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Action Steps: Achievable Housing for Teachers and Seniors

On Saturday morning we held our first community meeting to discern community support for affordable housing in Edgewater and what might be the best way forward. We had a great... Read More

First Day of School and a Place to Focus

Today was the start of a new school year for many in the Jefferson Area schools. The Class of 2023 started their seventh grade experience at Jefferson Junior/Senior High School... Read More

Action Steps for Affordable Housing in Edgewater: August 19

The time to act on affordable housing in Edgewater is now because the window to see any meaningful change is quickly closing. With our work on the Jefferson Success Pathway,... Read More

Edgewater Book Nook Design Contest

    Help us promote community and literacy in Edgewater! Edgewater residents are invited to submit your creative ideas to design your very own Book Nook. Submissions will be judged... Read More

Become a Mentor and Help Connect a Jefferson Grad to College

We have almost 50 students signed up for the College Jumpstart program this summer! We are looking for mentors to meet with students three times during the summer to help... Read More

College Jumpstart Update

Yesterday 92 Jefferson students walked off the Ellie Caulkins Opera House stage as high school graduates! This means that Jefferson Junior/Senior High School will maintain their big increases in their graduation... Read More

Thank You for a Successful Edgewater Community Festival

  We are still overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude for everyone that made the first Edgewater Community Festival a success last weekend! It truly was a collective effort to make... Read More

Targeted Resources: Jefferson Job Fair

  As part of our College Jumpstart project with our great partner organizations, we are bringing targeted resources to assist Jefferson students with the transition from high school to college... Read More

Edgewater 5k Route Cheerleaders and Guides Needed

We are looking for volunteers to help runners and walkers throughout the Edgewater 5k course on Saturday morning, May 13 from 10-10:45 am. Volunteers will be positioned at the turns... Read More

Jefferson Community Garden Work Day

Come on down to Edgewater and get your hands dirty! Join us at the Jefferson Community Garden (2305 Pierce Street) from 9 am – noon on Saturday, May 6 for... Read More
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