Designing for Impact Series Kickoff Draws Crowd of 250 Participants
Workshop and Final Presentations Rescheduled for April
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The kickoff event for the three-part series, Designing for Impact: Building Hubs and Corridors in the Complete Communities, attracted more than 250 attendees including architects, advocates, and community leaders on February 2. The presentation and panel discussion, hosted by the American Institute of Architects and Houston Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects in collaboration with the City of Houston, opened dialogue about the City of Houston’s Complete Communities initiative, its ongoing efforts, and the importance of a community-led design strategy. Attendees shared their varied perspectives and experiences around community-led design projects to help attendees prepare for the Community Engagement Workshop. Attendees were also given an introduction to specific communities and associated anchor projects which will be featured in the upcoming workshop. Watch the recording.
The Design for Impact series will continue with the community design workshop on Saturday, April 10, during which teams and individual designers will meet with Complete Community neighborhood planners, developers, and community stakeholders to inform design ideas and provide community insight. Sign up to participate as a resident or stakeholder. Final presentations to the community will be on Saturday, April 24.
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Comcast Partnership Brings Free Wi-Fi to 14 new Lift Zone Hotspots |
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The City of Houston and Comcast announced the completion of 14 Lift Zone Wi-Fi hotspots designed to help community members connect to the internet so they can fully participate in education opportunities and the digital economy. The Wi-Fi hotspot sites are the result of a partnership between the City of Houston and Comcast to provide free internet connectivity in Houston Health Department multi-service centers and Houston Parks and Recreation Department community centers for the next three years.
The Lift Zone Wi-Fi hotspots are active and accessible both indoors and outdoors at City multi-service centers and community centers. Read the complete list of locations and instructions to log on.
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Hire Houston Youth Applications Opens for Youth Ages 16-24 |
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The application is now open for Mayor Sylvester Turner's signature Hire Houston Youth program, which will provide summer jobs for young people ages 16 to 24.
The Hire Houston Youth program has reached tremendous strides, growing from 450 positions in 2015 to over 10,000 job opportunities in 2019. Due to the pandemic, HHY transitioned to a virtual "earn and learn" program in 2020. The move allowed its participants to train and work in a remote setting.
The Hire Houston Youth job board opened March 15 and is open to Houston residents ages 16 to 24 who are looking for a job.
Positions will be available in government, the private sector, and nonprofit agencies for year-round and summer opportunities. The City of Houston will be hiring up to 500 youth during the summer, offering $10 an hour, 32-hours a week, for up to 8 weeks. Employers can sign up, and youth can apply for jobs, by visiting http://www.hirehoustonyouth.org. For more information, please visit our website or contact our team at hirehoustonyouth@houstontx.gov. Click the image to view the full flyer.
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Winter Storm Relief Fund Grants $6.3 Million to Help Most Vulnerable |
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The Houston Harris County Winter Storm Relief Fund announced it is investing an additional $6.3 million in area nonprofits serving the most vulnerable families and individuals. This follows the $1.65 million in emergency grants distributed on March 1. This latest round of grants will support vulnerable neighbors recovering from the winter storm through emergency financial assistance, home repairs and unmet needs assistance. Read the complete press release for more fund details, instructions to donate or apply for assistance. Read more
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HFEC Offers Financial Tips In Times of Disaster |
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Need help after the winter freeze? You are not alone.
The Houston Financial Empowerment Center is an initiative of the Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities that is here to help you navigate through any financial hardships you may be experiencing as a result of Winter Storm Uri. HFEC professional financial counselors can assist you in completing and filing any financial, housing, or disaster relief related applications and forms.
When disaster strikes, do you know how to protect your finances or how to recover from unforeseen circumstances? Read these
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Municipal Courts Resume Operations in April |
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The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department will resume all court hearings beginning Thursday, April 1, 2021, including all jury and judge trials, jury duty, arraignments and parking adjudication hearings. Visit the MCD website at www.houstontx.gov/courts for all online, mail-in options, or payments regarding your court case.
Residents can submit inquiries to 3-1-1 online at https://houstontx.gov/311 or via the “Houston 311” app available on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Residents can also call the City of Houston Helpline at 3-1-1, or 713-837-0311 if outside of the City of Houston, or visit the Municipal Courts website at www.houstontx.gov/courts.
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HPL To Go Offers Library Fun During Spring Break
Looking for something to do while the kids are on spring break? Check out the Houston Public Library’s HPL TO GO! Program. HPL TO GO curbside service is offered at the following Complete Community locations:
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Central Library (currently drive up service due to plaza construction)
- Flores Neighborhood Library
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Henington-Alief Regional Library
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Johnson Neighborhood Library
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McCrane-Kashmere Neighborhood Library
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Shepard-Acres Home Neighborhood Library
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Smith Neighborhood Library
- Stanaker Neighborhood Library
- Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library
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Parks Department Reopens Sports Fields, Playgrounds
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department will begin opening facilities this month as the number of COVID-19 cases in Houston begins to decline.
Playgrounds, outdoor exercise stations, tennis courts, small picnic pavilion rentals, small bootcamps will open March 22 if COVID-19 case numbers do not increase. Other sports fields and youth and adult sports may open by the end of March.
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Complete the Youth and Family Survey by March 21 |
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The City of Houston and the Mayor's Office of Education is collecting personal narratives on the experiences, challenges, needs, and supports for youth in the city. The survey is intended primarily for first-person accounts from youth, but parents, family members, educators, service providers, and other professionals working for/with children can also fill out the survey. Take the English Survey or Spanish Survey by March 21.
