Jubilee Center "Visionary Leaders Dinner"

I was honored to be invited to the Jubilee Center's "Visionary Leaders Dinner" on April 4th. We received an update on the Jubilee Center and its activities. We had a chance to hang out with the kids and watch them perform some dance routines. The Jubilee Center is truly making a difference in these kids' lives.

They gave me this beautiful framed picture of the kids holding a "Party With Purpose" sign and a homemade card. Overall it was a fantastic evening and helps to remind me why all the fundraising for them is worth it.

Housing Authority Meeting

I attended the monthly Hoboken Housing Authority Meeting to hear directly from the HHA directors regarding the poor living conditions at the Fox Hill Senior Living facility. I believe they are all working hard and have made some good progress at HHA, but I was not satisfied by their responses regarding Fox Hill. The Community Center has been closed for weeks and will be closed for ANOTHER 6-8 weeks while under repair. Remodeling the Community Room is a good thing, but the HHA has done enough to provide alternative places for the Seniors to socialize, play bingo, or attend church. The seniors are livid and I am told some are "wasting away" by staying in their apartments all day without anywhere to go and interact. I implored the HHA board to make alternative arrangements for the seniors including setting up tables and chairs in another room and making them aware of activities at other HHA buildings. The seniors deserve better representation and I intend to provide it as councilperson.

Hoboken Family Alliance "Spring Fling" 2007

The Scott Delea For Council Team sponsored and participated in the HFA "Spring Fling" for the second time. What a great event. Seeing all of these young Hoboken families further reinforces the urgency to create a better public school system and develop more open space. With an army of baby carriages and some council seats how can anyone stop us?!

If you are interested in another cool event for families you should check out the Party With Purpose Hoboken 5K and Kids Run which takes place on July 17th. HFA organizes the kid's games and race. Don't miss it! Learn more here: http://www.partywithpurpose.org/events.html

I had a photographer take pictures of the Spring Fling. He took some great shots. Check them out here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottdelea/