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LATEST INFORMATION
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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE
Rescue and Restore
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Using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds, Maricopa County is providing significant assistance to our community which is still feeling the impact of the pandemic and shifts in economic conditions. Whether you’re looking for help finding a job, paying bills, or keeping your business running, we’re here to help!
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Funding the Food Need
Food insecurity has gotten worse for families across the Valley during the pandemic. In response, the Board of Supervisors has allotted $3 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to the Arizona Food Bank Network. The Network will then distribute that money to smaller food banks in the form of grants. See the difference the money is making in the video below.
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Vaccine Events
Public Health is working to provide equitable access to vaccines in a variety of ways including weekly events. You can visit Maricopa.gov/COVID19VaccineLocations to see what’s on the calendar this week including events that offer booster shots for adults or the pediatric vaccine for kids ages 5-11.
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COVID-19 Data Update
Questions About Omicron Variant?
This weekend, news came out about a new variant detected, named Omicron. It has been found in multiple countries on multiple continents but not yet here in the U.S. So far, there are a lot of questions that are being researched (such as how infectious it is, if it causes more serious illness, and how well vaccines hold up against it). At this point, not much is known for certain. Maricopa County Public Health is following the science and working with CDC and the Arizona Department of Health Services to perform enhanced surveillance to identify the strain if it appears in Arizona. We will continue to update the community as more becomes known about this new variant.
Until more is known, continue doing what we know works to reduce spread—stay home if you’re sick; avoid large crowds; wear a mask in indoor settings; get vaccinated and boosted.
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NEWS BITES
Burn Cleaner, Burn Better!
The holidays are joyous time to spend time with friends and family! This season, cozy around cleaner alternatives to help keep the air we breathe clean!
Want to Make an Impact on Your Community? Come work for Maricopa County!
Maricopa County employees almost 14,000 people and serves nearly 4.5 million people. Want to do work that matters with benefits that make for a healthier, balanced life?
Board Business
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss and vote on county business on Wednesday, December 8. This will be the final formal meeting of 2021. You can watch the meeting live at 9:30 a.m. on our YouTube channel.
Donate to Animal Care and Control
Not in the position to adopt or foster a pet? You can still help the Valley’s furry friends by donating to Animal Care and Control. You can make a monetary donation here.
Or here is the shelter Wish List below:
- Dog collars
- Dog leashes
- Dog enrichment items and treats
- Hot dogs
- Durable toys
- Puppy pads and newspaper
- Small fleece blankets
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PETS AND PLACES
Pet of the Week
 Meet Russell!
Talk about picture perfect! Russell is a seven-year-old senior pup who's hoping to get adopted in time to celebrate the holidays with a family of his very own. He's already been house trained and knows some basic obedience. He takes his treats gently and walks nicely on a leash. Russell enjoys car rides, going on adventures outside, and sharing snacks with his friends. This sweet boy really adores his familiar human friends and will love every moment he can spend with you. His adoption fee is covered by Bissell Pet Foundation.
Place of the Week
 The City of Mesa is Celebrating the
Holidays in a Big Way!
You can see all of the family fun taking place on Main Street in Mesa on their Merry Main Street calendar.
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