South Central Collaborative

05/08/2025

Exciting Community News! Check it out! Tag & Share!
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🎓 Reinventing Roosevelt: Advisory Committee & School Celebrations! 🎉

We’re building a Culture of Performance—and we want YOU to be a part of it.

✅ Join us at the next Superintendent’s Advisory Group Meeting
🗓️ May 28 | 4–6 PM
📍 RSD Board Room

PLUS, mark your calendars for upcoming closing ceremonies and community events as we honor the legacy of several RSD schools and get ready for an exciting new chapter.

🎉 Block parties
🎒 Back-to-school giveaways
🩺 Health fairs
🦃 Fall festivals
🍽️ Food distributions

📲 Stay connected: | rsd66.org


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Kuniklo Corporation is opening doors to the next generation of community builders, digital thinkers, and purpose-driven problem solvers. This summer, they're offering internships in data analysis, digital marketing, youth outreach, and app development—both within Kuniklo and through their amazing clients.

Workforce Development Manager, Adrian Johnson, is meeting students in person this week to spark conversations about equity, impact, and careers in public infrastructure.

✨ If you know a student who’s curious, motivated, and community-minded—send them their way. Let’s build futures together.
📩 Contact Adrian at [email protected]
📞 (602) 425-4930
🌐 kuniklo.com

04/09/2025

To celebrate this milestone, the City of Phoenix is planning a community celebration on opening day with a theme of "Cruisin Central" Saturday, June 7, 2025. This event will honor the spirit of south Phoenix and invite everyone to experience the new extension with several celebrations across the 5.5-mile alignment. Details about the celebration will be announced soon!

04/04/2025

The RIO PHX team is excited to invite you to our third community workshop and closing celebration. This event will build on the valuable insights we've gathered from our previous workshops, meetings, and surveys. Join us to review the latest design concepts and help us outline the next steps to achieve our shared vision for the RIO PHX communities.

Join the workshop:
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
3131 S. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85040

We will present the progress we've made together and discuss the next steps in our planning process. We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to sharing our achievements with you!

Please save the date and share this event with your friends and neighbors!

03/16/2025

A Big Shout Out to the City of Phoenix and Valley Metro RPTA for making the train testing last weekend a true community celebration! Can't believe it's already been a week. So much progress in our community.

03/14/2025

Mark your calendar! There will be 4 upcoming Open Houses to learn more project updates on the South Central Extension. Will you be there?! More info at valleymetro.org/southcentral

03/05/2025

Attention South Central Developers!

The City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development is hosting a community meeting about an upcoming redevelopment opportunity. The meeting will be at the southeast corner of Central and Broadway on March 11. Details below in the flyers. Hope to see you there!

03/04/2025

🚇 Exciting times ahead!

Valley Metro is thrilled to invite you to the Train Testing Milestone Community Celebration on March 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Central Ave. and Baseline Park-and-Ride in Phoenix.

This event celebrates the first trains testing along the entire light rail alignment of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project. Join us for a day of festivities and witness the progress we've made in enhancing our city's transit system. Learn more about the event here: https://www.valleymetro.org/event/train-testing-milestone-community-celebration/2025/03/08?utm_source=social&utm_medium=linkedin&utm_campaign=&utm_content=ap_ymebrocawr

Photos via Valley Metro

02/28/2025

02/19/2025

Hello SCC Community! Join us for Rep. Ansari’s Community Swearing-In & Resource Fair this Sunday from 2-5pm at Phoenix College.

We’re looking forward to an uplifting day with the community with food, live music and special guests.

This is a free event and RSVP is required at http://bit.ly/AZ03RSVP. See you there!!

Join us for a resource fair and swearing-in ceremony with Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, representing Arizona's 3rd Congressional District!

02/18/2025

🌟 Board Member Spotlight: Pastor Jeffrey Walker 🌟
📍 President of the Executive Board, South Central Collaborative

Meet Pastor Jeffrey Walker, a guiding light in South Central Phoenix. As the president of the South Central Collaborative (S.CC), Pastor Walker brings wisdom, humility, and a deep commitment to uplifting underserved communities.

💡 What makes him shine:
Pastor Walker is a voice for those often overlooked—people living in poverty, experiencing homelessness, or working tirelessly to make ends meet. His leadership has been instrumental in creating a shared vision for the South Central Corridor, ensuring that residents and small businesses thrive through transformative development projects.

🏡 Background:
Originally from Rochester, NY, Pastor Walker’s journey has been one of purpose and impact. From spearheading affordable housing initiatives for low-income seniors to advocating for inclusive community transformation, he brings decades of experience and a heart for service.

✨ Vision for the future:
Pastor Walker dreams of a vibrant South Central community with walkable neighborhoods, affordable housing, and opportunities for all. His work ensures residents not only stay but thrive for generations to come.

Stay tuned as we spotlight more incredible leaders shaping the future of South Central Phoenix!

Read his full feature on the S.CC Blog!
https://www.southcentralcollaborative.com/blog/meet-pastor-jeffrey-walker

In our initial Spotlight - we'd like to introduce current President - Pastor Jeffery Walker.

02/16/2025

🚀 Exciting progress is happening in South Central Phoenix!

Join us for the South Central Collaborative Meeting on February 19, 2025, as we advance the South Central Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Implementation project.

This initiative focuses on:
1️⃣ Developing Character Area Standards that reflect community identity.
2️⃣ Creating an Infrastructure Needs Assessment & Recommendations to support growth.
3️⃣ Addressing the Affordable Housing Gap to reduce displacement.
4️⃣ Promoting Equitable Economic Development to drive community wealth creation.
📅 When: Feb 19, 2025
📍 Where: Raza Development Fund - 410 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85040

Your voice is critical as we work together to create a vibrant, connected future. Let’s turn vision into action!