Pre-Registration Is Now Closed
But you can still register on-site on Saturday!!!

To download the schedule of workshops,

click here.

* Please review what workshops you will want to attend, as that will significantly speed up the registration process at the Congress. *

The first 1200 registrants will receive a free emergency preparedness kit (valued at $50). Attendance at the Congress is required to receive.

The Congress of Neighborhoods is an annual event organized by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment as an opportunity for members of Neighborhood Councils, community based organizations, youth groups and local businesses to gather and exchange ideas and offer resources for neighborhood improvement projects, outreach methods, networking and training.

Keeping in step with Mayor Villaraigosa's vision of a safer, better prepared citizenry, the focus of this year's Congress will be EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.  Workshops will be offered to inform and train individuals, families and neighborhoods how to be better prepared for an emergency.

• REGISTRATION
  
  Registration is free and open to the public.  To access the event's online registration, click here.  For more information or to register via phone, please call (213) 485-1360.
  
  PLEASE NOTE - Pre-Registration will be closed on June 14th, 2006
  
• FREE PARKING, CHILD CARE, AND TRANSLATION WILL BE AVAILABLE
  
• LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER
  1201 South Figueroa Street
  Los Angeles, CA 90015
  (213) 741-1151
  Conveniently located at the intersection of the Santa Monica Freeway (10) and the Harbor Freeway (110)

Program Schedule

Workshops

• What You Need To Know About the Flu Pandemic
• Crime and Gang Intervention and Prevention for Communities
• Community Emergency Response Team Training
• Building Economically Viable Communities
• Getting Prepared for the Next Disaster
• Developing Engaging and Inclusive Community Outreach
• Neighborhood Council New Election Procedures
• Learn About and Get Involved In The City Budget Process
• Community Youth Forum
• Partners In Planning: Effective Participation For Neighborhood Councils
• Building and Assuring Safer Residences In Our Communities
• Conflict of Interest Training for Neighborhood Council Boards
• Reorientation for Neighborhood Council Treasurers
• Independent Election Administrator (IEA) Training
• LADWP Proposed Rate Actions and Memo of Understanding (MOU)
• Parks and Green Spaces For your Community - LANCC
• Bringing New Businesses to Your Community/Assisting Existing Businesses - LANCC
• More Affordable Housing for Your Community While Protexting its Unique Character - LANCC