An All America City Recognizing Norfolk’s Civic Accomplishments
National Civic League – All America City Award • Recognizes innovation starts at the local level with neighbors and community groups • All America City Award is a celebration of those efforts and a platform for sharing innovation, inspiration and insight nationwide. 2
• NORFOLK WINS FOR 3RD TIME!!
All America City Winner - 2016 “Ensuring all children are healthy and supported to succeed in school and in life� United for Children Teens With A Purpose Norfolk Emerging Leaders
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United for Children • Community Collaboration Initiative
• Gains in Math & Reading • City of Norfolk invested $350,000 to date
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Teens With A Purpose – Youth Movement • Teen to Teen collaboration • Norfolk Police Department partnership • Summer camps, community events
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Norfolk Emerging Leaders • More than a summer internship • 200+ Norfolk youth • Pipeline to public service
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All America City Talented Team!
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