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<div><b>From:</b> Gina Raimondo <communications@governor.ri.gov></div><div><b>To:</b> <br></div><div><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 3:45:58 PM EST</div><div><b>Subject:</b> My New Year's Resolution</div><div><br clear="none"></div>
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<div><span style="color:rgb(60, 98, 142);font-family:Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">As we cap off this difficult year, I’m excited to start fresh in 2021 and continue the challenging but essential process of getting Rhode Island vaccinated against COVID-19. </span></div>
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<div><span style="color:rgb(60, 98, 142);font-family:Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">I made this short video to talk about my New Year’s Resolution for 2021.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(60, 98, 142);">This year has been tough for all Rhode Island businesses, so next year, my family and I are going to try harder to shop local, support neighborhood businesses, and do what we can to help the economy rebuild one small business at a time. Shopping local has always been a priority, but it</span><span style="font-size:14px;">’</span><span style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(60, 98, 142);">s more important now than ever. </span>
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<div><span style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;color:rgb(60, 98, 142);">From my family to yours, wishing all Rhode Islanders a happy and healthy new year.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:14px;color:rgb(60, 98, 142);font-family:Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Gina Raimondo</span></div>
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<p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Happy Holidays! I hope this email finds you well and in good health.
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asymptomatic and between
the ages of 18 and 39, call your primary care physician and be sure to
get tested. For more information on the local response to COVID-19, <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fclick.icptrack.com%2ficp%2frelay.php%3fr%3d32158055%26msgid%3d518790%26act%3dQP2J%26c%3d184633%26destination%3dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.providenceri.gov%252Fpema%252Fcovid-19-resources%252F%26cf%3d9009%26v%3df48c987d9ced4462f090ae46c3fc13d974b01735cdab973ad42741dce6e763d6&c=E,1,w7yGStUUy4QPGxTTvIqKJOBUDnTGu83pOyU3yC0jPEHfYxaFS4MsfesgM1eyD86v1U9-cj5XgfKnqtYCz2kKxkOfdZYmkF4nmVgZHduq4BxsUqv_&typo=1" class="" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">resources</a> <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fclick.icptrack.com%2ficp%2frelay.php%3fr%3d32158055%26msgid%3d518790%26act%3dQP2J%26c%3d184633%26destination%3dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.providenceri.gov%252Fpema%252Fcop-operations-updates%252F%26cf%3d9009%26v%3d9912424c8db676fdf69f1b621e15209da036dfd2c777736e9c320d4b0cc0cb22&c=E,1,CB7sAQycMBkotSx8pQ0UGrbMgyqLnuXrubO0fv4vvej57HJYQDb1LxDuMZZNW4rArxAS6ImohRfhTCX7jIhhk7uInNMIUaLjCpqnr4Te1FfnRPgg9vw,&typo=1" class="" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">or
operational changes</a>, residents can visit our <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fclick.icptrack.com%2ficp%2frelay.php%3fr%3d32158055%26msgid%3d518790%26act%3dQP2J%26c%3d184633%26destination%3dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.providenceri.gov%252Fpema%252Ffaqs-covid-19%252F%26cf%3d9009%26v%3daf427a8abcb19fad151cc69e42c06b4a328502a3759a411a7344616085cad584&c=E,1,r0UtUrTFZzdDL61Rt9y4lZhcxELxCa9Z01MC2TnNnmv-9-0MOCfDjGhe675Xh2s50Vq5NvMSBrQX5q7Ct4Xqp3NAdJx7d8mGWEktw5ZNFbIsGrrnQJGqoXM,&typo=1" class="" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>,
call to connect to the Mayor’s Center for City Services by dialing 3-1-1, visiting <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fclick.icptrack.com%2ficp%2frelay.php%3fr%3d32158055%26msgid%3d518790%26act%3dQP2J%26c%3d184633%26destination%3dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.providenceri.gov%252Fpvd-311%252F%26cf%3d9009%26v%3d8e21de4eb29c3f2e8cdda7f0b19e08d4c863eeb03e538e3eff6d33ad41ff883c&c=E,1,8L9SIcdXiywF3ZoNLzY4S9FYf_Pi7YSJUWTRhWleuoMQgT-2FYay7Un-PoWJ0ZPRT7zk_gnEMxJO49Nmp-LoY6Bl1t9UuZdfx8_80IDqj_yoFtMXeXb2T5wzusc,&typo=1" class="" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.PVD311.com</a> or
