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  • Virtual NC HUB and NC DBE Certification Quarterly Session

    Virtual Meeting

    Are you a minority or woman-owned business owner? Are you looking to expand your opportunities for exposure? Do you want more opportunities to increase your cash flow? If you answered “YES” to these questions, this information session is for you! If your business is not certified, please join the City of Raleigh's MWBE Program, NC DOA/HUB Office, and the NC DOT/DBE Office to learn the requirements and process to apply for certification. Benefits of Certification as HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) & DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise): Increased exposure to business and procurement opportunities Addition of your business to the online directory Receive bid notices from all government organizations Provides opportunities for business development And, more… Who should apply? The business must be 51% or more owned and controlled by the following minority groups: Black Americans Hispanic Americans Pacific Asian Americans American Indians Females Disabled - A person with disability as defined in G.S. 168-1 or G.S. 168A-3 Disadvantaged - A person who is socially and economically disadvantaged as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 637

  • Public Meetings on Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030

    Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    The City is currently drafting the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, which will guide how the City uses federal and local funds to address homelessness, serve low- and moderate-income communities, and create affordable housing over the next five years. The 5-year Plan includes:  Goals and Objectives Building affordable apartments for low-income residents Grants to help the homeless and vulnerable populations Locating affordable housing near transit Workforce Training Programs Geographic priority areas within the City Updates to Citizen Participation Plan The City will be holding six public meetings throughout Raleigh in the fall to discuss this 5-year Plan. More information about the public hearings can be found below and on the City website. Join us for the first community meeting on Thursday, October 3, Method Community Center, 514 Method Rd., Raleigh 27607 – 6:00 to 8:00p.m. – Pioneer Room Additional Meetings Date Time Location October 9, 2024 (new date) 6 - 8p.m. Virtual Meeting October 10, 2024 6 - 8p.m. Chavis Community Center October 15, 2024 6 - 8p.m. Sertoma Arts Center October 17, 2024 (Disponible en Español) 6 - 8p.m. Green Road Community Center October 24, 2024 6 - 8p.m. Carolina Pines Community Center For additional information, please email cd.info@raleighnc.gov or call […]

  • Unused and Expired Medicine Drop-Off Event – Falls River

    Falls River Pharmacy 10930 Raven Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC

    Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked. Falls River Pharmacy at 10930 Raven Ridge Rd Wegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Dr

  • Unused and Expired Medicine Drop-Off Event – Wegmans

    Wegmans Wake Town 1200 Wake Towne Dr, Raleigh, NC

    Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked. Falls River Pharmacy at 10930 Raven Ridge Rd Wegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Dr

  • Transportation and Treats Community Event!

    Marsh Creek Community Center 3050 N. New Hope Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun and information at our Transportation and Treats community event! Don your favorite Halloween costume and join us for a chance to meet the Raleigh Transportation staff and get answers to all your transportation questions, from parking and leaf collection to Bus Rapid Transit. With all divisions of Raleigh Transportation on hand, it's the perfect opportunity to get to know the team behind our city’s services. Enjoy treats for kids and the young at heart, and don’t miss your chance to register for a fabulous grand prize! For more details, check out our Transportation and Treats Community Event page. We can’t wait to see you there!

  • Raleigh Arts Commission Intro to Grant Funding Workshop 1

    Kiwanis Park 2525 Noble Road

    Intro to Grant Funding Workshop for 2025-2026City of Raleigh Arts Commission Grants Interested in learning more about the City of Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant program and whether your nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for this funding? Two one-hour Intro to Grant Funding Workshops will be offered this fall and are open to anyone interested in learning more about the Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant program. The workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. This session is on Oct. 30, but another session will be held Nov. 2. The Intro to Grant Funding Workshop introduces potential applicants to the Raleigh Arts Commission’s work and explores in general how grant funding processes work, with a goal of helping participants decide whether or not this grant program and/or any other is a good fit for their organization. Note that Raleigh nonprofits that have never received Arts Commission grant funding before and plan to apply for a 2025-2026 grant are required to attend one of the two workshop sessions scheduled. Intro to Grant Funding Workshop Session 1: When: Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Kiwanis Community Center, 2525 Noble Road, Raleigh Cost: Free Register online for this workshop.

