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Save The Date: Neighborhood Exchange & Leadership Awards!

Celebrate, Dream and Learn About Strengthening Our Neighborhoods by attending the City of Charlotte's 2017 Neighborhood Exchange & Leadership Awards, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, September 23 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Each attendee will have the opportunity to propose topics for discussion and you'll be able to participate in the discussions that matter most to you!

Stay for lunch to be inspired while celebrating friends and neighborhoods working to keep our community strong. Come meet community leaders. Share ideas, accomplishments and inspire others by sharing what you are doing to better our community.

For more information on this free event, CLICK HERE! If you are interested in becoming a resource or neighborhood partner, email us or call 704.336.3380.

 

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June is National Healthy Homes Month!

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes is excited to kick off the 2nd Annual National Healthy Homes Month this month!

Almost 6 million homes in the U.S. have moderate to severe physical infrastructure problems and approximately 30 million have indoor environmental hazards. National Healthy Homes Month is a multifaceted outreach campaign which aims to help families identify health hazards as well as provide the education and resources necessary to help address them.

Would you like to get involved? HUD's Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes created the 2017 National Healthy Homes Month Planning Guide to help you with everything from planning local events in support of National Healthy Homes Month to sample templates of fact sheets as well as messaging to get the word out! The 2017 National Healthy Home Month Planning Guide is your one-stop-shop to making National Healthy Homes Month 2017 a success!

Together, we can help more families take action to protect themselves from housing-related health hazards.

For more information, CLICK HERE and to learn more about City of Charlotte's Housing Programs, CLICK HERE. 

 

 

Fast Five: Check out what's going on in local communities

  • City of Charlotte to Launch HousingCLT Coming This Fall
    • The City of Charlotte has launched a Charlotte-Mecklenburg landlord liaison consortium called HousingCLT, which will create a unified, collaborative approach among landlords, service providers and homeless households to increase housing opportunities in Charlotte-Mecklenburg through education, outreach and coordination.
       
  • Neighborhood Training: Building Welcoming Neighborhoods
    • We have all experienced being the new person to a job, neighborhood, team or other situation. There are always unspoken rules and habits that take time to learn. Grasping the culture of a new situation can be intimidating, however once we have adapted, those feelings quickly fade. Our greater Charlotte community is home to neighbors from over 114 countries. We may be well-intended in our neighborliness, but are we really aware and sensitive to what being a good neighbor looks like across different cultures? In this workshop we will explore cultural diversity in the context of neighborhoods. We will share stories, ideas and strategies for building an authentic, inclusive and welcoming community for all people. REGISTER HERE.

  • Need a speaker for your next community meeting?
    • We've got you covered. From more than 45 topics ranging from recycling to CIP projects, Need a Speaker can connect you to more than 90 speakers who can tailor a presentation to fit your meeting's needs.
  • Civic Leadership Academy Application Period Opens Monday, June 12
    • The City of Charlotte will be accepting applications starting Monday, June 12 through July 14, 2017, for the Civic Leadership Academy. The City of Charlotte's Civic Leadership Academy is a free, 11-session course specifically designed for residents like you - Charlotteans who are ready to take the next step in being community leaders and improving the quality of life in all of Charlotte's neighborhoods. The Civic Leadership Academy will provide participants the opportunity to grow in their leadership, analyze issues using data, connect with decision makers and other Charlotte leaders, and make a difference in their communities. To learn more and to apply, CLICK HERE.

  • Code Enforcement Tip of the Month
    • Reminder: Auto repair is not a permitted use in a residential area. Auto sales are permitted but are limited to three vehicles per calendar year. A violation of this ordinance could result in monetary citations.