By Andrea Wuerth, Reposted from March 18, 2017 For anyone who doubts the impact one person’s story can have, for anyone who thinks history is only about the past, I say, you should have been at Lakewood Middle in Durham … Continued
The Power of a Story, Part II “Mama Kat” By Andrea Wuerth, Reposted from April 10, 2017 The best way to sense the power of a story is to hear the reactions of those who have the privilege of hearing … Continued
It is with sorrow that we share that our beloved namesake and inspiration, Mrs. Marian Jackson, passed away Saturday, March 4 at the age of 92. A beautiful Homegoing Celebration was held for her this last Saturday at St. Joseph … Continued
Last Thursday, Northside neighbors and friends of the Jackson Center crowded into our house on Rosemary St. for an evening full of music, laughter, and community at our annual holiday party. So many people came to the party, we almost … Continued
After joining the Jackson Center, I have learned more and more about the beloved community that is Northside. I have met and learned so much from the neighbors around me who have called Chapel Hill home for the better part … Continued
What does it mean to “get to know your neighbor”? It is such a common phrase that is thrown around all the time. “Be a good neighbor”. “Get to know your neighbor”. I have come to realize that sometimes the … Continued
My last week at the Jackson Center was somewhat of a whirlwind of constant meetings and emailing, but I was so happy to see all of our hard work come together on September 13th at the Good Neighbor Block Party … Continued
Cliff-side switchbacks descending into what seems a deepening fog. Hundreds of great northern seals layered beach-lazy on the shoreline. A small sign hung high above the road—“Yridises”—and I make a fast right, kicking up a dust cloud that only gathers … Continued
Pictured above is Zach Kopkin (far left) along with many of our Northside neighbors. Zach’s Americorps VISTA position at the Jackson Center ended this past Friday. Below, he reflects on his time in Northside as part of our Organizing and … Continued
We were thrilled to add five new members to our team as the inaugural group of Summer Fellows! They have already done great work within the Center and Northside, and even though the summer is winding down, they’re still going … Continued
“We have wonderful news for you and Maggie,” the voice message began. It was a message from a mother and daughter who connected to both the Jackson Center and Community Empowerment Fund months ago looking for affordable housing that was … Continued
Ms. Louise Felix has lived in Chapel Hill all of her life and in her home in Northside for over 30 years. She has dedicated herself to making sure people across Chapel Hill are housed, fed, and cared for. On … Continued
Rachel Glasser has spent her past year at the Jackson Center as the Coordinator for Youth Leadership and Education through the NC Campus Compact VISTA. As here time here comes to an end, she reflects here on what this place … Continued
Pictured above is our new Deputy Director, Alissa Ellis, on her first day of third grade at Frank Porter Graham Elementary School. Alissa is a lifetime resident of Chapel Hill, a mother of a seven year old, and a coffee … Continued
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