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District I Newsletter
from the
Office of Community Services
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Saturday, March 5th District I breakfast
is cancelled
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City Announcements & Activities
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Mayor's Youth Council
Accepting Applications
Wichita Residents Currently in Grades
8-11
Encouraged to Apply
The Mayor's Youth Council (MYC) has opened its application process for the 2016-2017 academic year. Students who live in Wichita and are currently in grades 8 through 11 are eligible to apply.
The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on March 18. Applications are available on the City of Wichita's website at
www.wichita.gov
and can be submitted to the City Manager's Office on the 13th floor of City Hall, 455 N. Main, or by email at
[email protected]
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Applicants will be evaluated on their civic interest, community service experience, and leadership potential. Up to 40 members will be selected after application reviews and interviews.
MYC members have lobbied in Topeka, traveled to across the country for national conferences, hosted leadership forums, planned community service activities, and provided their feedback to City Council members and City staff, among other member-led initiatives.
Former Mayor Carl Brewer formed the youth council in 2007 to give local youth the opportunity to learn about city government and engage in community issues.
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Recognizing Excellent Public Service Employees
Nominations for public service employees are being accepted with for the annual Excellence in Public Service Award. The award, in its 29th year, recognizes City of Wichita, Sedgwick County and Wichita Public School employees who exhibit the highest standard of service.
The nomination process continues through 5 p.m., March 10.
Nomination forms are available in the City Manager's Office, the County Communications Office and Wichita Public Schools Marketing & Communications Office. Nomination forms can also be printed from the City's homepage and turned in at the City Manager's Office - City Hall 13th Floor.
Each honoree will receive $2,500. The Excellence in Public Service Award is designed to highlight public sector employees who go beyond the call of duty. Nominees should demonstrate the following attributes:
- Exemplary performance that has contributed to the public interest,
- Innovative problem-solving skills that have improved service delivery,
- Adherence to high ethical standards in carrying out job responsibilities, &
- A record of community involvement through participation in civic organizations.
Honorees are selected by an eight-member committee, comprised of public and private sector members. Winners are surprised at work by their supervisors, colleagues, awards committee members and the media in coordinated visits. Recipients are later honored at a reception attended by family, friends and co-workers. The Excellence in Public Service Award is sponsored by the DeVore Foundation and KSN.
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Lynette Woodard Recreation Center is seeking
part-time talented and experienced individuals to instruct
classes?
For more information contact:
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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.
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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Fire Department Safety
WFD is taking applications for the next Citizen's Fire Academy which starts in April. If you would please share our Facebook &/or Twitter post on your pages to get the word out it would be greatly appreciated.
More information and the online registration available by clicking the link below:
Classes run April 19th through July 5th, one evening per week.
No charge to attend.
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City Accepting Housing Voucher Applications
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program will begin accepting preliminary applications for a limited time from income eligible households seeking rental assistance on Monday, Feb. 22. The wait list has been closed since October 2014.
The application process is entirely online and can be accessed 24 hours a day, taking less than 10 minutes to submit electronically. Completing the preliminary application is the first step in the process and does not require any other documentation. The participant's name will be added to the waiting list to be called in order that the request was received as vouchers become available.
The application can be accessed through one of the following links:
Program staff will begin contacting families in March and continue as long as vouchers are available, said John E. Hall, the Director of Housing and Community Services. He added that there is no fee to apply for the department's housing programs.
"Beware of websites requiring payment to submit applications," Hall said. "We strongly discourages paying for services and we encourage anyone who needs assistance to contact the department directly" at (316) 462-3700.
In addition, there are community offices where people who do not have access to computers can apply and receive staff assistance:
- Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center 2755 E. 19th St. N;
- Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center 2820 S. Roosevelt;
- Evergreen Neighborhood Resource Center 2700 N. Woodland; and
- Wichita Public Libraries (a library card is required to use library computers).
People with disabilities requiring computer assistance should submit their f
ull name, address, phone number and/or email address for contact purposes
. The request may be hand delivered or mailed to Housing and Community Services Department, 332 N. Riverview, Wichita, KS 67203, or emailed to [email protected]
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Community Baby Shower for Safe Sleep will take place on Saturday March 5, 2016: Free items are available for expecting Mothers
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Join Health ICT as we offer an amazing opportunity to learn from a nationally recognized expert on making walkable communities!
This one-day workshop will be designed to help coalitions, worksites, neighborhood-based groups and individuals work collaboratively to create livable communities through public involvement. Participants will have an opportunity to learn best practices for creating livable communities through public involvement, including organizational models and strategies for working together on pedestrian and bicycle transportation projects and safety programs.
