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Welcome to the Ward 4 newsletter!
Now, more than ever, I understand how critical it is for you to hear from your elected officials. This is an unprecedented time and my staff and I are working hard every day to help Tucsonans navigate the ongoing public health and economic crises. While many of you know I'm always available by phone or email (or Facebook!), this newsletter is part of my continued commitment to transparency and keeping the hardworking people and families in Ward 4 up to date on city developments. Please see below for important dates, events, and what our office has been working on lately. - Nikki
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Prioritizing Mental Health
We are all going through an unprecedented and unimaginable time. My husband and I both work full-time and have our three kids at home doing distance learning. We are lucky we have each other and our kids have the resources they need to succeed at home. So many others aren't as lucky. It's easy to let mental health slip through the cracks when other priorities - paychecks, food, rent/mortgage - are top of mind. However, ignoring our mental health is dangerous for us and our loved ones. Click here for general resources and support group information to help improve your mental health during the pandemic and beyond.
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Workers and Families Grant Program: Apply by September 9
As part of the City of Tucson’s CARES Act funds, Mayor and Council approved $3 million to be distributed to workers and families through the We Are One | Somos Uno Resiliency Fund. This grant, called the the Workers and Families Grant Program, will provide emergency assistance to individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Relief money is intended to provide short-term emergency aid to prevent eviction and homelessness, assist with rent or mortgage payments, help with subsidies for utility payments, to preserve essential services, and other needs arising out of the economic impacts of the pandemic, such as groceries, gas, and childcare costs.
The one-time grant will be administered by the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (WFSA) and will provide up to $700 per individual and $1,200 per family for those who live with the City Tucson or South Tucson. Applications for this grant will be available through September 9, 5 p.m. To apply for funding, visit www.womengiving.org.
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Census 2020: Claim What's Yours
Claim What’s Yours. Completing the #Census is a fast, simple way to claim what’s yours. Each count informs and directs up to $30,000 of funding for our schools, roads, and more over 10 years. That adds up fast! Your count is your power. Take 5 minutes to complete the Census to secure a better future and claim what’s yours. 5 minutes. $30,000 for you and your community. 2020census.gov 844-330-2020
¡Exige lo que es tuyo! Completar el Censo es fácil y rápido, hazlo para exigir lo que es tuyo. Cada persona contada contribuye más de $30,000 en fondos para escuelas, carreteras, recursos para la comunidady mucho más sobre los próximos 10 años.Tu voz es tu poder. ¡Exige lo que es tuyo! Toma 5 minutos para completar el Censo y contribuye a un mejor futuro para tu familia y para tu comunidad. Tómate 5 minutos para completar el Censo y contribuye más de $30,000 a tu comunidad. 2020census.gov 844-468-2020
Check out the City of Tucson's YouTube Channel to find great videos about the 2020 Census. You might even see a familiar face in this one!
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In July, we handed out over 12,000 free face masks as part of the #MaskUpTucson Initiative. In early August, we distributed over 4,000 more! Wearing a mask helps stop spread of COVID-19 and it's critical we continue to #MaskUp to protect our brothers and sisters. If you or your family are in need of masks, please contact us at ward4@tucsonaz.gov so we can get them to you. To find a free COVID-19 testing site near you, click here. |
On July 18, we co-hosted the Ward 4 vs. Ward 2 Blood Drive Challenge to collect this critical resource for our community. THANK YOU to all of you who came out (especially the four first-time donors!) and helped us collect 18 pints of blood. This is equal to saving 54 lives! We are so grateful to you and all American Red Cross Blood Donors each and every day. |
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In addition to the above, we also hosted two fantastic virtual town halls with the Tucson Parks and Recreation Department and the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (read more above!). Both of these departments provide critical resource to our community and have been working hard during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep our city safe and running. Contact them at the links above to ask questions and submit concerns.
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How Can I Stay Updated?
Lucky for Ward 4 residents, you have TWO Facebook pages to keep up to date!
- Looking for city updates? Follow the Ward 4 City of Tucson page to learn about core services, projects, events and helpful information about all things Tucson.
- Looking for me? Follow my Councilwoman Nikki Lee page to see what I'm up to around town, articles I write, official events I'm hosting, and more!
Contact the Ward 4 office at (520) 791-3199 or ward4@tucsonaz.gov.
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