downloading the PVD311 mobile app on your smart phone for 24/7 access. Please visit
<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.providenceri.gov%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2020%2f05%2fBilingual-testing-flyer.png&c=E,1,SbBvLpeYhDnc5xygqoWn4pyuPZz3SDJ1sZPwCR7OEVLBcXcmYXKfpWB5bycRPZkai80LMHDN6wH3EenhYTBlElMQ9qB1QlJ2It5SKBGm4wFivZ51QOrtRLX-VA,,&typo=1" class="" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">
THIS LINK</a> for a complete list of testing sites.</font></div><div class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"> <br></font></div><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b><u>Deadline: January 1: City Nominations for Eighteenth Annual MLK Hall of Fame Awards</u></b></font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Please remember to submit your letters
of nominations for the City’s eighteenth annual Reverend Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Letters of nomination
will be accepted
<b><u>until</u></b> <b>Friday, January 1, 2021</b>. Letters of
nomination are preferred to be submitted electronically to Andi Wheeler,
Director of the Human Relations Commission, at <a href="mailto:AWheeler@providenceri.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AWheeler@providenceri.gov</a>.
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b><u>REMINDER: Download the Passport Parking App</u></b></font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Parking meters in Providence will no
longer be accepting credit cards in 2021. We encourage city residents
currently using credit cards for parking meters to download the
<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.providenceri.gov%2fparking%2f&c=E,1,00muuHK5HOJyml_CD9tg43J9k7J8U1ENTJOWjJmsvR7TF8riIMZJ9PGUBvXE3ErOpxx7i7xa2bSNVZ7o6hWJ6hYOo5wseXDNWxEJq7OF&typo=1" class="" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">
Passport parking application</a>. The Passport Parking App allows you to conveniently pay for parking from anywhere by your mobile device.
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"> </font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b>Announcements/Upcoming Meetings: </b></font></p><font size="3">
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b><u>January 29: Free Curbside Pick-up of Christmas Trees
</u></b></font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">This week, the City of Providence
announced that free, curbside pick-up of Christmas trees will take place
from Monday, January 4 through Friday, January 29 on regularly
scheduled trash pickup days. All trees collected by the City will
be delivered to the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and
recycled into compost.
</font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"> </font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Any Providence resident wishing to
take advantage of this free service must place their tree at their curb
on the day of the week that trash and recycling pick-up is normally
provided in their neighborhood. Trees must be free of all contaminants,
such as garland, tinsel, lights, ornaments and should not be placed in a
bag.</font></p><font size="3">
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b><u>Deadline: February 12: City of Providence Extends Homestead Recertification Application Deadline</u></b></font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Today, the City announced the
extension of the homestead recertification application deadline. The
deadline has been extended a month from Friday, January 15 to Friday,
February 12, 2021, to accommodate residents who received notifications
via mail later than expected. </font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"> </font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">For the first time, residents can file a <a href="https://e.providenceri.gov/homestead-recertification/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">streamlined application online</a> or apply in person in the City Assessor’s Office, Room 208 of Providence City Hall. Residents can
also <a href="https://e.providenceri.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/HomesteadOwnerOccupied2020v2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">download a copy of the application online</a> or request a paper application be mailed to them for completion.
