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January 14, 2022 | Edition 53
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Welcome to the Community Link Newsletter
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Our weekly newsletter aims to keep residents and businesses connected to us and all that is going on in and throughout the City. You can connect with us and learn more about our community, cultural events and celebrations, and news of interest by reading this newsletter, visiting our website at cityofirvine.org, and following us on our social media channels listed at the bottom of this email. We look forward to connecting with you.
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Join the Cool Irvine Journey
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The City of Irvine is on its way to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 – and you can be a part of the journey!
The City has been awarded a $1 million grant to participate in the Cool City Challenge, developed and funded by the Empowerment Institute. The Cool Irvine journey will help shape the vision to communitywide and inclusive sustainability.
Be a part of the change by becoming a Cool Block leader! Lead your neighbors through a shared learning program to improve sustainability and quality of life, with an eye toward rapid expansion across the city.
For further information about Irvine’s ambitious efforts and how you can get involved, please visit coolirvine.com.
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Part-time Job Fair
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Develop experience for your career and make an impact by working for the City of Irvine! Start your journey in Community Services or Public Safety by joining us at the Part-time Job Fair Saturday, January 22, at the Irvine Civic Center Piazza. Interviews will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Day, evening, and weekend schedules are available, and hours offer flexibility.
View current listings on the City's Career Opportunities webpage. Bring a copy of your resume. The minimum age for all positions is 18, with the exception of lifeguard and swim instructor positions, where the minimum age is 15.
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California Mortgage Relief Program
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The California Mortgage Relief Program provides assistance to the many homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments and are currently experiencing pandemic-related hardships.
Eligible applicants must be at or below 100% of their county’s Area Median Income, own a single-family home, condo ,or permanently affixed manufactured home, and meet at least one of the following qualifications:
- Receiving public assistance.
- Severely housing burdened.
- Have no alternative mortgage workout options through their mortgage servicer.
The application portal is now open. Learn more and apply at camortgagerelief.org.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 17
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Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day is a holiday in the United States honoring the achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., a Baptist minister and civil rights leader who advocated for equality and nonviolent resistance against racial segregation.
It is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
The City of Irvine is proud to support Irvine-based nonprofit Team Kids in its MLK Day of Service Passport program. This challenge invites young people to take part in various service projects, such as donating to a local food pantry or shelter.
To learn more and participate, go to Team Kids’ website at teamkids.org.
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Resolve to be Ready!
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January is national Resolve to be Ready month, and all Californians should be prepared in the event of an unexpected emergency, such as an earthquake.
Download the MyShake App for free to receive earthquake warning alerts. Adjust app settings to receive emergency alerts by turning location settings to “always-on.” Location services allow the app technology to connect with nearby ground sensors and provide alerts to app users in the area where shaking will occur.
Visit myshake.berkeley.edu to learn more.
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
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