that is right in the design and planning community. WESKetch is excited to partner with BOOST to encourage individuals and communities to think about how to best utilize our resources for the benefit of ourselves and our neighbors.”-Anastasia

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