[Summit] Fw: City of Providence Community Announcements + Upcoming Events!

Mon Aug 9 03:09:55 UTC 2021

   ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Benoit, David <dbenoit at providenceri.gov>Cc: Batista, Alexandra <abatista at providenceri.gov>; Agonia, Theresa <tagonia at providenceri.gov>Sent: Friday, August 6, 2021, 05:11:21 PM EDTSubject: City of Providence Community Announcements + Upcoming Events!

Dear Community Leaders,

I hope this email finds you well and in good health. 

We would like to share with you some upcoming announcements and things to be on the lookout for here in Providence. As always, please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you or any additional information that you may need! 

Rent Relief RI

The need to provide safe, affordable housing for every member of our community has never been more critical. RIHousing is providing rental and utility relief payments to help eligible renters maintain housing stability. RentReliefRI Call Center Now Open: If you are a RI renter or landlord that is applying for assistance through RentReliefRI and has questions, representatives are available to assist at 1-855-608-8756. Hours of Operation: M-F: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

REMINDER: Providence Recreational Vehicle Illegal Use Hotline

Mayor Elorza and Providence Police condemned recent vandalism of a Providence Park recently by ATVs and remind the public that ATVs and dirt bikes are illegal and present a danger to the public. The Providence Police Dept. will continue to take these illegal vehicles off our streets and will work to ensure that those responsible for any damage are held accountable. Residents are encouraged to report the location or operation of an illegal recreational vehicle by contacting the Providence, RI Police Dept. at (401) 680-8288.

August 10: Providence Guaranteed Income Community Meeting

The City of Providence is excited to announce the launch of the Providence Guaranteed Income Pilot, in partnership with Amos House and Dorcas International. The pilot will provide 110 residents of Providence with $500 a month for one year. To be eligible, residents must have an income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Participants will be selected via lottery. The City will be hosting a second virtual informational meeting for the community on 8/10 at 7:00. Go to Pvdgi.com for Zoom links, more information on how and when to apply, a calendar of community meetings, and information on where to get application assistance. 

REMINDER: Download the Passport Parking App

If you haven’t already, download the Passport parking application. The Passport Parking App allows you to conveniently pay for parking from anywhere by your mobile device. 

Blackstone Woods Park Trails Ribbon Cutting – 8/11

Join us on 8/11 to celebrate the revitalization of Blackstone Woods Park on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 5:00 PM. To make the park more accessible and safer for visitors, we revitalized the infrastructure and trails. New stormwater management features and soil stabilization will make certain that the park is available for generations to come.

Additionally, We’ve improved the appearance and functionality of the park by adding attractive fencing along the trails, to serve the dual purpose of ensuring that the park looks and feels safe and that the wildlife and native plants of this fragile ecosystem are protected. To unify the City’s urban trail network, we will install rail maps and interpretive signage at Blackstone Woods that coordinate those recently installed at the City’s sister park on the west end, Neutaconkanut Hill.

Hope to see you there!

EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD Free Summer Meals!

EAT, PLAY, LEARN increases access to high quality, affordable, and educational summer programs for youth in Providence. For more information, please check out the press release here. The City of Providence Parks Department and Rhode Island Department of Education will be serving FREE SUMMER MEALS to all children and teens, 18 and under through the Summer Meal Program, which ensures children receive healthy meals when school is out! (See flyer attached). 

Open Vaccination Appointments

The City of Providence team has been out and about speaking with residents about the importance of getting vaccinated and providing free PPE. Check out VaccinatePVD.com for open vaccine appointments!

City of Providence #TakeitOutside Parklets Initiative

Do you own a business in the City of Providence that is looking to #TakeItOutside? 

In partnership with The Steel Yard Industrial Arts Non-profit, Mayor Jorge Elorza and the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism are offering a limited quantity of one-of-a-kind artist-designed parklets to help businesses make use of the outdoor space around them. Designed to fit two parking spaces, there are several variations for how the kit of parts can be used again and again. While supplies last, priority will be given to requests from restaurants, retailers, and nonprofit organizations located outside of Downtown and women/BIPOC owned businesses. Funding was made possible through the Rhode Island Commerce Take It Outside initiative.

For more information, please visit https://thinkpvd.com and fill out the Special Event application to request a parklet! If you have any other questions, please reach out to Lizzie Araujo at laraujo at providenceri.gov

FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Please visit their website for more information. 

Best,

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David B Benoit
Community Relations Coordinator
Pronoun: he/him/his
Office of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza
Providence City Hall
25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
Dbenoit at providenceri.gov
(857) 207-0722 Call to Connect |PVD311
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