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Upcoming Events and Engagement Opportunities
Attend a Neighborhood Matching Grant Pre-Application Workshop To Learn How Your Neighborhood Can Receive Up To $25k! The Neighborhood Matching Grants Program (NMG) awards up to $25,000 to eligible neighborhood-based organizations to complete projects including art, beautification, signage, festivals, sustainability, safety improvements, community gardens, recreational features and more! Applications are accepted March 1, June 1, and September 1, annually. Organizations match funds received with at least 50% volunteer labor, the remaining match may be in the form of more volunteer labor, cash, or in-kind donations (equipment, supplies, professional services, etc.). Participation in a pre-application workshop is required. To get started, register to attend a workshop in-person or online via Zoom.
Apply for the FY24 AmeriCorps Member Position Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB) is hiring in partnership with Resilience Corps NC! We’re looking for a talented, outgoing individual to serve as Engagement and Education AmeriCorps Specialist starting in September 2023 and ending in July 2024. The purpose of this AmeriCorps position is to expand the scope and capacity of Keep Charlotte Beautiful to conduct effective volunteer outreach and provide environmental education within Charlotte, with an emphasis on underserved, low-income, and non-traditional communities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The ideal candidate will be able to work a 40 hour work week and some weekend events, carry objects in excess of 25 pounds, and walk at least two miles in variable weather conditions.
This position includes a living stipend starting at $25,000, opportunities for professional development, and a $6895 Education Award upon completion of the 1700 hour service term.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
It's Time to Get Involved and Shape Your Community! Community Area Planning builds upon the vision and goals in the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan and provides more detailed guidance regarding development, infrastructure, transportation, and other quality-of-life factors. The city will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop draft plans for 14 planning areas over the next two years.
City staff will host a number of in-person and virtual workshops for each of the 14 locations for residents to provide input on the development of their community.
Register for a workshop to learn about the Community Area Planning process and to share your input regarding future development and growth in your area.
Visit cltfuture2040.com for additional information. TravelSafely Pilot Available in South End Wishing for a more connected travel experience? There’s an app for that! Download the TravelSafely app on Apple App Store or Google Play Store to help make our streets safer. Visit publicinput.com/travelsafelyclt to learn more and provide feedback. Free Fire Extinguisher Training for the Community! The Charlotte Fire Department Fire & Life Safety Education division offers free fire extinguisher training for city of Charlotte residents and businesses to prepare them for fire emergencies. The primary goal of the fire extinguisher training is to educate citizens on proper fire evacuation procedures. The program will familiarize residents with the general principles of fire safety, fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting.
*This program is not a live fire training*
Registration is required. Complete one registration per person.
Free Fire Extinguisher Training Date: Thursday, June 1 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Location: CFD Headquarters, 500 Dalton Ave. Charlotte, NC 28206
Training on Demand: Vision Zero - Strategies to Improve Public Safety Our streets are our responsibility! Vision Zero is a data-driven approach to traffic safety that focuses public dollars on areas that statistically create the most public benefit. In this workshop, the Charlotte Department of Transportation’s Vision Zero Community Coordinator shares how this initiative seeks to improve public safety and end traffic fatalities through education, enforcement and engineering projects like crosswalks, bike lanes and better street lighting. The city of Charlotte is committed to continuing work with the community to increase safety, health and mobility for all users. If you missed the workshop, view the replay. This and other trainings can be found on the Community Engagement Training on Demand page.
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