Seventy Maplewood and South Residents joined in small group discussions about what the Coalition should continue to work on, what it should change and what new areas it should consider.
Why Integration?
Many communities are diverse; few are integrated. Diversity may find people of different races and ethnicities living near each other, but integration finds them living with each other—interacting, forming friendships, participating fully in the community’s economic, political, civic, and cultural life. Read More...
Two Towns, One Community
South Orange and Maplewood are…
What people find here is small town feel with the conveniences and cachet of cosmopolitan living. There are seventeen beautiful parks with ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, jogging paths, great sledding, and each town has a community pool. Both towns border the South Mountain Reservation—a 2020 acre preserve with hiking and biking trails. Residents refer to the downtowns of South Orange and Maplewood each quaintly as “The Village.” Take the train to either of The Villages to visit our wonderful stores, restaurants, arts centers, and take a walk through our neighborhoods to see our the range and beauty of our homes!
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• adjoining suburbs with tree-lined streets and good schools
• 29 minutes from NYC by train
• full of parks and recreation
• arts and culture destinations
• graced by historic buildings and homes
• one community where everyone is welcome!
What people find here is small town feel with the conveniences and cachet of cosmopolitan living. There are seventeen beautiful parks with ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, jogging paths, great sledding, and each town has a community pool. Both towns border the South Mountain Reservation—a 2020 acre preserve with hiking and biking trails. Residents refer to the downtowns of South Orange and Maplewood each quaintly as “The Village.” Take the train to either of The Villages to visit our wonderful stores, restaurants, arts centers, and take a walk through our neighborhoods to see our the range and beauty of our homes!
News & Events
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Conversations on Race: Community Offers Ideas for Coalition WorkMay 16th 2013
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Conversations on Race: How Are We Doing?Apr 22nd 2013
Join us on Wednesday, May 15th, 7:30 pm for this annual forum dedicated to discussing issues pertaining to race. This year’s focus is the Community Coalition on Race itself. We invite you to discuss how the Coalition can best serve the cause of integration and inclusion for our towns.
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Cultural Competency: A Community ConversationApr 22nd 2013
Cultural Competency—what is it and why might it help people living in a diverse community? This is what we addressed in a workshop last Tuesday that included a presentation by Cultural Anthropologist Dr. Alice Baldwin Jones, interactive scenarios designed to challenge participants’ cultural understanding, and small group discussions to further explore the topic.
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Integration through the Arts: Book-Making WorkshopMar 21st 2013
Bring out your creative talents! Express your experience of our diverse community through handcrafted booking making combined with Haiku and collage.
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Good Wine and Good Friends for a Good Cause!Mar 17th 2013
No prior wine knowledge necessary to host this fun and easy event in your home on behalf of the Coalition! All you need is a willingness to invite friends, serve some light fare, and taste wine. April 27th, 28th, May 3rd or 4th.
Reach Out
Request Information Packet:
We would be delighted to send you information about our two towns.
Take A Tour:
For your own firsthand look, take our one-hour escorted tour of the neighborhoods and community highlights.
Become a Volunteer:
As a volunteer for the Coalition, your support is integral in helping us to work together toward a community that is truly inclusive and racially integrated.
Register Here:
Sign up for any of the above by filling in a simple registration form.
We would be delighted to send you information about our two towns.
Take A Tour:
For your own firsthand look, take our one-hour escorted tour of the neighborhoods and community highlights.
Become a Volunteer:
As a volunteer for the Coalition, your support is integral in helping us to work together toward a community that is truly inclusive and racially integrated.
Register Here:
Sign up for any of the above by filling in a simple registration form.