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b><u>City of Providence Charts Bold New Course for Affordable Housing</u></b></font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">This month, the City of Providence
unveiled the City’s Anti-Displacement and Comprehensive Housing Strategy
(the Strategy) and first-ever City Affordable Housing Bond. As COVID-19
amplifies the critical housing needs facing Providence residents, the
City’s comprehensive housing plan builds an actionable 10-year road map
for policy recommendations, new programs and housing investments. Key
findings outlined in the plan include:</font></p><font size="3">
</font><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b>Providence households are cost-burdened</b></font></li><li class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b>The City’s older housing stock creates challenges
</b></font></li><li class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b>Extremely low-Income households are underserved</b></font></li><li class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b>Housing choice and type are limited in several areas of the City</b></font></li></ul><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">The key findings reflect Providence’s
diverse housing ecosystem and the varying needs of renters, homeowners,
landlords, developers, and community members. They helped shape the
programmatic, policy, and regulatory approaches the City will
take to advance affordable housing, including:</font></p><font size="3">
</font><ul style="margin-top:0in;" type="disc"><li class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Identifying <b>new financial resources</b> to invest in Providence’s existing housing stock to <b>preserve and enhance</b> its affordability and quality.</font></li><li class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Building upon <b>collaborative partnerships</b> to leverage existing housing resources with new funding sources in targeted areas to accomplish shared goals of <b>safe and healthy housing, increased prosperity
for all residents, and improved quality of life citywide.</b></font></li><li class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Encouraging <b>price diversity</b> in
all new housing construction through incentive programs that both ease
the cost development and create safer, affordable units in underserved
areas.</font></li><li class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Implementing <b>innovative regulatory changes and new policies </b>to
allow for creative housing solutions including increased homeownership,
more robust rehabilitation of existing housing, incremental density
in areas close to transit and job centers and reducing displacement of
long-term Providence residents.</font></li></ul><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">A full overview of recommended policy
and programmatic changes, including recommended funding strategies, is
available in the draft report, <a href="http://www.providenceri.gov/planning/comprehensive-housing-strategy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>here</b></a>.</font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"> </font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">As the City anticipates the release of
the Anti-Displacement and Comprehensive Housing Strategy, the public is
encouraged to review the draft report and provide comments over the
next 30 days. The City will integrate community feedback
into the final plan, to be released in early 2021. For more information
about the Strategy—including how to submit feedback—visit the City’s
website,
<a href="http://www.providenceri.gov/planning/comprehensive-housing-strategy/" class="enhancr_card_9559707177" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. For more information & to read the full press release, please click
<a href="https://www.providenceri.gov/city-providence-charts-bold-new-course-affordable-housing/" class="enhancr_card_0070545582" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">
here</a>. </font></p><div><br></div><div id="ydp2ad14682enhancr_card_9559707177" class="ydp2ad14682yahoo-link-enhancr-card ydp2ad14682ymail-preserve-class ydp2ad14682ymail-preserve-style" style="max-width:400px;font-family:YahooSans, Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" data-url="http://www.providenceri.gov/planning/comprehensive-housing-strategy/" data-type="YENHANCER" data-size="MEDIUM" contenteditable="false"><a href="http://www.providenceri.gov/planning/comprehensive-housing-strategy/" style="text-decoration-line: none !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; text-decoration-color: currentcolor !important; color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important;" class="ydp2ad14682yahoo-enhancr-cardlink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><table class="ydp2ad14682card-wrapper ydp2ad14682yahoo-ignore-table" style="max-width:400px" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="400"><table class="ydp2ad14682card ydp2ad14682yahoo-ignore-table" style="max-width:400px;border-width:1px;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(224, 228, 233);border-radius:2px" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td class="ydp2ad14682card-primary-image-cell" style="background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); 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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b><u>City of Providence Continues Home Delivery Youth Meal Distribution</u></b></font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">This month, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza in
partnership with the Providence Parks Department, the Providence
Recreation Department, and Sodexo announced a transition from outdoor
grab-and-go dinner sites to an at-home multi-day food distribution
program for Providence youth. </font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"> </font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Providence is the only municipality in
Rhode Island currently offering door-to-door home meal delivery and
