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<br /> SERCAP Partnerships Blossom with Multi-Cultural Human& Community Development
<br /> Ropers-Eubanks Neighborhood Association The beauty of the Rogers Road neighborhood has so much
<br /> $� relevance to the diversity of families that call the
<br /> II neighborhood 'HOME'. Every continent of the world is
<br /> represented in the area consisting of about 196 homes and
<br /> families. Rogers Eubanks Neighborhood Association, under
<br /> the direction of Rev. Robert Campbell, Mrs. Rose Caldwell
<br /> and Mr. David Caldwell, have worked tirelessly to embrace all
<br /> families in an inclusive and complimentary fashion. Even
<br /> after the original center and meeting space was closed July
<br /> 2012,formerly located at 1704 Purefoy Drive, RENA
<br /> continued serving youth and their families at Faith Tabernacle
<br /> May 15,2014^Rogers Road Community Center Ground Breaking Ceremony Oasis of Love, International Church on Rogers Road.
<br /> (L-R):Mr.Carl Purifoy,Robert Campbell,David Caldwell,Orange County Commissioners:Penny Rich, �w�^
<br /> Barry Jacobs;Renee Price,Earl McKee,Alice Gordon,Bernadette Pelisser and Mark Dorosin
<br /> Renee Price,Orange County Board of Commissioners and Co-Chair, '
<br /> Historic Rogers Road Neighborhood Task Force summed it up
<br /> perfectly during Thursday,May 15th's Ground Breaking Ceremony of
<br /> the Rogers Road Community Center. She stated that'this ceremony
<br /> has been a long time coming,but we are here today to celebrate
<br /> new beginnings'. 'Soon this vacant lot will be filled with excitement,
<br /> a bricks and mortar structure where we'll hear the chatter of LEFT:Partial View of crowd during May 15's Ceremony.RIGHT:Robert Campbell and Daughter
<br /> children,the laughter of neighbors and witness many parties and Mr.Carl Purefoy has resided at 1718 Purefoy Drive over 50
<br /> celebrations',Ms.Price remarked. years. He has witnessed many transitions in the community.
<br /> He and his father were the first to move on Purefoy Street,
<br /> The Rogers Road Community Center will,in partnership and 1717&1718,where his family has owned land for many
<br /> collaboration with many organizations including NC SERCAP, years prior to relocating there. Mr. Purefoy has seen many
<br /> provide educational and community building opportunities that will changes in the community since the construction of the initial
<br /> improve the quality of life of children,their parents,grandparents
<br /> unlined landfill,just adjacent to his property. He and most of
<br /> and entire families.
<br /> his neighbors have well water and feel the landfill has
<br /> SERCAP,NC WARN and other organizations,will support RENA's
<br /> curriculum and incorporate informal educational support related to contaminated their drinking water,evidenced by many
<br /> Recycling of Solid Waste Recycling,Drinking Water and Waste Water physical ailments. He remarked that, 'it is very sad and
<br /> preservation. NC TAP,Veronica Bitting will meet with Eric Garringer, disappointing how slow things moved with that landfill. The
<br /> Recycling Director,Orange County Solid Waste Management negative effects on the mostly African American community
<br /> Department on June 10,2014. The purpose of the meeting is to have been devastating.' He continued, 'we did not give up on
<br /> discuss and plan comprehensive educational programs,projects and the closing of that landfill and we will not give up on other
<br /> activities for youth who will participate in the curriculum at Rogers issues', relative to environmental injustice and racism. 'A lot
<br /> Road Community Center. Educational Coordinators will work with still needs to be done,otherwise, nothing will change'. Mr.
<br /> youth and develop a competitive fundraising initiative with all funds
<br /> Purefoy also remarked that small changes have occurred
<br /> benefitting the Community Center.
<br /> since the construction of the three phases of Habitat for
<br /> Humanity homes adjacent to their property. 'Those homes
<br /> are privileged to water and sewer and trash pick up,we are
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<br /> FIRST of many collaborative meetings with RENA,SERCAP,NC WARN Conversations continue after Thursday,May 15rh's Ceremony
<br /> (L-R):Naeema Muhammad,Tim Stallmann,Manju Rajendran,John Runkle LEFT:County Manager Mike Talbert&Rev.Robert Campbell speak with others
<br /> RIGHT:Robert Campbell-RENA,Nick Wood-NC WARN,Veronica Bitting-SERCAP RIGHT:Orange County Commissioner Renee Price&David Caldwell speak with guest
<br /> May 16, 2014 AUTHOR: Veronica L. Bitting NC TAP
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