February 4, 2017
Keepin' You in the Know
The KPC Newsletter
VISION:
Kutztown Community Partnership envisions Kutztown as an inclusive community that welcomes all of our best efforts: to get an education, to do business, and to live well at every stage of our lives.  
KCP MISSION
Kutztown Community Partnership serves as a liaison to build community, to forge positive relationships, and to foster cultural and economic collaboration in this historic college town.

New Board Members and Officers for KCP

Three active area volunteers, Sandy Green, Allison Fuller and Reno Unger have become  new members of the Kutztown Community Partnership board of directors as of January first.  “I am excited about the impact that this board will have on KCP,” said Schearer. “Each brings a whole new set of talents to the board in addition to the energy they have all demonstrated on behalf of Kutztown over the years.” 

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ANNUAL MEETING - February 15, 2017
All members of the community are welcome to attend our Annual Meeting on February 15, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 357 W. Main Street.  

The event begins at 6:00 pm and the program will include several reports from varous committees and the presentation of the Kutztown Organization of the Year and the KCP Volunteer of the year.

Many thanks to the Organization Committee for puting this years event togther.

PHOTO: From 2016 Annual Meeting/New Office Ribbon Cutting               Please RSVP:  kcp@hometownu.com

KuBoK seeks Community Volunteers
Training on February 8,  7:00 pm
KuBoK is program for the Kutztown Community. Its is a joint program between KCP and Kutztown University - with the support of the borough and many individuals.

The idea is to have community members (thats you) walk with KU Students to help protect people and property on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 11:30 am - 2:30 am.  Although it is primarily a SAFETY program - its is also a great way for members of the community to walk and talk with KU student in small groups.   Kutztown students always enjoy when community members join the walks and share thier stories and history.

Our next training is Wednesday, February 8. 7:00 pm at Kutztown University, McFarland Student Union, Room 183.   Please feel free to join us!

KASD and KCP seeking business partners for a student experince grant.
 The Kutztown Area School District was awarded a $25,500.00 PDE Bureau of Special Education Transition From School to Community-Based Competitive Employment Grant. The purpose of this grant is to improve, expand, and enhance competitive employment outcomes for youth with disabilities in the Kutztown Area School District. Students participating in the grant will receive additional vocational assessment, career exploration, instruction in employability skills, self advocacy skill development and travel training all leading to unpaid and paid work experiences.Through the grant, it is our hope to increase family engagement and community agency participation in the transition process. We look forward to expanding existing relationships with local businesses by working with the Kutztown Community Partnership in an effort to identify high priority jobs and meet the needs of both students and employers within our community. We are asking for Kutztown community businesses to complete this brief survey to assist us in building competitive employment opportunities for our students. Please direct questions to Danielle Berger ( dberger@kasd.org) or Erin Tenney ( etenney@kasd.org).Thank you for your time!  Link to survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7CBL73P
BLOCK PARTY 2017 - Sunday, April 23
Save the date and plan to come out to one the largest events of the Spring!

The 2017 Block party will be 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 23.  

Fun for the entire family!



VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Committee members, pre-event volunteers, and setup/clean up volunteers welcome!  Call us at (484) 646-9069.

VENDORS WELCOME: Community Organizations, Craft Vendors, local businesses and more are all welcome to be a vendor.  click VENDOR LETTER and VENDOR FORM. 

Want to be a sponsor? Sponsorships are available, ($100-$2500) please contact us at KCP@hometownu.com

Other Upcoming Local Events
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