Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise

At the recent Oak Grove neighborhood association meeting, we were honored to have Sonya Reaves from The Family Justice Center!

She gave an insightful presentation on resources available for abuse survivors, including counseling, legal assistance, and emergency shelter.

Her dedication and passion for helping those in need were evident, and her presence greatly inspired our community to further support and engage with these critical initiatives.

Thank you Sonya!⭐️

Check out the Chattanooga Times Free Press article on World Changers' impact in Chattanooga! 😁🤝

Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, World Changers join forces for community renovations | Chattanooga Times Free Press Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise is collaborating with the national volunteer group World Changers to provide exterior renovations like painting, pressure washing, porch repairs, landscaping and fence repair to 20 properties in the Oak Grove and Ridgedale neighborhoods.

🗣️ World Changers are making their way to Chattanooga!

For 5 days, over 215 volunteers from all over the Southeast will congregate in our city to perform repairs on 18 homes — located in both Ridgedale and Oak Grove neighborhoods.

CNE is thrilled to be partnering with them on this AWESOME project!

Starting Monday July 15th, they will be working hard to make Chattanoogan communities a safer, lovelier place. 🙌👏

If you would like to volunteer, reach out to our community engagement director by email:
📧 [email protected]

Did you know we offer FREE credit counseling sessions? Our financial expert will sit down with you and help develop personalized strategies to build healthy spending habits. This service is perfect for all individuals in all walks of life!

For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit our website: https://www.cnelending.homes/coaching

Looking for a new spot? We have plenty of units available!

✅Studios
✅1 Bedrooms
✅2 Bedrooms

Check out our website: cneinc.org/rentals for more. Reach out to our property management team to schedule a tour!

Did you know we offer FREE counseling sessions for those wanting to equip themselves with a proper financial toolbox? Schedule a 1-on-1 with our Financial Capabilities Coach to get personal insight on how to improve your finance game.

Check out our website for more information on this service!
https://www.cnelending.homes/coaching

Tonight!😁🤩

Clink & Connect @ Monkey Town A financial readiness series that focuses on building relationships and sharing what it takes to be financially ready for life's big leaps.

Looking for a new spot? Check out our available rentals!

Visit our website to see our openings and contact information for our property management team!

CNEinc.org/rentals

June 19th, 1865 -- Galveston, Texas:
Gordon Granger stood on Texas soil and read General Orders No. 3:

"The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free."

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Troops arrived a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The complete abolition of slavery occurred 87 years after 1776.

Today, we celebrate the progress which was made by generations of Black Americans, but also acknowledge the work that remains in fight for true equality. Let's celebrate Juneteenth by learning more about our history, to amplify Black voices, and commit to building a more JUST future.

Be sure to check out the Juneteenth festivities occurring all week, developed and hosted by Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts & Ideas!

Hey, hey! We’re back at it next Thursday with our second round of Clink & Connect 🥂✨

This series is your one-stop shop for CASUAL, informative discussions on attaining financial stability and taking those crucial steps towards homeownership

On June 27th, we’ll be hosting our event at the lovely Monkey Town brewery in Red Bank! 👏🙌

This is the perfect event for those wanting to:

☑️start their journey towards financial prosperity

☑️connect with likeminded peeps with similar aspirations.

☑️gain a better understanding of how homeownership and successful finances IS attainable!

What can you expect?
✅ Engaging and approachable discussion led by our financial experts.
✅ A supportive and interactive environment to ask questions and network with others.
✅ A FREE drink!!

Join us on Thursday, June 27th at Monkey Town Brewery. The event starts at 5:30pm and ends at 7pm!

RSVP using the link below ✨🥂

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clink-connect-monkey-town-tickets-927888117337?aff=oddtdtcreator

Clink & Connect @ Monkey Town A financial readiness series that focuses on building relationships and sharing what it takes to be financially ready for life's big leaps.

Tonight! Don’t get FOMO. Bring a friend and hang out with us. All are welcome to this free event!✨

Festivities start at 5:30pm — we look forward to seeing you!

Clink & Connect A financial readiness series that focuses on building relationships and sharing what it takes to be financially ready for life's big leaps.

Check out CNE's food mapping project for Highland Park, Ridgedale and Oak Grove communities! Food mapping a process where the communities identify what food is currently available to us.

Visit cneinc.org/foodmaps for other food maps and downloadable PDFs. 😁🍎

Nothing going on in the household tonight? Join us at 7pm for a cookout and movie night! 😊 We'll cure your boredom! See you then 🥳✨

Congratulations to Jeremy Ellis for buying his first home! Thanks to Emma Uhler with Choice Homes for assisting Jeremy in finding the right home for his needs. Jeremy was really persistent in looking for the right home. Sometimes it takes time, but if you stick to your goal, you will eventually succeed!