continues to prioritize increasing food accessibility to support youth
and families in accordance with State and City COVID-19 guidelines
and best practices. As temperatures drop, days are shorter, City
departments have mobilized to deliver nutritious grocery bags and meals
directly to Providence youth. City staff began making deliveries on <b>Tuesday</b> and <b>Thursday</b> afternoons beginning
on <b>Thursday, December 3.</b></font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"> </font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Tuesday boxes include cold items and
pre-packed meals to be served warm. Tuesday boxes will contain meal
items for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning. Thursday food
deliveries consists of fresh grocery items for Thursday evening,
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.</font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"> </font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">310 youth are currently signed up for
the at-home meal distribution program. Routes are currently at capacity,
but a waitlist has been started. To participate, a parent or guardian
must sign a waiver form. A full list of COVID-19 resources
can be found at <a href="https://www.providenceri.gov/pema/faqs-covid-19/" class="enhancr_card_0400571637" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PVDCOVID19.com.</a></font></p><div><br></div><div id="ydp6e7d5224enhancr_card_0400571637" class="ydp6e7d5224yahoo-link-enhancr-card ydp6e7d5224yahoo-link-enhancr-not-allow-cover ydp6e7d5224ymail-preserve-class ydp6e7d5224ymail-preserve-style" style="max-width:400px;font-family:YahooSans, Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" data-url="https://www.providenceri.gov/pema/faqs-covid-19/" data-type="YENHANCER" data-size="MEDIUM" contenteditable="false"><a href="https://www.providenceri.gov/pema/faqs-covid-19/" style="text-decoration-line: none !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; text-decoration-color: currentcolor !important; color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important;" class="ydp6e7d5224yahoo-enhancr-cardlink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><table class="ydp6e7d5224card-wrapper ydp6e7d5224yahoo-ignore-table" style="max-width:400px" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="400"><table class="ydp6e7d5224card ydp6e7d5224yahoo-ignore-table" style="max-width:400px;border-width:1px;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(224, 228, 233);border-radius:2px" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><table class="ydp6e7d5224card-info ydp6e7d5224yahoo-ignore-table" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-size: auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; max-width: 400px; border-radius: 0px 0px 2px 2px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(224, 228, 233);" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color:#ffffff;padding:16px 0 16px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-radius:0 0 0 2px"></td><td style="vertical-align:middle;padding:12px 24px 16px 12px;width:99%;font-family:YahooSans, Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;border-radius:0 0 2px 0"><h2 class="ydp6e7d5224card-title" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-family: YahooSans, Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 40, 42); max-width: 314px;">Providence COVID-19 Information - City of Providence</h2><p class="ydp6e7d5224card-description" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(151, 155, 167);">COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) Frequently Asked Questions for Providence RI</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><p></p><font size="3">
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b><u>Free Professional Development Training: </u></b></font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">The City of Providence’s Office of
Economic Opportunity in partnership with Rhode Island College will be
delivering a free 8-hour professional development training for
organizations providing workforce development programming. The purpose
of this training is to improve competencies necessary to address mental
health and substance misuse related needs for your clients.</font></p><font size="3">
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Funded by the Governor's Workforce Board Real Jobs Rhode Island, this training will be offered for free and virtually.</font></p><font size="3">
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b>Please fill out the following form
to express your interest in participating in this free professional
development training. Your responses will ensure that the training as
relevant and useful to your organization as possible. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch5Cjouf2h0WI_VaVOB7qN7B2slamEBedPY6TqSRSYkta5RA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click
here for the form</a>.</b></font></p><font size="3">
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to me via email at <a href="mailto:cfonseca@providenceri.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cfonseca@providenceri.gov</a>.
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><b><u>Small Business Spotlight</u></b></font></p><font size="3">
</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">The Providence Business Loan Fund
(PBLF) is proud to announce Nunez Fruits Market as a recent recipient of
emergency relief funds. The $70,000 loan will provide working capital
to support continued expansion and the addition of two new
positions, including a butcher! In addition to Nunez’s, since April
PBLF has approved 25 emergency loans to support Providence-based
adversely impacted by COVID-19 totaling over $1.5 million. To learn more
about PBLF—including eligibility requirements for
emergency loans—visit <a href="http://www.providencebusinessloanfund.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">providencebusinessloanfund.com</a></font></p><font size="3">
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3">Strolling down Broad St. this season?