  • Raleigh Arts Commission Intro to Grant Funding Workshop 2

    Kiwanis Park 2525 Noble Road

    Intro to Grant Funding Workshop for 2025-2026City of Raleigh Arts Commission Grants Interested in learning more about the City of Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant program and whether your nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for this funding? Two one-hour Intro to Grant Funding Workshops will be offered this fall and are open to anyone interested in learning more about the Raleigh Arts Commission’s grant program. The workshops are free, but pre-registration is required. This session is on Nov. 2, but another session will be held Oct. 30. The Intro to Grant Funding Workshop introduces potential applicants to the Raleigh Arts Commission’s work and explores in general how grant funding processes work, with a goal of helping participants decide whether or not this grant program and/or any other is a good fit for their organization. Note that Raleigh nonprofits that have never received Arts Commission grant funding before and plan to apply for a 2025-2026 grant are required to attend one of the two workshop sessions scheduled. Intro to Grant Funding Workshop Session 2: When: Saturday, Nov. 2 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Kiwanis Community Center, 2525 Noble Road, Raleigh Cost: Free Register online for this workshop.

  • Method Community Park Improvements Open House

    Method Road Community Center 514 Method Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    We will hold an Open House in the Pioneers Building at Method Community Park. We will display a proposed new site plan with additional amenities including a splash pad and community plaza for the community to review and provide feedback. The staff and design team will be available to answer questions and help record feedback. Learn more about the Method Community Park Improvements. Ages: AllCost: Free

  • Fire Station 3 Community Meeting

    John P. (Top) Greene 401 MLK Jr Blvd, Raleigh

    Join us for a community meeting about the replacement of Fire Station 3. The meeting will feature a brief history of Fire Station 3 and an opportunity to view renderings of the new station design. Light refreshments will be available. Thursday, Nov. 145 p.m. to 7 p.m. John P. "Top" Greene Community Center401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Raleigh, NC 27601

  • Hillsborough Street Virtual Town Hall

    Join Us on Nov. 20! Join the staff of Live It Up! Hillsborough Street for a virtual lunchtime Town Hall! We'll be talking about the health of the street as well as have smaller breakout spaces for in-depth discussions relevant to our three main departments: Engagement, Clean & Safe and Economic Development. This event will be virtual, free to attend and open to all! Registration is requested. Agenda 12:00 pm | Welcome 12:05 pm | General Street Updates 12:15 pm | Breakout Rooms (choice of Economic Development, Engagement or Clean & Safe) 12:50 pm | Wrap-Up 1:00 pm | Event Closes Register Now

  • Reflecting Raleigh: Ask-A-Planner – Virtual

    Virtual Meeting

    Attend an upcoming Ask-A-Planner to ask questions about Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan. City staff are interested in engaging with residents, sharing information, and learning about their vision for the future of Raleigh. Over the next year, the City will be hosting a series of Community Conversations on the following topics: Affordable Housing Stormwater Trees Sustainable Infrastructure & Services Neighborhoods Transportation & Mobility Sustainability and equity will be at the heart of every conversation. We want to hear from you at any of the Reflecting Raleigh events.

  • Reflecting Raleigh: Ask-A-Planner

    Carolina Pines Community Center 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Attend an upcoming Ask-A-Planner to ask questions about Reflecting Raleigh: The Next Comprehensive Plan. City staff are interested in engaging with residents, sharing information, and learning about their vision for the future of Raleigh. Over the next year, the City will be hosting a series of Community Conversations on the following topics: Affordable Housing Stormwater Trees Sustainable Infrastructure & Services Neighborhoods Transportation & Mobility Sustainability and equity will be at the heart of every conversation. We want to hear from you at any of the Reflecting Raleigh events.