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ppa Jackson Family Project

Key actions:

  • LISTEN to members and groups in our community from whom we are disconnected.
  • LEARN what issues matter to them.
  • ASK if our community organization can give them meaningful support.
  • TRANSFORM how we do community work so these new relationships endure.

If you want to be involved, have some new ideas or want to learn more please contact us.

Committee Members:

Jerry Stein - co-chair
Susan Larson-Fleming - co-chair

monthly meetings

Watch the PPA calendar for information about our next meeting

CUrrent Projects

Projects that have developed out of this approach so far:

  1. Jackson Family project - plan event to recognize the Jackson family and highlight racial injustice issues that happened when they moved into the neighborhood in the 1900’s, as well as key ways the family responded over time.

  2. Raise funds to create Jackson Family Playground at Pratt School with new playground equipment (completed September, 2025).

  3. Create website www.JacksonFamilyProject.org.