Be sure to stop into the market and check out their vast selection of
fresh fruits and vegetables!</font></p><font size="3">
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</font><p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><font size="3"><i>*Residents who have questions
regarding any of the above are encouraged to call to connect to the
Mayor’s Center for City Services by dialing 3-1-1 or by visiting <a href="https://www.providenceri.gov/pvd-311/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PVD311.com</a>.
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<p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><b>LaJuan Allen</b> <br>
<i>Deputy Director of Community Relations</i> <br>
Office of Community Relations</p>
<p class="ydp904eebe5yiv8786183820MsoNormal"><i>Preferred Pronouns: he/him/his</i> <br>
Providence City Hall <br>
25 Dorrance Street <br>
Providence, RI 02903 <br>
<a href="mailto:LAllen@providenceri.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LAllen@providenceri.gov</a> <br>
(401) 680-5743 | Ext: 5743 <br>
Call to Connect | <a href="https://www.providenceri.gov/pvd-311/" class="enhancr_card_9586448339" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PVD311</a></p><div><br></div><div id="ydp5cd5fb82enhancr_card_9586448339" class="ydp5cd5fb82yahoo-link-enhancr-card ydp5cd5fb82yahoo-link-enhancr-not-allow-cover ydp5cd5fb82ymail-preserve-class ydp5cd5fb82ymail-preserve-style" style="max-width: 400px; font-family: YahooSans, Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; position: relative;" data-url="https://www.providenceri.gov/pvd-311/" data-type="YENHANCER" data-size="MEDIUM" contenteditable="false"><a href="https://www.providenceri.gov/pvd-311/" style="text-decoration-line: none !important; text-decoration-style: solid !important; text-decoration-color: currentcolor !important; color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important;" class="ydp5cd5fb82yahoo-enhancr-cardlink" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><table class="ydp5cd5fb82card-wrapper ydp5cd5fb82yahoo-ignore-table" style="max-width:400px" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="400"><table class="ydp5cd5fb82card ydp5cd5fb82yahoo-ignore-table" style="max-width:400px;border-width:1px;border-style:solid;border-color:rgb(224, 228, 233);border-radius:2px" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td><table class="ydp5cd5fb82card-info ydp5cd5fb82yahoo-ignore-table" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-repeat: repeat; background-attachment: scroll; background-image: none; background-size: auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; max-width: 400px; border-radius: 0px 0px 2px 2px; border-top: 1px solid rgb(224, 228, 233);" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color:#ffffff;padding:16px 0 16px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-radius:0 0 0 2px"></td><td style="vertical-align:middle;padding:12px 24px 16px 12px;width:99%;font-family:YahooSans, Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;border-radius:0 0 2px 0"><h2 class="ydp5cd5fb82card-title" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-family: YahooSans, Helvetica Neue, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(38, 40, 42); max-width: 314px;">PVD 311 - City of Providence</h2><p class="ydp5cd5fb82card-description" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(151, 155, 167);"></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></a><div class="loadingSpinnerContainer" style="position: absolute; top: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);"><div class="D_F F_n gl_C ab_C H_6MGW o_h"><div class="W_6MGW H_6MGW D_X ah_1PEzoz" data-test-id="loading_indicator"><svg class="W_6MGW H_6MGW ah_Zq6hUs" viewBox="0 0 24 24" width="24" height="24"><path class="cdPFi_n cZ13pKbK_Z2aVTcY cZ1XO2Ji_dRA c2abBOT_EY cZ1vNhDV_rd cZV8aCd_pI ah_14s73" d="M12,22C6.477,22,2,17.523,2,12S6.477,2,12,2"></path><path class="cdPFi_n cZ13pKbK_Z2aVTcY cZ1XO2Ji_dRA c2abBOT_EY cZ1vNhDV_rd cZV8aCd_pI ah_14s73" d="M12,2c5.523,0,10,4.477,10,10s-4.477,10-10,10"></path></svg></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br></div></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" class="ydpd0318f5ayiv3794844317ydpffca23dbyiv6580065219footer-text" style="color:#5d5d5d;font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;padding:4px 0px;" valign="top" align="center"><br></td></tr></tbody></table>
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