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Alabama Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative

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Dr. Earl Suttle, an older African American gentleman in a suit, stands at the front of the room filled with several White and Hispanic community members. Many of the community members are smiling and laughing as Dr. Earl speaks and gestures.

Blountsville Welcomes ENI

 August 18, 2022 

Blountsville welcomed the Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative (ENI) on August 18, 2022. The community of 2,262 residents in Blount County is one of fifteen across the state participating in ENI. The program will equip neighbors and community partners to address the pandemic-related issues of today while building the capacity to deal with the health and quality of life challenges of tomorrow.

The Blountsville Town Hall hosted the lively ENI kickoff celebration. Several local leaders, citizens, and ENI representatives gathered for the event. The kickoff featured welcome remarks, a motivational message, and refreshments.

“I am excited for ENI to be in Blountsville. I believe it will bring awareness to situations that can be improved if we all work together to help each other,” said ENI Community Liaison, Debra Goble.

Two women and a man stand in front of a city hall desk. The woman on the left is ENI Regional Director Nisa, the man in the middle is Blountsville Mayor Danny Baker, and the woman on the right is ENI Blountsville Community Liaison Debra Goble.
Blountsville’s regional director, nisa miranda, and community liaison, debra goble, stand with mayor danny baker. mayor baker has been very supportive of ENI.

Blountsville residents will join ENI’s Blountsville Advisory Group and Youth Community Council. Together, the groups will work to improve health outcomes for their town. Among other projects, they will draft a health equity plan. They will also create a “healing zone” in the community. “Healing zones” are natural recreation spaces for improving physical and mental health.

“We are proud to be partnering with such a unique community,” said ENI’s project leader Dr. Arturo Menefee. “Blountsville is filled with hard-working individuals, and we are excited to work with them as they continue to better their community.”

Dr. Earl Suttle of Leadership Success International fired up Blountsville residents in attendance. His motivational message encouraged Blountsville residents to “master stress for better success.” His remarks aimed to empower residents to strengthen their physical and mental health.

Dr. Earl Suttle, an older African American gentleman in a suit, stands at the front of the room filled with several White and Hispanic community members. Many of the community members are smiling and laughing as Dr. Earl speaks and gestures.
Dr. Earl Suttle addresses the Blountsville Community at the kickoff event

Connect with us to learn more about what Blountsville residents of all ages achieve through ENI. Follow along on the ENI blog and social media pages to learn more. We can’t wait to learn alongside this wonderful community!

If you’re interested in connecting with ENI, email Blountsville’s community liaison, Debra Goble, at debbie.goble03@icloud.com.

Dr. Earl Suttle stands with community members and ENI team member Erin holding his leadership books in front of Blountsville Town Hall
Dr. Earl Suttle gave Blountsville community members free copies of his books
A table displaying ENI brochures as well as kickoff agendas written in both English and Spanish. The table also has pens, hand sanitizer, masks, a candle, and a plant
ENI materials were provided in both English and Spanish

 

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