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Calling All Dads with children age 0-3
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FREE LUNCH DURING SPRING BREAK
FOR YOUTH
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Vision screening
E
very child needs regular vision screening to identify
possible treatable eye conditions.
MEDICAL SERVICE BUREAU, INC. IS OFFERING FREE VISION SCREENINGS AT Tabernacle COGIC 502 E 17th St N, Wichita, KS 67214 DURING THE SPRING BREAK FILLING THE GAP LUNCH PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ON MARCH 14 2016.
SPOT, AN AUTOMATIC SCREENING DEVICE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO HELP DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS AN EYE EXAM AND GLASSES. IT TAKES LESS THAN A MINUTE TO SCREEN AND PROVIDE PARENTS WITH A PRINTOUT OF POTENTIAL CONDITIONS.
IF AN EYE EXAM IS RECOMMENDED AND YOU MEET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MEDICAL SERVICE BUREAU SERVICES, WE CAN HELP ARRANGE A FREE EYE EXAM FOR YOUR CHILD AND THEN MEDICAL SERVICE BUREAU WILL COVER THE COST OF EYE GLASSES.
PLEASE RETURN THE PARENTAL CONSENT OR COME WITH YOUR CHILD FOR THE SCREENING. ADULTS ARE WELCOME TO HAVE THEIR EYES SCREENED AS WELL.
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West River Plaza
2622 W. Central, Suite B102
Wichita, Ks 67203
(316) 854-3892
Welcome!
Upcoming Classes-
Enroll on-line, stop by our office, or call for more information
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CNA Hybrid*
: 03/28/16
CNA In-House
: 03/03/16
CNA Recert:
Call to schedule
CMA In-House:
03/07/16
CMA Hybrid*
(Daytime): 03/01/16
CMA Hybrid*
(Evening): 03/01/16
CMA Update
(On-Line): 03/16/16
EKG Tech:
03/23/16
GED 6 months/12 months
: Call to schedule
Home Health Aide
(On-Line): 04/11/16
LPN IV Therapy
: 04/07/16
Massage Therapy:
05/18/16
Medical Assistant, Certified
: 05/04/16
Operators Course
: 05/09/16
Pharmacy Tech
: 04/06/16
Phlebotomy Tech:
06/08/16
Restorative Aide:
To be scheduled
SSD/ACT Social Service Designee and Activity Director:
To be scheduled
*
Hybrid
- part online and part in-house
Payment Options:
Self-pay, Facility Invoicing, Workforce, DCF, and PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE!
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Thrive Market is a new online shopping club that offers thousands of healthy foods and wholesome products at huge discounts. Their prices are typically 25 to 50 percent lower than retail. That means that for the first time, healthy foods cost the same price as heavily processed, conventional alternatives.
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KANSEL
Offers Construction
Training Program
KANSEL, a non-profit leader in adult education services in Wichita, is offering a
FREE
seven-week construction training program. Interested individuals should attend one of two information sessions on
Monday, March 7 at 2 p.m. or Wednesday, March 9 at 10 a.m. at the KANSEL offices, 2212 E. Central. Classes for the next seven-week program begin March 21.
The KANSEL Construction Training Program teaches basic construction skills using the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core curriculum. Students will receive instruction in construction math, materials handling, power tools, hand tools and construction drawings. The course also includes a 10-hour OSHA safety course plus training to obtain a Class B CDL instructional permit. Following the class, KANSEL staff assists students with job placement.
The construction training program welcomes adults aged 18 and over, and specifically encourages women and minorities to apply.
Call 263-9620 or visit KANSEL at 2212 E. Central for more information.
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New Program offers Homeowners Help with
Exterior Repairs
Are
you a homeowner whose home is in need of yard cleanup, fence repair, tree work or exterior painting and siding repairs? Wichita Habitat for Humanity has a new program to support homeowners with preserving the exterior of their home and the beauty of the neighborhood. It's called A Brush With Kindness.
For a reduced cost, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside volunteers, revitalize your community and make your home safer and energy efficient. Apply by April 1 for priority scheduling. Contact
[email protected]
or call Shawna at 269-0755.
Want To Own a Safe, Affordable Home?
Come to an informational meeting with Wichita Habitat for Humanity and learn more. Meetings will be held on Wednesday, March 9
, at 5:30 p.m.and on Saturday, March 19, at 10 a.m. (English and Spanish). Meetings held at Habitat's offices at 130 E. Murdock, between Main and Market streets. Please RSVP to Katharine at 269-0755 or
[email protected].
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Check out what's happening
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Find out about Park and Recreation classes by
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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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Like us on Facebook: Atwater
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
!
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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