Neighborhood and Community Outreach Unit – (NCOU)

 

The Community Outreach Unit is comprised of representatives of the Community Service Department and was developed with the intention of being proactive to residents needs in the community. The NCOU, which meets monthly, attends all neighborhood meetings and special events in the community. The purpose of attending all events and meetings is to represent the City of New Bedford, and bring back information to be disseminated or to have questions answered. The Unit also responds to constituent’s needs in the community and assist those with extenuating circumstances.

This unit includes a Program Director, Community Relations Specialist, & Human Services Liaison for Elder & Disabled Services. These positions, funded by the City of New Bedford & the Office of Housing & Community Development, focus on addressing the needs of New Bedford’s elders, persons with disabilities, non/limited English Speaking low-income residents, victims of discrimination and many other quality of life issues.

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Marci Pina-Christian, Program Director  (Neighborhood Outreach, Human Relations)

  • Attend and provide support to neighborhood initiatives
  • Facilitate NCOU monthly meetings
  • Liaison to city council on neighborhood issues
  • Editor of neighborhood and community newsletter
  • Host monthly neighborhood cable show
  • Lead mediator and coordinator of Face to Face Mediation Program

 

Contact: Marci Pina-Christian
Office Phone: 508-979-1464
Fax: 508-991-6262
E-mail: Marcelina.Pina-Christian@newbedford-ma.gov
Office hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 – 5:30 | 181 Hillman Street Bldg. #9
Geovanny Sequeira, Community Relations Specialist   

  • Assists Neighborhood Groups, attends meetings, & resolves issues
  • Assist with special projects.
  • Assist residents with quality-of-life issues.
  • Collaborates with other agencies/ organizations.
  • Process referrals from constituents to City Departments.
  • Coordinate Graffiti removal.

 

Contact: Geovanny Sequeira
Phone: 508-979-1692
E-Mail: Geovanny.Sequeira@newbedford-ma.gov
Office hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 – 5:30 City Hall, Room 113
Pauline Macedo, Human Services Coordinator

  • Provides I & R to N.B. low-income residents about local, state and federal programs
  • Assists with housing related matters, Snap Benefits etc.
  • Non-legal translations/interpretations (Portuguese)
  • Serve as a liaison on behalf of City Departments and constituents for their needs
  • Collaborates with other Social Service Agencies by attending agency & community meetings.

 

Contact: Pauline Macedo
Phone: 508-961-3135
E-Mail: PaulineM@newbedford-ma.gov
Office Hours: Mon thru Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM; City Hall, Room 113
Para informação em Português chame o Escritório pelo tel. 508-961-3135.

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Contact: Marci Pina-Christian
Office Phone: 508-979-1464
Fax: 508-991-6262
E-mail: Marcelina.Pina-Christian@newbedford-ma.gov