OUR MISSION OUR PRIORITIES OUR GOALS Dominican Center works with Amani residents and partners to build a better future.
Dominican Center is the convener of the neighborhood, as such it supports the achievement of the neighborhood revitalization plan. The priorities and corresponding goals include:
Improve housing conditions through the Block by Block strategy in Amani. • Engage residents in block beautification throughout Amani. • Build the capacity of the lead neighborhood organizations, residents and those working in Amani to support the goals of the housing strategy. • Restore block integrity to the houses on the pilot block of the Block by Block strategy.
Increase neighbors’ willingness to support self, other neighbors and community to achieve peace. • Foster communication between neighbors to get to know each other, interact and share
Increase family well-being and lifelong learning in Amani. • Engage organizations working in Amani that address stress, trauma, loss, mental health and other risk factors in adults and youth. • Increase residents’ skills in advocacy and securing resources related to family wellbeing and lifelong learning. • Increase residents’ participation in decision- making with organizations and systems focused on education and family well- being.
information. • Foster civic
engagement in Amani. • Address public safety concerns by working with residents, partners and officials.
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