Here to provide another round of general neighborhood & city related updates across a variety of topics & opportunities – take a look through the list below for items of interest:
- Free COVID 19 Care Kits: The Department of Neighborhoods will be providing free PPE/Cleaning Supplies (while supplies last) on July 23rd at Marion Franklin Community Center and on July 30th at Barnett Community Center. (graphic attached)
- The City of Columbus is hiring:Current job postings include Legislative Assistant, Outreach Worker, Police Officer, Recreation and Parks Aides, Social Worker and Wastewater Plant Supervisor. Apply today at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/columbusoh
- Father Figure Class:Online and free beginning August 4. Learn fatherhood skills, resources and support. Contact Julie DiCarlo at jdicarlo@actionforchildren.org (flier attached)
- Grants:City announces $15 million for Health and Human Services providers. Request for Proposals is now available on the City’s website at https://www.columbus.gov/humanservicesfundingannouncement/. The City has streamlined the application process, making it possible for organizations to access funding quickly through a single electronic application that will be managed by United Way of Central Ohio. Grant applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. July 27, 2020, and will be announced August 31, 2020.
- Racism, Where Do We Go From Here?: If you missed this week’s Columbus Metropolitan Club, Watch here: https://youtu.be/y4rjgC-A9d4
- Lunch and Learn: Save the date – Wednesday, July 29 at 1pm. Watch at the Department of Neighborhoods Facebook Page. Topic: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Women. Join Megan N. Kilgore, Elizabeth C. Brown, Maylin Sambois, Barbara Smoot, and Davia Stevenson as we explore and brainstorm solutions to the effect that COVID-19 is having on women in our community. http://www.facebook.com/cbusneighbor
- Vision Zero: Protecting human life takes priority over all other objectives of our transportation system. Vision Zero is a Global initiative to eliminate all roadway related deaths and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all. Please take a moment to take a survey or mark up the map. https://vision-zero-columbus.hub.arcgis.com/
- For more COVID 19 resources: For testing sites, questions, resources, factsheets and more, visit: www.columbus.gov/coronavirus.
- There will be no CAC Zoning & Variance meeting on July 28th- there were no building or zoning permits requiring variances to review.
- Looking for Volunteer opportunities? Like to garden? The Park of Roses is in steady need of tending. There is a nice core group of volunteers, but more help is certainly needed in this huge beautiful garden! Contact: Glenna Major at 614-804-9652 (cell)
