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Coleman Park United makes history
Coleman Park United showed up to the West Palm Beach City Commission meeting in support of Palm Beach Venture Philanthropy receiving four City parcels on Tamarind Avenue.

Upendo Shabazz
Jun 251 min read
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LaCandis Reid joins RISE Coleman Park Team as Culture Yard Coordinator
RISE Coleman Park welcomes LaCandis Reid to the team.

RISE Coleman Park
May 291 min read
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Reflections on the 2026 PBC "Lift Every Voice" National Conference
RISE Staff participated at the 2026 Purpose Built Communities National Conference.

Upendo Shabazz
May 82 min read
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Job Opportunity: Culture Yard Coordinator
RISE Coleman Park is looking for a Culture Yard Coordinator. To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter to info@risecp.org

Ontario Johnson
Apr 222 min read
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Introducing Timeka Motlow, M.P.A, our new Director of Finance and Administration
Timeka Motlow, M.P.A. joins RISE Coleman Park as Director of Finance and Administration

Upendo Shabazz
Mar 311 min read
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Celebrating Black History Month with Electric Root
On Feb. 7, 2026, Coleman Park residents spent Saturday afternoon with Electric Root.

Ontario Johnson
Feb 181 min read
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Black history in Palm Beach County is not just a story of injustice
Today, the Phyllis Wheatley Library Mural stands as a vibrant testament to this history, celebrating Black excellence, resilience, and cultural legacy right here in Coleman Park

Ontario Johnson
Feb 172 min read
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Transforming the historic Phyllis Wheatley Library
An update on work taking place at the historic Phyllis Wheatley Library.

Upendo Shabazz
Feb 31 min read
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Building Community, One Celebration at a Time
View some highlights of the Inaugural Coleman Park Holiday Celebration

RISE Coleman Park
Dec 16, 20251 min read
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We're Growing! Join the RISE Coleman Park Team
RISE Coleman Park is looking for a Director of Finance and Administration to join our mission-driven team! Join us!

Upendo Shabazz
Dec 11, 20251 min read
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RISE Coleman Park Welcomes Four Distinguished Leaders to Board of Directors
RISE Coleman Park adds four new community leaders to its Board of Directors.

Upendo Shabazz
Dec 2, 20252 min read
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Another Successful Coleman Park Clean Up Day
RISE Coleman Park hosted a Community CleanUp Day on Oct. 18, 2025

Ontario Johnson
Nov 7, 20251 min read
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CEO Report: September 2025
The following are highlights of the CEO Report provided to the RISE Coleman Park Board of Directors during the most recent meeting....

Upendo Shabazz
Oct 1, 20254 min read
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Investing in Grassroots Power: Coleman Park Champions Cohort Launches
Coleman Park Champions Cohort announced and awarded funding during CPNA Meeting

Upendo Shabazz
Sep 30, 20251 min read
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Coleman Park Culture Yard Coming Fall 2025
A culture yard will be coming to Coleman Park this fall. This project will provide residents with social connection, civic engagement, and community wellness.

Upendo Shabazz
Aug 28, 20252 min read
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Community Power in Action at RISE Coleman Park
RISE Coleman Park Resident Advisory Committee (RAC) held its third meeting on Aug. 14, 2025. Over 25 residents came together to actively shape the future of their community.

Upendo Shabazz
Aug 16, 20251 min read
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Purpose Built Communities features RISE Coleman Park
RISE Coleman Park featured as a Network Member Spotlight

RISE Coleman Park
Aug 14, 20251 min read
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RISE 2025 Summer Updates
Board updates on the trajectory and progress of the RISE strategic plan

Upendo Shabazz
Aug 1, 20252 min read
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Celebrating 107 years of life and legacy
Celebrating Ms. Alberta Bailey's 107th birthday

Upendo Shabazz
Jul 6, 20251 min read
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Community Focus Group Meeting
A community focus group about early childhood was held on June 16, 2025, at the Life Center Church. This discussion was facilitated by members of Purpose Built Communities.

Ontario Johnson
Jun 17, 20251 min read
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