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On-Purpose Enrichment, Inc. Provides Employment Services
at New Location
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Photo credit: AM Photography
From left to right: Chasidy Celestin, Tara Williams, Netta Davis, Houston rapper and community activist Marcus “Lil Keke” Edwards, Renae Johnson, Amy Benya
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Recently, OnPurpose Enrichment, Inc. (formerly NationSync Community Development Corporation) celebrated the grand opening of their new facility located at 6838 Antoine Drive.
Since 2016, OnPurpose Enrichment has supported youth in need by providing education, business and workforce development in the Acres Home community. OnPurpose provides soft skills training, workforce development, and wraparound services to the unemployed and underemployed.
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Healthy Outdoor Communities Funds Outdoor Projects in Acres Home and Third Ward |
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HOC has provided a second round of funding for projects that:
- Connect HOC to community members and local organizations
- Demonstrate progress toward community resiliency
- Get youth and families outdoors in Third Ward & Acres Home
- Involve Parks & Open Spaces and at least one of the other top five THRIVE Factors:
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- Parks & Open Spaces
- Education
- What's sold & how it's promoted
- Look, feel, & safety
- Arts and cultural expression
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Submit a proposal letter or application by March 19 to Healthy Outdoor Communities to be considered for up to $1,000 in grant funding to complete a community outdoor project in the Acres Home or Third Ward neighborhoods.
Proposed projects must relate to parks and outdoor spaces. The proposal must state how it will encourage Acres Home or Third Ward residents to spend time outdoors and demonstrate connection to and support from the community.
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Forum and Harwin Parks Improvement Surveys
50/50 Park Partners wants to hear from you about future improvements to Forum and Harwin Parks! Please fill out this survey before March 31 to give your input on what you’d like to see in these neighborhood parks.
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¡50/50 Park Partners desea saber de usted sobre futuras mejoras al Parque Forum y Parque Harwin! Complete esta encuesta antes del 31 de marzo para dar su opinión sobre lo que le gustaría ver en el parque de su vecindario. |
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Fort Bend Houston Super Neighborhood Meeting
Every second Thursday of the Month at 6:30 p.m.
For meeting information, contact:
Carl David Evans (SN President)
P.O. Box 311255 Houston, TX 77231
713-787-9950
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Re-engagement Meeting Announcement
The Gulfton Re-engagement Meeting has been rescheduled for:
Wednesday, March 24, 6-7:30 p.m.
Please join us!
Microsoft Teams
Or call in (audio only)
+1 936-755-1521
Conference ID: 491 709 320#
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Gulfton Super Neighborhood Council Meeting
Every third Monday of the month at 12 p.m.
For Zoom meeting link contact:
Sandra Rodríguez, President
832-875-0179
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Northeast Community Farmers Market |
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Source: Kashmere Gardens Super Neighborhood #52 Facebook page) |
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Fresh produce and other food items are available for sale at the Northeast Community Farmers Market every third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the LBJ Community Farm, located at 5425 Troost Street. The farmers market is drive-thru only.
Take advantage of the DOUBLE UP HOUSTON PROGRAM. Use your Lonestar/EBT Card and they will double your SNAP dollars, $1 for $1 on fruits and vegetables, now up to $40 a day. Reserve a Double Up Houston Pre-Made Produce Box today! Pre-order is not required and cash, debit, credit cards are accepted.
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Enjoy convenient curb-to-curb service to and from the Kashmere Transit Center and anywhere else in the zone with the Kashmere Late-Night Connector.
Safe and reliable METRO service runs even later, from 8 p.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Pick it up at the Kashmere Transit Center or call to schedule a ride.
It's easy!
HOW TO SCHEDULE A RIDE
- Call 713-739-4611
- Provide your pickup time and address
- Provide your destination address
- Wait at your pickup point
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#NoCOVIDabuse is a social media campaign that encourages survivors of domestic violence to seek help and inform them of available counseling and support services.
Go to www.NoCOVIDabuse.org to find access to domestic violence counseling services, temporary hotel lodging, and safety planning.
Houston Area Women’s Center Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7, free and confidential): 713-528-2121 or TTY: 713-528-3625
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Near Northside Community Virtual Meeting |
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Join the Mayor’s Office of Complete Communities and the Planning and Development Department at a virtual meeting to discuss major updates in the Near Northside neighborhood, including a progress report on Complete Communities!
The Near Northside Community Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 23 at 6 p.m. There will be two virtual rooms: one for English speakers and one for Spanish speakers.
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For English:
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 6 p.m.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Or call: + 1 936-755-1521
Conference ID: 432 843 018#
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Para Español:
Martes, Marzo 23, 2021 at 6 p.m.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
O llama al: + 1 936-755-1521
ID de a Conferencia: 877 382 224#
Para mas informacion, visite
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Greater Northside Management District 2021 Planning Project Ranking Survey
Please take the following survey to rank this year’s Greater Northside Management District’s planning projects from short-term to long term. The projects include street improvements for pedestrians, transit, and bicyclists, beautification, and urban design and art improvements.
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Weekly Food Drive at Northside High School
Up to 500 curbside meals are distributed each Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Northside High School, located at 1101 Quitman Street. Curbside meals will be distributed for the remainder of the school year.
Donations for basic necessities, such as paper towels, toilet paper, water, face masks, hygiene products, etc. are needed for future distributions. Please drop off donations at Northside High School on Wednesdays.
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Disaster Assistance Available at Sunnyside MSC
Disaster assistance specialists will be available on site at the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center (9314 Cullen Blvd.) on Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to help residents register for assistance from the February Winter Storms. You can also register online for assistance at disasterassistance.gov.
If you need a reasonable accommodation or assistance filling out your FEMA application, call 800-621-3362.
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Complete Communities is a collaborative effort involving the community and all City of Houston Departments and Divisions with City leadership from:
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