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District I Newsletter
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Office of Community Services
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Join us this Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 9am for DAB I Monthly Breakfast Meeting.
The meeting will be held at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center located at 2755 E. 19th St. N. Wichita, KS 67214
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City Announcements & Activities
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February is Black History Month. Black History is American History and this month we will be engaging in an exciting project to recognize a great American icon whose story helped us in our journey to equality: Rosa Parks.
Wichita Transit, the City Communication Department and the Office of Community Services have partnered to sponsor activities to help 5th and 6th grade students learn the story of Rosa Parks while at the same time learn important skills in research and communications.
This pilot program will encourage 5th and 6th graders at L'Ouverture, Spaght, Mueller, Gordon Parks, and Brooks schools to create a poster or write an essay to teach others about Rosa Parks and the significance of her accomplishments.
Winners in both categories will be chosen from each school.
Wichita Transit will also be wrapping a bus to replicate the bus Rosa Parks rode in December 1955.
The Rosa Parks bus will be in service for one year. In addition to regular route service, the bus will be available as an educational tool and to support diversity initiatives in the community.
Plans are scheduled to unveil the winners of the poster and essay contest and showcase the newly wrapped bus on February 25th at The Kansas African American Museum at 10:45am.
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Citizen Police Academy taking applications
Applications are being accepted for the academy that will run from
February 22 to May 16, 2016
The Citizen Police Academy (CPA) is a 13-week program designed to provide a working knowledge and background of the Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, and to foster a closer relationship between the agencies and the community. It provides an avenue for community involvement and provides firsthand experience of policing.
The Academy provides an opportunity for citizens to learn more about local law enforcement, ask questions, and gain a more thorough understanding of the inner workings of the Wichita Police Department and the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office. The Academy is also a means for participants and police personnel to share information and ideas about the police profession. The Academy provides for improved community/police relationships, enhanced cooperation, and reduced stereotyping.
Persons interested in attending a Citizen Police Academy must live, work, or attend school within Sedgwick County. Persons must be at least 20 years of age, have no prior felony convictions and no outstanding warrants. Applicants must provide two personal references.
The Citizen Police Academy is held at the Wichita - Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center, 2235 W. 37th St. N. There is no cost to attend the Citizen Police Academy. Click here
to fill out an application , or call 660-3810 for more information.
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Tour de Wichita
January 4 - March 18
Please see the attached flyers for the Wichita Public Library's Adult Winter Reading Program. Find out how you can win prizes.
Click here
for more information.
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Fire Department Safety
Lt. Jose Ocadiz
, is available for public education speaking engagements which includes speaking to neighborhood associations. Please email [email protected] or call 268-4441.
Fire safety reminders:
- Check smoke detectors and replace batteries
- Do not cover smoke alarms with plastic bags
- Keep items away from heaters
- Monitor space heaters and use space heaters with the automatic shut off mechanisms
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NAACP hosting meet and greet for New Wichita Police Chief
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Please plan to attend a meet and greet with our new Chief of Police, Mr. Gordon Ramsay on February 8 at 5:30-6:30 at the NAACP office located at Urban Preparatory Academy in the Library | 2821 East 24th St. N.
Chief Ramsay, the former Chief of Police in Duluth, Minnesota, comes to us with over 30 years of law enforcement experience, ten of which as Chief. This experience positions Chief Ramsay to be successful in leading the largest law enforcement agency
in the state of Kansas.
There will be a brief introduction, a community update and a Q & A session. Please pass this on and let's give Chief Ramsay a great welcome to Wichita.
Sponsored by The Wichita Branch - NAACP, Sunflower Community Action, the Greater Wichita Ministerial League, Real Men, Real Heroes, Inc., and The Kansas Africa American Affairs Commission.
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Community Baby Shower for Safe Sleep will take place on Saturday March 5, 2016
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Want To Own an Affordable Home?
Come to an informational meeting with Wichita Habitat for Humanity and learn more. Meetings will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 5:30 p.m., (English) and Saturday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. (English and Spanish). Meetings held at Habitat's offices at 130 E. Murdock, between Main and Market streets.
Learn Borrowing Basics
Almost everyone needs to borrow money at some point in life. If it's used wisely, credit can benefit you. Wichita Habitat for Humanity will offer "Money Smart" on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. at their offices, 130 E. Murdock (between Market and Main streets). We'll look at different types of loans, the costs that go with a loan, how to guard against predatory lending practices and more. There is no cost to attend.
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KANSEL Construction Training Program
KANSEL has a great workforce training opportunity for adults interested in a career in construction. This free program prepares students for entry level construction work. They are trained in power & hand tools, construction math, blueprint reading, and receive OSHA, physical fitness, and life management skills instruction. Students who complete the course have an opportunity to interview with local construction companies. Both men and women are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, and be legally employable in the U.S.
Call 263-9620 or visit KANSEL at 2212 E. Central Ave. for more information. This program is FREE.
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United Way wants to hear from you. What do you see are the most pressing social and health needs of our community? Let us know by taking the survey
here. Your input will be considered along with surveys of random households and community leaders (businesses, nonprofits and government agencies).
Every three years, United Way of the Plains conducts a Community Needs Assessment to help in making funding decisions. Local nonprofit and government agencies use the information to better fulfill their missions. Via Christi Health and the Sedgwick County Health Department are also partnering in this Community Needs Assessment to help their organizations make informed decisions.
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Stay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines by reading our daily News Releases
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Updates from District I &
Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
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District I Advisory Board, Breakfast and Neighborhood Association Information
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The District I Advisory Board meets on the 1st Monday of the month at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC), 2755 E. 19th St. N., Wichita, KS 67214. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
The District I Breakfast is held on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Atwater NRC, 2755 E. 19th St. N. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.
For the 2016 meeting schedule, click
here
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Neighborhood Resource Center
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Need help preparing or filing your taxes?
If your annual income was less than $52,000 in 2015
you can receive
FREE
filing services
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Contact Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
at
303-8016 to schedule an appointment.
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Resume building, resume reviews, job search tools and 1-on-1 assistance is available at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center on Thursdays from 9:30 am to Noon. Please call 303-8016 for more information.
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Street Light Out?
Click Here to report your findings to Westar Energy
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Click here to find up-to-date information regarding street maintenance in your area.
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Sites in District I & City of Wichita
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Have questions or concerns?
City of Wichita, Office of Community Services |
316-303-8016 |
2755 E. 19th St. N.
Wichita, KS 67214
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