Community and Workshops

Good afternoon, friends, You may have seen in the news on WRAL that the city of Raleigh's Go-Raleigh Access (ADA paratransportation for persons with disabilities) has implemented a new software program which has fundamentally changed the nature of this service in our city. On August 15, 2023, many persons who use this service appeared before city council during public comment to voice their views, concerns and frustration. While council expressed concerns and had questions of transit staff, we feel it necessary to hold another meeting to continue to impress upon city council the urgency of this matter. Therefore, I do request that you come to this meeting to lend your support in this effort. Some of you may have persons with disabiliites in your family who may use this service or may in the future have need of it. See the information below. thanks for your consideration and support. Carolina friends, We were very successful in having our transportation concerns heard at the August 15, 2023 meeting of the Raleigh City Council. Both the council and the staff of the Go Raleigh/Art program have a deeper understanding of our frustrations and how we have been so greatly adversely impacted with […]

Calling all impact-oriented companies, social enterprises, non-profits, universities, and innovators that seek to strengthen Raleigh’s thriving innovation ecosystem. The City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategy and Innovation (aka Office of Yes, And!) is proud to announce the Fall 2023 Impact Partner Grant Request for Proposals. In line with our office’s vision to serve as a model for inclusive innovation and achieve the seemingly impossible, the Impact Partner Grants provide funding to organizations that help underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses start, stay, and grow in Raleigh. Join Cristina Leos, Senior Innovation Strategist for the City of Raleigh, for a virtual information session regarding the Impact Partner Grant program, eligibility, and submission process. All proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on September 15.  Register online

Calling all impact-oriented companies, social enterprises, non-profits, universities, and innovators that seek to strengthen Raleigh’s thriving innovation ecosystem. The City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategy and Innovation (aka Office of Yes, And!) is proud to announce the Fall 2023 Impact Partner Grant Request for Proposals. In line with our office’s vision to serve as a model for inclusive innovation and achieve the seemingly impossible, the Impact Partner Grants provide funding to organizations that help underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses start, stay, and grow in Raleigh. Join Cristina Leos, Senior Innovation Strategist for the City of Raleigh, for a virtual information session regarding the Impact Partner Grant program, eligibility, and submission process. All proposals are due by 11:59 pm ET on September 15. Register online

Dear Supporters of the Raleigh Reparative Resolution: An African American Town Hall will be held this Saturday, 9/9/23, 10:00am to 2:00pm at the John Chavis Center. Details are in the link below. The Raleigh Reparative Justice Resolution's history will be highlighted and discussed.  We are hopeful that many of our Resolution supporters will attend! If you can attend, please be sure to sign up below.  There is no charge but a "ticket" is required. Peace, Deborah Bromiley on behalf of the Raleigh Reparative Justice Working Group https://www.eventbrite.com/e/african-american-town-hall-meeting-tickets-708908162397?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR0yowz3dHaCZMenSYAWENd0vop7VZkNQLbUXPXOx3JXB9B9ieJ5Yt7GN0c

The Wake County Board of Elections is opening its office outside of regular hours to help voters comply with new photo identification requirements. The board is holding an event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 1200 North New Hope Road in Raleigh to allow voters to check their voter status, take their photo and print a new voter ID card. Any registered Wake County voter can take advantage of this ID service during the Sept. 9 event or during normal business hours at the Wake County Board of Elections office in Raleigh. No appointment is necessary and the process should only take a few minutes. Voters will need to provide their name, date of birth, and last four digits of their social security number on a request form. The Sept. 9 event is only available to eligible voters who reside in Wake County. Any voter interested in obtaining a free photo ID for voting purposes must visit their county board of elections office or the Department of Motor Vehicles. Wake County residents can still register to vote or update their information at the event prior to getting a photo ID.

The City hosts the Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange (RNEX) each year in honor of Neighborhoods Month. The event celebrates Raleigh's amazing neighborhoods and brings our neighbors together. This year's theme is "Cultivating Community Culture" and we are excited to discover the communal gifts and strengths that exist in our neighborhoods! The community event will be held at Carolina Pines Community Center on Friday, September 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stop by to join the free event - no registration required. Join us to enjoy some of the following activities: Learn About City Programs: Meet staff from City of Raleigh departments and learn about capacity-building and neighborhood programming. Storytelling: Hear from spoken word artist Donna Washington Acrobatics: Be amazed by the Kenya Safari Acrobats Music: Enjoy samba reggae music from Batala Durham Kids Art Lab: Create cool art with one of Raleigh’s amazing artists, Shannon Newby  Food Trucks: Indulge in some yummy cuisine! The first 250 people to arrive will get a ticket for free food. Interactive DEI Session: Register to attend our "Cultivating and Connecting Communities through Conversation" Session to learn more about your shared and differing identities and outlooks with your peers. We hope to see you there! Please reach out to commserv@raleighnc.gov with any questions about the event.

Join us for the 19th Annual Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange. No registration is required for this family-friendly, free event. Interested in attending? Learn more about the Raleigh Neighborhood Exchange. We hope to see you there!

**Community Meeting - September 20, 2023** Raleigh Housing Authority welcomes the Community to meet with the Heritage Park Development & Planning Team To receive ongoing project information and updates register at: https://forms.gle/5gBSCWJGT75VRaQ76 For more information contact: Bridget Wall-Lennon or Vanessa Powell BLWall Consulting Email: BLWC@BLWallConsulting.com Phone: 919-275-5721

Please share with your neighbors... Roanoke Park Party one week from today! Fingers crossed we get as beautiful a day as today! We need volunteers to make this big event happen on 9/23. Please use the following link to sign up to help !! And scan here to donate:

Join the Department of Equity and Inclusion's Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program and Lanier Construction Company for the "Meet the General Contractors Workshop"! At this event you will learn about: Subcontracting opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses The subcontractor solicitation process The pre-qualification process Please register in advance for this event. For more information, contact mwbe@raleighnc.gov or 919-996-5740.