The following is from The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race announces the launch of Lookbook as part of its ongoing marketing efforts to promote the welcoming and inclusive nature of the two towns. A collection of digital postcards, Lookbook will feature SOMa residents sharing what SOMa means to them and why they chose to live and raise their families here. Postcards will be updated annually and published through the Coalition’s social media, twotowns.org website and the e-newsletter.
Joel Herbert, Coalition Marketing Strategist, shares, “Lookbook will position our two towns’ residents as ambassadors of the community to potential newcomers. In doing so, we hope to continue to attract diversity to South Orange and Maplewood and maintain racial integration.”
The Community Coalition on Race is actively looking for participants to volunteer to take part in this unique project by telling their story. From recent transplants to long-standing residents, the Coalition wants to hear about the SOMa experience through the eyes of its neighbors. To be considered for Lookbook, please provide answers to three simple questions and an image of your family to info@twotowns.org:
- When and what were the two key reasons why you and your family selected this community?
- What do you love most about this community?
- Was the ethnic and cultural diversity of SOMA a factor for moving here and if so, why?
To learn more about Lookbook or to send your responses to be considered, please email info@twotowns.org. Sign up for the e-newsletter by filling out the contact form online. For more information and to learn about upcoming events, go to www.twotowns.org.
