City of Santa Rosa Awarded a Federal Microgrant to Enhance SRPD’s Homeless Outreach Efforts
The U.S. Department of Justice recently awarded the City of Santa Rosa a microgrant to enhance the police department’s homeless outreach efforts. Select SRPD officers will receive specialized training on homeless outreach best practices and de-escalation techniques, and conduct outreach assessments to identify unhoused individuals and families needing support. READ MORE
How Should the City Allocate Federal Funding to Address Housing Needs?
The City is preparing its FY 2024-2027 Consolidated Plan, which identifies how to spend approximately $2.5 million in annual federal funding to address the housing and community services needs of marginalized communities in Santa Rosa over the next four years. The planning process provides an opportunity for a community-wide dialogue to identify needs and prioritize spending. Over the next month, residents will be encouraged to share their insights through an in-person and virtual forum on Jan. 11 and a community-wide survey. LEARN MORE
What to Read
Zero Waste Lifestyle Resolution Tips for the New Year
Learn the sport of fencing or archery and sword for kids ages 7-12 at Fencing Adventure Camp or Archery and Sword Adventure Camp, Dec. 27-29 or Jan. 2-5. SIGN UP
Create finger puppets, doll clothes, stuffed animals, and more with Winter Hand Sewing Camp for 7-12-year-olds, Dec. 26-29 or Jan. 2-5. REGISTER
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy benefiting Grupo de Mujeres Unidas / United Womens Group at the Santa Rosa Police Department before Jan. 1. LEARN MORE
Schedule Your Appointment for Zero Waste Sonoma Household Hazardous Waste Event on Jan. 2 in Santa Rosa. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT
Call for artists! Join the 21st Annual National Arts Program Exhibition and Competition in Santa Rosa! All ages are welcome. Register by Jan. 5. LEARN MORE
Did You Know?
Residents Can Report Non-Emergency Issues Using MySantaRosa App/Website
MySantaRosa is an online tool that allows residents, businesses and visitors to report and track non-emergency issues within the Santa Rosa city limits 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Non-emergency reportable topics include potholes, streetlight outages, slides, trees or deceased animals in the roadway, litter, and many others. LEARN MORE