Congratulations to Lillian Vinson on purchasing her first home. Another ZERO cash to close customer! Thank you Brittany Bennett with the Nouveau Realty team for being an AWESOME partner in this process. Don't miss out on buying your first home. Give me a call or text me at 423.593.6845.

We're excited to announce our NeighborWorks event for the Ridgedale Community!
Join us on Thursday for a showing of the movie Sing. Enjoy a hot dog or hamburger, fun activities and more while you wait.
Cookout starts at 7pm. The movie will begin after sunset. See y'all then!🤩😎

THANKS ARE IN ORDER!!!
(The preview of this session and a link to the full lecture are now in our bio!)

For all of you who carved out the time to come to CIVIQ with Eric Kronberg! It is great to see new people discovering the event and welcome back the regulars.

For the Lyndhurst Foundation who seeds and funds CIVIQ, making this platform possible for the Studio, and community, to come together for education and connection.

For who are awesome community partners sharing space built for education, connection, and accessibility right in the heart of our civic center.

For Eric Kronberg and the team who crafted such a great lecture for the CIVIQ audience. And for the dynamic team who they work alongside here in Chattanooga.

Are you still curious about the Housing First Toolkit? Check it out on CNE’s website under policy > permanent supportive housing.

Join us for our summer series: Clink & Connect! 🥂🍻

This series is your one-stop shop for casual, informative discussions on achieving financial stability and taking those crucial steps towards homeownership.

Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to make smart adjustments or just looking to connect with likeminded peeps, our series offers something for everyone!

What can you expect?
✅Engaging and approachable discussion led by our financial experts.
✅A supportive and interactive environment to ask questions and network with others.
✅A free drink!

Our first stop is on Thursday, June 13th at WXYZ Bar @ Aloft! Join us at 5:30pm to enjoy the beautiful views on the rooftop bar 🌆🥂

RSVP using the link:
https://shortcut.at/NF1yv

Clink & Connect A financial readiness series that focuses on building relationships and sharing what it takes to be financially ready for life's big leaps.

Celebrating at the United Way awards! CNE is nominated for two awards tonight.

The 2024 Celebrate Awards are TOMORROW and today we'd like to thank the generous companies that are making the event possible. A huge thank you to our sponsors, Roper Corporation, First Horizon, Husch Blackwell, and Shaw Industries. It is an honor to have your support and partnership!

Roper Corporation First Horizon Bank Husch Blackwell Shaw Industries Group, Inc.

The Ridgedale neighborhood enjoyed a fantastic community cookout this past weekend, bringing together residents and emergency responders for a celebration.

Big shoutout to Otis Rumph and his family, the longtime residents who put together an amazing event filled with tasty food, fun treats, exciting games, and a bouncy house for the kids! 🙂

We had a great turnout for the Oak Grove neighborhood cleanup event!✨

Many neighbors volunteered to cover the 11 clean up routes designed to beautify our community. The day started at 9am and we made SIGNIFICANT progress!🤩

We’ve identified fallen utility lines, illegal dumping sites, and collected over 30 bags of garbage. A huge THANK YOU to the residents who dedicated their time to this cause! 🎉😄

We celebrated the rockstar teachers and staff at East Side Elementary with a "Nacho Average" appreciation morning!⭐️

We partnered with Oak Grove residents and served up a delicious nacho bar to serve all educators and staff. It was an amazing event honoring those who nurture our kids' minds and futures.

A huge thanks to all the volunteers who made this special day possible! Our neighborhood is grateful for the exceptional staff at East Side. We love our Chattanooga educators! 😎👩‍🏫

A proud moment for CNE!👏✨🎉

We are excited to be celebrating our organization’s achievements as finalists for not just one, but TWO incredible awards!

Being named finalists for Nonprofit Organization Leader of the Year and Live United, Not Divided awards underscores our commitment to leading with purpose and promising a unified community ❤️🎉 Let’s celebrate this achievement together!

United Way of Greater Chattanooga

UPDATE! The Ridgedale Neighborhood had a SUCCESSFUL Spring Clean-Up of the community garden and surrounding blocks. 🌳❤️

With the help of Ridgedale neighborhood volunteers, Chattanooga Public Works and Scenic Cities Beautiful, the RCA was able to fill a large dumpster with trash and debris -- in just a few hours!

Two years worth of debris needed to be removed from the community garden lot, and it was! A great partnership of layering community resources and helping hands -- keep up the BEAUTIFUL work Ridgedale!😍