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Almost Spring
Tuesday, March 11th, 2014
Southern Hospitality
Thursday, March 6th, 2014If this post had a picture maybe it would help you believe it, but we are going to ask you to have a small amount of faith.
Today we met Colin and Alexis, two young missionaries visiting our city. They were canvassing a neighborhood helping people, offering food (from Picasso’s Cafe) and prayer. In one instance we saw them help one family shovel a driveway.
To make it more interesting, Colin and Alexis are on a school break from Florida. Can you imagine leaving 80 degrees to wear boots, gloves and shovel snow. Talk about a hospitality quotient!
If you see them give them some encouragement. Better yet, let them help you.
Maybe sometimes believing is seeing.
TGIF
Friday, February 7th, 2014
Nicole Blue danced at the Ed Smith School Black History Month Program this morning. The program also included a student-run question and answer session with SCSD Superintendent Sharon Contreras and Assemblyman Sam Roberts.
Crossfire: Assemblyman Sam Roberts remained cool while he was grilled by students about everything from lawmaking to martial arts.
Syracuse City School District Superintendent Sharon Contreras talked with the students about being inspired by her parents, her multi-ethnic heritage, and her continued commitment to child advocacy.
Can You Dig It?
Wednesday, February 5th, 2014
Hawley Avenue
Water Street
James Street
Inviting Participation
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Dr. Sheadric Barbra, Principal of Dr. King Elementary School in Syracuse, shares part of his personal journey during the Syracuse City School District and Say Yes to Education’s Parent University on Saturday morning. His brother, education activist Dr. Zheadric Barbra is in the background. The event was held at the University United Methodist Church. The theme of the conference was “Getting Men Involved in Education.”
Spring for a day
Friday, April 19th, 2013
West and Fayette
Here are some photographs from a ride along the West side of the Connective Corridor Thursday (70 + degrees).
The Warehouse
601 Tully
South Clinton
Every Life has a Story
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Karen Blue, Special Education Teacher
Listen below for a portion of Karen Blue’s tribute to Marie Graham during the Black History Program at Ed Smith School on Wednesday.
Investing in Public Education
Tuesday, January 1st, 2013
Dr. Weeks Elementary: Renovated and Ready
Military Affairs
Friday, July 20th, 2012Work on Purpose
Friday, June 15th, 2012“Lasting commitment is making the decision before the solution is found, knowing that the principle is right.”
John C. Maxwell
Ed Mitchell, Jr., activist and co-founder of Team A.N.G.E.L., speaks with SIF after receiving a community award on Thursday at Art Rage Gallery