Greater Riverdale Thrives Community Coalition (GRT) - a program of Metamorphosis - is an inclusive, non-partisan, network of individuals and organizations seeking to uplift the Greater Riverdale Area. The mission of the Coalition is to coordinate the allocation of resources, services and opportunities in our area.
The Coalition was formed by the Central Kenilworth Avenue Revitalization Community Development Corporation (CKAR) and Neighborhood Design Center as part of the Action Planning Process in 2020 while working with Kaiser Permanente on their Greater Riverdale Place-based initiative. A place-based initiative is a tool communities use to transform their environment. Community Leaders and Residents come together to use resources to address the economic and social factors that influence individual and group differences in health status.
Metamorphosis works with the Coalition Workgroup Leaders (Steering Committee) in the areas of Affordable Housing, Community Engagement, Economic Empowerment, Food Access and Youth & Schools. The Steering Committee meets quarterly as listed below. Also, meeting quarterly (dates listed below) are our Community and Workgroup Meetings.
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Steering Committee
The GRT Steering Committee meets quarterly:
January 10, April 3, July 3 & October 2 2024
Through these meetings plans, strategies and evaluation is discussed and implemented in accord with the community assessment (see workgroup) and workgroup meetings.
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Community Meeting
GRT Community Meetings will take place as follows in 2024:
February 7, May 1, August 7, November 6
Each hybrid meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. at rotating locations. Dinner and interpretation will be included. Virtual inclusion begins at 7:00. Join us virtually using the link here!
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Workgroups
The backbone of the Coalition’s effectiveness will be the level to which we synergize our community’s felt needs and the efforts of our partner community based organizations. Your input and participation is vital. Become an official member using the button below. Let us know what is important to you by filling out our community assessment, here. Attend one of our specific virtual workgroup meetings the first Wednesday in March, June, September and/or December.
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