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Phobruary, the best time of the year is here! Phobruary takes place in Silver City every February, it is a great time to experience a signature Vietnamese Pho Bowl. This year Phobruary participants include two authentic international restaurants,Thai Bar-B-Que and Vientiane Noodle Shop. Both of these restaurants will be offering specials throughout the month of February. Vientiane will be offering $5 Pho Bowls (dine-in only). Thai Bar-B-Que specials include $5.99 Pho Bowls available from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and $1.00 Crab Rangoons (dine-in and carry-out).

Enter the PHOBRUARY GIVEAWAYS for a chance to win a $25 gift card
Click here to learn more about the weekly giveaways and how to enter.

Neighborhood Updates
Fair Housing

Housing discrimination can be subtle and hard to detect. Has a housing provider mentioned the following:
  • Your family is too big for an apartment.
  • Your baby can't sleep in your room.
  • Your children can't share a bedroom.
  • Your family can only live in a first-floor unit.

These may be red flags of discrimination. If you have questions or need help, contact the Fair Housing Council at 1-877-647-3247.
Welcome Cassandra

VIA CDC is happy to announce that Cassandra Morales has joined our team as the Housing Outreach Manager .

Visit viacdc.org to learn more about Cassandra.


Community Updates
Spring Election

Are you aware that the Spring Primary Election will be on Tuesday, February 15th 2022? To register to vote or to check your registration click here.
Neighbors in Action

The application window for the Neighbors in Action program is now open. Applications will be accepted starting now through March 25th, 2022.

Click here to apply to Neighbors in Action.


Financial Resources
VIA's Contractor Coaching

Do you need assistance starting or expanding your contracting business? VIA CDC can help you grow your business in the following ways:
  • Obtaining a license
  • Getting more bids
  • Get hired to rehab houses in the community
  • Forming an LLC

Register for this great opportunity by contacting Cinthia at 414.409.3462.
MVP Winter Lunch and Learn Series

In need of some inspiration this winter? MVP is partnering with Valley businesses to share their industry expertise. All events in the Winter Lunch & Learn series will take place on Zoom from 12:30-1:00 PM.


Youth Activities
Twilight Centers

Milwaukee Rec's Twilight Centers started their winter/spring hours this month. These centers are a great safe space for the youth to participate in free evening programming.
Winterfest

Join the Urban Ecology Center for Winterfest! Two days of wonderful winter activities planned, weather conditions permitting. Ice skate on the lagoon, speed down the sledding hill, warm up with drinks around a fire, and more!

Details:
Saturday, February 5 & 12 from 10am - 2pm at Washington Park.
Mexican Fiesta Scholarship

The Mexican Fiesta scholarship application will be opening soon! High school seniors and current college/university students that meet the eligibility requirements are invited to apply.



Healthy Living Updates

Visit the Milwaukee Health Department website to learn more about COVID-19 vaccine safety, drive-thru clinics, sign up for alerts, or schedule an in-home vaccination appointment.



Lean more about helpful cold weather and winter storm tips from various departments on safely keeping warm, finding shelter, parking during snow emergencies, snow clearing, salting and preventing frozen water pipes.

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