National Day of Prayer in University Park

Dear University Park friends,

The University Park Alliance (UPA) staff extends our deep thanks for the amazing prayer service held in support of our work on the recent National Day of Prayer.  We especially thank the host of the event, Pastor Ron Shultz of Family of Faith United Methodist Church on East Market Street.

It means everything to us to be worthy of this high expression of community support, with Rev. Shultz and fellow University Park pastors leading friends and neighbors in song and prayer for the success of our urban revitalization efforts.  These prayers remain in our hearts.  They are prayers that guide our work as we join with city officials, business and institutional leaders and neighbors alike to improve safety, housing, wellness and job opportunities in the 50-block area that comprises University Park.

As we carry out this important work, we are ever mindful that it takes all of us working as a team to overcome challenges and negative influences.    Civic engagement is essential to achieving the goal of community transformation.

We at University Park Alliance are committed to the neighborhood and its people.  By choosing to pray for our work, you expressed your commitment to the work at hand.  We hope to see you all at our Neighborhood Summit on June 16 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Quaker Square.  Lunch and childcare will be provided.  The nonprofit America Speaks will help facilitate the event with technological assistance  from The University of Akron.  The purpose of the Summit is to celebrate our progress to date, shape new initiatives,  and provide a forum to connect neighbors with leaders in the City and from  anchor institutions within University Park.

Register online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/UPASummit

With faith in a common mission, we look forward to achieving success together for the benefit of all who live, learn and work in this great place we call University Park.

Sincerely,

Eric Anthony Johnson, Executive Director

Carol Murphy, Chief of Staff

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