Saturday, October 26, 2024

8 A.M. - 2 P.M. AT City Hall Rotunda

200 E Santa Clara St, San José, CA 95113

The Neighborhoods Conference brings together City of San José representatives, neighborhood association leaders, and other agencies to collaborate on community building, share resources, and foster connections. Residents and community leaders are invited to attend and learn more about how to access City services designed to make our neighborhoods safer and cleaner.

Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters will be present. Other accommodations and multi-language interpretation are available upon request; providing at least 7 days notice will help ensure availability. Please contact Xochitl Montes via email at xochitl.montes@sanjoseca.gov or by phone at 408-795-1854.

Event Flyers: English | Spanish | Vietnamese

Register here!

Conference schedule

Time	Schedule
8 A.M.	Check-in, Resource Tables, and Breakfast
9 A.M.	Conference Welcome
9:25 A.M.	Morning Speaker
9:45 A.M.	Panel Session
10:45 A.M.	Workshop Session #1
11:45 A.M.	Workshop Session #2
12:30 P.M.	Lunch and Resource Tables
1:30 P.M.	Afternoon Speaker
2:00 P.M.	End of Conference

Workshops

Workshop	Description
Panel: Responding to Homelessness and Blight	In response to the growing challenges of homelessness, the city of San José has pioneered many efforts to address them. This workshop will provide a general overview of the City’s approach to this nation-wide problem.
Panel: Safer Neighborhoods - Collaborating with Police for Community Safety	An interactive panel with the San José Police Department. Find out how to foster relationships with police to keep your neighborhood safe.
Amplifying Community Voices: Using Social Media to Strengthen Neighborhood Outreach	In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for neighborhoods to connect, engage, and mobilize their communities. This interactive workshop will guide neighborhood associations on how to effectively use social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, and X (formerly Twitter) to amplify their outreach efforts. Participants will learn strategies for creating engaging content, promoting events, reaching new members, and building an online presence that reflects the unique spirit of their neighborhood. Join us to learn how you can turn likes, shares, and follows into real-world impact for your neighborhood!
BeautifySJ Grant Tips and Tricks	Grants are an essential part of any neighborhood association and can greatly enhance their events, meetings and efforts. Learn some useful tips on writing your proposals straight from City of San José Analysts!
Neighborhood Learning Circle	This is an interactive session in which people from different neighborhoods can share what has worked best for their associations. This is a popular session in which you can get to know your neighbors as well as possibly incorporate each other’s best practices.
Benefits and Risks of Digital Technologies: Artificial Intelligence	Learn how to protect your privacy and personal information in the evolving world of new technologies. The City of San José’s Privacy Team will share best practices as well as how to navigate new artificial intelligence technologies safely.
Building Your Neighborhood Watch Program	Neighborhood Watch programs are essential in fostering safer, more connected communities. Learn how to collaborate with local law enforcement, organize watch groups, report suspicious activities, and engage your community in crime prevention efforts. Whether you’re starting a new watch group or revitalizing an existing one, this presentation will provide valuable insights to keep your neighborhood safe and united.
Strengthening Your Neighborhood Association – What Can You Do to Increase Proactive Participation	Dive into an empowering workshop that will supercharge your community engagement efforts! Join us as we explore how to host vibrant neighborhood initiatives like Dumpster Days while unlocking the secrets of outreach and growing your volunteer base. Discover how to rally your neighbors, create eye-catching outreach materials, and navigate the ins and outs of creating block captain structures and best practices of volunteer recruitment. Whether you're a passionate resident or a community leader, this hands-on session will ignite your ability to transform your neighborhood and connect with other leaders like you!

Parking information

Parking will be available at the parking garage across the street from City Hall (located at 50 N 4th St.) and the parking garage across the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library (located at 88 S 4th St.). Validation for both parking garages will be available for conference attendees.