Devastating vandalism; malicious intent. Doesn’t sound very hopeful, right? The damage to our only USDA-approved urban farm in June was a gut-wrenching blow. Our Youth Work Experience teens, dedicated volunteers, and staff had been working for 2 months to prepare for the Little Italy Farmers Market when vandals came and destroyed 85% of the […]
Guest blog by Kristen Weeks (Glow and Grow Urban Collective) and David Fiorini (SSJNN Marketing Intern/Mercyhurst student) It was at a local food summit organized by Erie’s Food Policy Advisory Council at Edinboro University where the Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Network (SSJNN) began our collaboration with Glow and Grow Urban Collective. Acquiring land in […]
Guest blog by Tina Pabon – volunteer, donor, and committee member The Sisters of Sant Joseph Neighborhood Network (SSJNNN) has a close relationship with the people of Little Italy. From supporting community gardens to assisting with its neighbors’ basic needs, SSJNN reflects this neighborhood’s long-standing community spirit. The area grew from the many immigrants who […]
The Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Network (SSJNN), along with others, turned our shared mutual grief of the recent passing of Anthony Cortes into a tribute of his life. We are happy to share the creation of a legacy that honors his memory made possible through a grant that will benefit the local community for […]
The Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network will again be holding the Little Italy Farmers Market on Mondays from 3-6 p.m. at 331 W. 18th St. The first one will be Monday, June 26th. The open-air market will feature produce grown by teens in the SSJNN Urban Farm as well as several other local farms. […]
Let’s get ready for back to school together at our upcoming Game Day and Book Bag Drive at Three Sisters Park (430 W. 19th St)! We will be distributing bags filled with school supplies while hosting various games for youth and families. We hope to see you there on Friday August 26th from 1-4pm! Children […]
Checks will be accepted on Monday, August 8, 2022. The online event takes place on Tuesday, August 9, 2002. You have 12 hours to make your donation between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST. Support your favorite causes during Erie Gives on August 9, 2022. Brought to you by The Erie Community […]
When you are fortunate to have wonderful neighbors, you want others to know about them! Several local businesses within the Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighborhood Network are each highlighted in the following videos by Wintergreen Media. We are grateful for this new partnership to celebrate our local businesses. Wintergreen Media is a project out of […]
The Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network will again be holding the Little Italy Farmers Market on Mondays from 3-6 p.m. at 331 W. 18th St. The first one will be Monday, June 27th. The open-air market will feature produce grown by teens in the SSJNN Urban Farm as well as several other local farms. […]
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