Peace House Community Moved to New Peace House

“Peace House, 28 Years”, an in-depth article by Catherine Marner on the occasion of the Peace House 28th Anniversary will be featured in October issue of The Alley Newspaper.

By Joanne Kosciolek, Aeon Vice President, Fund Development & Communications

Peace House stood at 510 Franklin Avenue since 1985 when Sister Rose Tillemans opened the door. Peace House Community begins another chapter at its new location at 1816 Portland Avenue South because the original building was torn down on August 20th so the fourth of Hope Community”'s buildings at Franklin and Portland Avenues can be built. This fourth building is the final phase of “South Quarter” at each corner of Franklin and Portland Avenues — 90 new, mixed-income apartment homes.

The new Peace house is one and a half blocks from its original home featuring a large gathering space with vaulted ceiling, a new kitchen and equipment, central air conditioning, handicapped accessibility, an abundance of natural light, and a beautifully landscaped yard. A number of tiles from the mosaic on the original building were taken and will be installed within the pediment above the front entrance.

The Franklin and Portland four corners building development is a partnership with Aeon and Hope Community.… Read the rest “Peace House Community Moved to New Peace House”

“Earth to Earth and Dust to Dust”

This is the leveling to the ground of the 2529 13th Avenue building formerly Waite House to be the site of a new Banyan Community building the week of August 26th-30th. Watch for an article about that development in The Alley October issue.

 

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A Celebration of Life in Honoring Wayne Murphy

By Kelly J. Morgan

The entire community is invited to a celebration of Wayne Murphy”'s life and contributions to the community September 18, 2013 sponsored, per Wayne”'s wishes, by the Circle of Gentleman group at Little Earth of United Tribes.

At the Little Earth of United Tribes gymnasium.  From 5-6 pm Speakers will pay tribute to Wayne”'s life and many accomplishments on behalf of the community that he lived in for many years.  A meal served from 6-8 pm.  A slideshow will be shown throughout the event.

Wayne Allen Murphy crossed over peacefully to the spirit world at 7:20pm on Saturday August 24th, 2013. He was born on September 22, 1939.

Wayne sat on all three boards for many years that comprise the Little Earth Partnership.  He was an active member of the community and worked to help the elders group at Little Earth.  He loved the small children and tried to make a difference in the lives of people living in the community.  He was loved by many.

Wayne, Toksa ake wacinyankinkte!  (I will see you again after a while)

Any inquiries can be directed to 701-460-7468 and/or at kjmorgan08@gmail.com.

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