Continuing The Conversation on Racial Healing + This Week's Top 10

Posted by February 22, 2021 6:11 PM

Continuing The Conversation on Racial Healing + This Week's Top 10

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Happy Monday --

Here's a roundup of important information for this week. Please share with your friends and community members- you never know who might need it. As always, let us know if you have any questions.  

There's still time to sign up for this month's Our Community Stories: The Bottom. This event will take place February 26th at noon. Learn more by clicking on this link: https://www.durhamcommunityengagement.org/events

Wishing you health and happiness! 

-Your City of Durham Community Engagement Team 

P.S. If anyone else would like to sign up to receive this newsletter, they can do so at https://www.durhamcommunityengagement.org/interests. 

This Week's Top 10

1. NIS' Human Relations 18th Annual Women's Forum

2. Celebration of Black Artistry in Neighborhoods Project

3. FREE RIDE To Get Your Vaccination!

4. Continuing the Conversation of Racial Healing 

5. Participatory Budgeting Grants are NOW LIVE

6. Durham's FUSE Corps Fellowship Opportunities

7. Multilingual Immigrant and Refugee Virtual Town Hall

8. Youth Listening Project, COMPLETE!

9. Do You Need a Lawyer?

10. Maternal and Child Health Virtual Program

1. NIS' Human Relations 18th Annual Women's Forum

Neighborhood Improvement Services' Human Relations Division is proud to present the 18th Annual Women's Forum to celebrate National Women's History Month. Join us every Tuesday in March from 6-7pm. Panelists will present and discuss a variety of themes including: physical health, mental health, education, and personal finances.
RSVP by going to the Human Relations page: https://www.durhamfairhousing.com/

 

2. Celebration of Black Artistry in Neighborhoods Project

Attention local artists! Help us promote community healing & equality in Durham Housing Authority's McDougald Terrace by creating public art that speaks to the history & culture of this community. Submit your information by Feb. 26 to our Pre-Qualified Artist Registry at https://durhamnc.gov/2984/Durham-Calls-for-Artists. To learn more about our Celebration of Black Artistry in Neighborhoods Project, visit https://durhamnc.gov/3319/Current-Public-Art-Projects.

3. FREE RIDE To Get Your Vaccination!

Both GoDurham and GoTriangle are offering free shared rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Durham County. Please call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule your ride. GoDurham: 919-560-1551. More info: godurhamtransit.org/covid-19-updates GoTriange: 919-485-7582, More info: gotriangle.org/covid-19-updates-0

 

4. Continuing the Conversation of Racial Healing 

Back by popular demand! Please join NIS' Community Engagement Team and the Equity & Inclusion Department as we continue the conversation of racial healing. Please RSVP on our website: https://www.durhamcommunityengagement.org/events

5. Participatory Budgeting Grants are NOW LIVE

Apply for one of the PB Grants today!! Do you have questions about the process? There's still time to make the last information session on Tuesday, February 23 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. Learn more about the application process, requirements & available grant writing assistance. Sign up for a zoom session - https://durham.mysocialpinpoint.com/pb-durham/cycle2/

 

6. Durham's FUSE Corps Fellowship Opportunities

The City of Durham is partnering with FUSE Corps to build a more equitable Durham in the areas of public safety, economic recovery, and racial inclusion. We're looking for community leaders with a passion for equity to advance these efforts. If you're interested, please consider applying to these FUSE Corps fellowship opportunities.

 

7. Multilingual Immigrant and Refugee Virtual Town Hall

Second Multilingual Immigrant and Refugee Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, February 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Topics to be discussed include COVID-19 vaccines, housing support, financial assistance, education & more. The following links will be live at time of event! Learn more about this event here: https://durhamnc.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=6123
- Attend in English: DurhamNC.gov/Townhall-English
- Attend in Spanish: DurhamNC.gov/Townhall-Spanish
- Attend in Arabic: DurhamNC.gov/Townhall-Arabic

 

8. Youth Listening Project, COMPLETE!

It's finally here! The Office on Youth has taken the last year to listen to young people in Durham. Find out what they heard and what they’re recommending for how we can all work together to improve our community for our youth. Check out their full report  and connect with them at https://durhamnc.gov/4423. Tag them on Twitter and Instagram @YouthSpeakDURM and let them know what you think!

9. Are You In Need of Lawyer Advice?

On March 5, 2021, North Carolina lawyers will join forces to provide free legal answers, information and resources to callers seeking information regarding North Carolina-related legal matters. For more information, click on this link: https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/4all/

 

 

10. Maternal and Child Health Virtual Program

Join the Community Health Coalition on Tuesday, February 23 for an exciting Maternal and Child Health Virtual Program with Dr. Mary Braithwaite. Please pre-register through the link below: https://mch3feb.eventbrite.com

 

This newsletter and past newsletters are also available on our website. https://www.durhamcommunityengagement.org/news

Thank you,

Your Community Engagement Team

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  • Alexis John
    published this page in News 2021-02-22 18:11:18 -0500