Received the following from Altadenan Ashton Rice, who is involved in NOW:
The next meeting of the Neighborhood Outreach Workers (NOW) will be Tuesday, August 4th, 5 - 7 PM at the Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena.
NOW's mission is to "stop the violence and take back our streets through prevention, intervention, and mentorship." The 2009-2010 NOW workers will have their first meeting on August 4, 5 PM. After that, every Tuesday, 5-7 PM at Jackie Robinson Center.
The Program Director is Yvette McDowell, former LA County prosecutor.
You may also read about the organization at this website: http://www.westernjustice.org/conflict_resolution.html
All are welcome. Drop in and see how we work! If there are any youth (or their parents) that you know of personally who might benefit, please encourage them to attend.
