Seattle Neighborhood Group

Amid the violence are hooks to lifelines
By ROBERT L. JAMIESON Jr.
P-I COLUMNIST
Published February 20, 2008, Seattle Post Intelligencer

HOW CAN We take back Seattle streets from crime, drugs and violence? One approach is the iron fist.
The other is a helping hand. read more

Budget Speech Follow from Chief Gil Kerlikowske (September 17, 2007)

Mayor Nickels this afternoon presented his budget to the City Council. The budget reflects his priority and commitment to public safety and sworn personnel, and I want to take this opportunity to complement the
Mayor's remarks related to the Seattle Police Department. read more

Introducing Giveline as a Revolutionary Way to Support Seattle Neighborhood Group!

Giveline.com is an online store created for the community-minded shopper, offering more than a million bestselling products including books, movies, music, electronics, housewares, gifts and more. Every purchase generates a substantial donation to Seattle Neighborhood Group – an amazing average of 16% of store sales, sometimes as high as 33%. Giveline has great products, great service, and great prices – the only difference between Giveline and other major online retailers is that every purchase earns money for our organization. Check it out today, and if you decide to buy, remember that Seattle Neighborhood Group will earn significant funds in support of our mission! Go Shopping Now!

Congratulations to board member Grover Haynes who is the recipient of the 2007 Jefferson Award.

The Neighborhood Policing Staffing Plan 2008-2012 is called the most significant change to how the Seattle Police Department polices our city in more than 30 years. It will not only expand the patrol force, it is a faster, stronger and smarter approach to protecting Seattle's neighborhoods: faster response time regardless of the time of day, day of the week, or season of the year; stronger police presence when responding; and smarter use of patrol resources to focus on persistent problems that can affect quality of life in the city. The plan puts officers where they’re needed, when they’re needed. Executive Summary | Full Document

CHIEF GIL KERLIKOWSKE ANNOUNCES DEPLOYMENT OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY TO COMBAT AUTO THEFT IN SEATTLE

Seattle -- Chief Gil Kerlikowske today announced enhanced efforts by the Seattle Police Department to combat auto theft in the City of Seattle.

Chief Kerlikowske introduced several new technologies recently tested by the department that may significantly reduce the number of stolen vehicles in the city as well as assist in the apprehension and prosecution of auto thieves.

In partnership with the Seattle Police Department and Safeco Insurance, Kay Godefroy Executive Director of the Seattle Neighborhood Group announced the availability of the Club to Seattle city residents. read more

Column Features The Seattle Neighborhood Group

YOUR TURN
By Ron Oldham
Reprinted from The Seattle Sun and Star

Get involved. This group can show you how

As Americans we all praise the values of democracy. Having the freedom to do as we choose, to go where we please, and to choose our own leaders are values that we hold important. We measure other countries by our standards and try to "export" our values and system to others.

Yet, we are often poor examples of what it takes to be a participatory democracy. Most of us are hesitant to get involved. If you don't believe that, try to organize an active block watch program, find someone to serve on the local PTSA fundraising committee, or locate volunteers to do a community project. read more

Federal Drug-Free Communities Grant awarded to
Seattle Neighborhood Group

On behalf of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded a $98,766 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) grant to Seattle Neighborhood Group (SNG), a local non-profit agency. The DFC grant may be renewed for up to $100,000/year through 2009 and will support community safety and drug prevention / intervention efforts in White Center and South Delridge. read more