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All Eyes on Salem Street : 04/26/2009 |
| New Beginnings Outreach (NBO) trains, educates, and develops the leadership of people beset with poverty. Clients of NBO are trained to turn ruined neighborhoods into thriving communities. Social equality, environmental sustainability, and resource growth are three primary ideals that overlap to define the organizational path of NBO |
Our eyes are now locked on a special property on Salem Street. This house that was once condemned, is now on the path to becoming a fully functional transitional house for our clients. With over 1900 sq ft, the house is a tremendous asset to the NBOCDC community. The clients benefit from temporary housing plans while participating in NBO Training. Excelnamics Inc. donated the house on 407 Salem St. Durham, NC to NBO in April of 2008. The house was built in 1913 and as a historical home has been a prominent fixture in the surrounding community. The property was previously used as a boarding house, but has since fallen into disrepair. |
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Solar Training Under Development : 04/07/2009 |
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New training courses will be available to clients soon. Using recycled wood, clients will construct solar hot water heating panels at the job skills campus. After their construction, panels will be ready for installation in the community. |
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Ready for Business Outside of the Box: 02/28/2009 |
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A new economic niche is created as NBO clients have recently initiated a wood carving business. Clients run a responsible operation by collecting recycled wood and applying their woodworking skills recently acquired through NBO. These carpenters are now constructing imaginative products including wooden signs, three-dimensional sculptures, furniture, cutting boards, and jewelery boxes. These entrepreneurs are only scratching the surface of their creativity. |
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Two Possible Renovation Projects: 02/20/2009 |
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Two homes have been identified within the Durham Community that could potentially host upcoming training courses. These houses will serve as training sites for our clients. Materials for these projects have been allocated and renovations will begin in the spring. |
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Apply for Training Courses: 02/19/2009 |
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We are currently accepting applications for our training course. Clients enrolled in training receive educational advising, free training, and a stipend over the training period. Fill out an application at the Job Skills Campus at 206 Hood Street. |
