City of Detroit, Michigan sent this bulletin at 05/31/2019 03:00 PM EDT
District 6 Newsletter - May 2019
Dear District 6,
Team Rocky had a wonderful time hosting our 5th Naturalization Ceremony and assisting five beautification projects around the district this month. As summer approaches, there are lots of great resources and events like the ones in this month's e-newsletter. If you would like to request our attendance or the Mobile Office for your community event, see how in this issue!
Thanks,
Raquel
Team Rocky with 40 new US citizens at the Naturalization Ceremony it hosted last Friday in conjunction with USCIS and the Immigration Task Force! Congratulations to all!
Check out our monthly constituent case report for March! Our office is able to help constituents report city concerns, connect to resources, and navigate city services. If you require assistance, please call us at 313-224-2450.
Check out our NEW Community Resource Guide!
This is a directory of small businesses, block clubs, churches, schools, social services, and more curated by our team. This resource guide focuses mostly on District 6 but includes some important city-wide resources too.
Click on the flyer below to be redirected to a map and directory. Please share with your networks!
Attend a Community Resource and Shred Day! There will be food, music, resources - and you can shred your documents for free!
Date: June 1
Time: 10AM-2PM
Location: 5207 Tireman Ave.
Attend a community meeting with Senator Adam Hollier! Topics to be discussed are poverty, criminal justice, environment, health, transportation, education and more!
Date: 3 de junio
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Voyageur Academy (4321 Military St)
Attend a Home Buying Workshop to learn about the process of purchasing a home from the Detroit Land Bank! For more information, call 313-567-4880 ext. 119.
Date: June 4
Time: 6PM
Location: Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, 1211 Trumbull Ave
Alternatives For Girls is hosting a Community Giveaway! There will be free items for girls, women, and families, including clothes, shoes, baby items, furniture, and more! Call 313-361-4000 for more info.
Date: June 8
Time: 10AM-2PM
Location: Alternatives for Girls (903 W Grand Blvd)
Are you or someone you know seeking United States citizenship?
Attend a citizenship workshop! To request an appointment, email amanda@miunited.org or call 313-433-6548.
Date: Jun 8
Time: 10AM-12PM
Location: La Sed Youth and Senior Center (7150 W. Vernor Hwy)
Do you know any youth who would like to run a 5K race this summer? Join FitKids 360 for a FREE 10 week "Couch to 5K Training Series"!
Orientation is June 12 at 6PM and training will take place on Wednesdays from June 12-August 14 from 6:15-7:45PM.
Race day will be on August 17th!
Location: Patton Rec Center (2301 Woodmere)
Are you interested in a community conversation about expanding police surveillance?
Attend a public hearing at the Board of Police Commissioners meeting!
Date: June 13
Time: 6:30PM
Location: 2nd Precinct, St. John Lutheran Church (4950 Oakman Blvd)
Attend Fathers First workshops at the Third Precinct! You'll be able to learn about different topics that will support your journey in fatherhood, including how to build trust and empathy and tackle everyday stressors!
Date:
Next session on June 17 (3rd Mondays of each month)
Time: 6:30-7:30PM
Location: Third Precinct (2875 W. Grand Blvd)
The Detroit Board of Water Commissioners will vote on DWSD Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Rates at its June meeting. There will also be a public hearing on proposed sewer upgrade projects.
If you attend, DWSD customer service staff will be available to meet with you.
Date: June 19
Time: 6PM
Location: Unity Baptist Church (7500 Tireman)
The Third Precinct presents Workshop Wednesdays once a month! In June, you will have a chance to learn about healthy eating!
Date: Next session on June 19
Time: 6-7:45PM
Location: Third Precinct Headquarters (2875 West Grand Blvd)
What's your vision for the Joe Louis Greenway? The Greenway will provide a fun and safe space for people of all abilities to walk, bike, and run.
Join one of these visioning sessions to meet the design team, provide feedback and enjoy refreshments!
There will be sessions throughout the entire city - the one in District 6 will be on June 20 from 6-8PM at Patton Community Center (2301 Woodmere)!
To end their Family Friendly Movie series, the Senate Theater will screen the movie Coco on June 22 at 2PM! Free for all ages. (6324 Michigan Ave.)
Schools throughout the city will host recreation and leisure activities this summer for youth ages 6-17. For more information, call 313-224-1100.
Kemeny Center will be hosting an end of school summer celebration!
There will be food, ice cream, bike repairs, nail painting, inflatables, music, haircuts, and MORE!
Date: June 25
Time: 11:30AM-4PM
Location: Kemeny Center (2260 Fort St)
100% City funding for the decommissioning and demolition of the Joe Louis Arena.
On-Premises and Resort Liquor Licenses within the City of Detroit Redevelopment Project Area for 20 establishments across all 7 districts. Six of those are in District 6.
These liquor licenses can be granted to qualified locations around the city for a discounted price ($23,000).
Acceptance of $14M (granted to the Invest Detroit Foundation from various corporations and foundations) to the Strategic Neighborhood Fund with the purpose of catalyzing parks and greenways within the targeted neighborhoods.
Community Benefits Public Meetings
[June 4 and 18] Meetings regarding "The Mid" development project at 3750 Woodward Ave. 6PM, The Cathedral Church of St. Paul (4800 Woodward Ave.)
Council Member Castañeda-López and staff member Hanan Yahya handed out resources and connected with residents at a College Fair at la Iglesia Roca Eterna last weekend!
Gordie Howe International Bridge Updates
Use this website to keep updated on road closures due to the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge!
Do you have a child with asthma or breathing problems? See below for an opportunity to be a part of a pilot program through the Wayne Children's Healthcare Access Program.
Is your garbage carrier Advanced Disposal? Check out the flyers below to read about changes to their solid waste services! To find out who your garbage carrier is, click here!
See below for a job opportunity as a caregiver!
The Detroit ID is for ALL Detroiters, including returning citizens, homeless individuals, and immigrants regardless of immigration status. Use it to:
Access city services: interact with the Detroit Police Department and Detroit Public Schools
Open utility accounts with DTE and Detroit Water and Sewerage Dept.
Open a checking or savings account with One Detroit Credit Union
Receive discounts at dozens of local businesses and cultural activities across Detroit
