A couple of months ago, I came across the Facebook page "Believe in Syracuse." Started by J-D graduate John DeSantis, "Believe in Syracuse" is actually a nonprofit that promotes the positive features of the Greater Syracuse area and cultivates connections and civic engagement within the Greater Syracuse community.
The nonprofit's website provides more background on the organization:
The decline of Syracuse that happened between 1950 and 2000 has made fewer people believe that good things are possible here. By changing the conversation about Syracuse we hope to encourage civic engagement and make Syracuse a more positive place to live. Believe in Syracuse can't solve all our problems, but working together, we believe we can start a conversation that makes Syracuse better.Not only does this seem like a worthy mission, but Mr. DeSantis is regularly posting interesting news and updates related to Syracuse's growth and success. For example, recently he has been publicizing an upcoming event showcasing the transformation of the Babcock-Shattuck House at Westcott and East Genesee streets.
My husband plans to attend the event, so I will report back on his impressions. Anyway, I just wanted to highlight this organization, and the work they are doing to improve perceptions of Syracuse as well as the city's quality of life. I'm sure I'll be writing more about the organization!
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