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<div style="font-size: 13px;"><b>From:</b> Benoit, David <dbenoit@providenceri.gov></div><div style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Cc:</b> Batista, Alexandra <abatista@providenceri.gov>; Agonia, Theresa <tagonia@providenceri.gov></div><div style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 6, 2021, 05:11:21 PM EDT</div><div style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Subject:</b> City of Providence Community Announcements + Upcoming Events!</div><div style="font-size: 13px;"><br></div>
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<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;">I hope this email finds you well and in good health. </p>
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<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;">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! </p>
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<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><u>Rent Relief RI</u></b></p>
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<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;">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.</p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="color:black;">REMINDER: Providence Recreational Vehicle Illegal Use Hotline</span></u></b><span style="color:black;"></span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="color:black;">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.</span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="color:black;">August 10: Providence Guaranteed Income Community Meeting</span></u></b><span style="color:black;"></span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="color:black;">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 </span><a href="http://pvdgi.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pvdgi.com</a><span style="color:black;"> for Zoom links, more information on how and when to apply, a calendar of community meetings, and information on where to get application
assistance. </span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="color:black;">REMINDER: Download the Passport Parking App</span></u></b><span style="color:black;"></span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="color:black;">If you haven’t already, download the </span><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.providenceri.gov%2fparking%2f&c=E,1,00muuHK5HOJyml_CD9tg43J9k7J8U1ENTJOWjJmsvR7TF8riIMZJ9PGUBvXE3ErOpxx7i7xa2bSNVZ7o6hWJ6hYOo5wseXDNWxEJq7OF&typo=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Passport
parking application</a><span style="color:black;">. The Passport Parking App allows you to conveniently pay for parking from anywhere by your mobile device. </span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style=""><b style=""><u style=""><span style="color: black;"><font size="1" style="background-color: inherit;">Blackstone Woods Park Trails Ribbon Cutting – 8/11</font></span></u></b></p>
<p style=""><span style="font-family:sans-serif;color:black;"><font size="1" style="background-color: inherit;">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.
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<p style=""><span style="font-family: sans-serif; color: black;"><font size="1" style="background-color: inherit;">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.</font></span></p>
<p style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family:sans-serif;color:black;">Hope to see you there!
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<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="color:black;">EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD Free Summer Meals!</span></u></b><span style="color:black;"></span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="color:black;">EAT, PLAY, LEARN increases access to high quality, affordable, and educational summer programs for youth in Providence. For more information, please check
out the </span><a href="https://www.providenceri.gov/mayor-elorza-announces-return-eat-play-learn-pvd/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">press release here</a><span style="color:black;">. 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). </span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="color:black;">Open Vaccination Appointments</span></u></b><span style="color:black;"></span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="color:black;">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 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VaccinatePVD.com </a><span style="color:black;">for
open vaccine appointments!</span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="color:black;">City of Providence #TakeitOutside Parklets Initiative</span></u></b><span style="color:black;"></span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="color:black;">Do you own a business in the City of Providence that is looking to </span><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TakeItOutside?src=hashtag_click" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#TakeItOutside</a><span style="color:black;">? </span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="color:black;">In partnership with </span><a href="https://twitter.com/thesteelyard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Steel Yard</a><span style="color:black;"> 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 <b>Rhode Island Commerce</b> Take It Outside initiative.</span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="color:black;">For more information, please visit </span><a href="https://t.co/SFeRf1dItR?amp=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thinkpvd.com</a><span style="color:black;"> and fill out the Special
Event application to request a parklet! If you have any other questions, please reach out to Lizzie Araujo at </span><a href="mailto:laraujo@providenceri.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">laraujo@providenceri.gov</a><span style="color:black;"></span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><b><u><span style="color:black;">FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance</span></u></b><span style="color:black;"></span></p>
<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="color:black;">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 </span><a href="https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a><span style="color:black;"> for more information. </span></p>
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<p class="ydp8e2d9165yiv1867207814MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:sans-serif;color:#807F83;">David B Benoit</span></b><span style="font-family:sans-serif;color:#807F83;"><br>
</span><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#807F83;">Community Relations Coordinator<br>
</span></i><i><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#807F83;">Pronoun: he/him/his</span></i><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#807F83;">
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</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#807F83;">Office of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza</span><span style="font-family:sans-serif;"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#807F83;">Providence City Hall</span><span style="font-family:sans-serif;"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#807F83;">25 Dorrance Street
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</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#807F83;">Providence, RI 02903</span><span style="font-family:sans-serif;"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#807F83;"><a href="mailto:Dbenoit@providenceri.gov" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="color:blue;">Dbenoit@providenceri.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-family:sans-serif;"><br>
</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:#807F83;">(857) 207-0722 Call to Connect |
<a href="https://www.providenceri.gov/pvd-311/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="color:#807F83;">PVD311</span></a></span><span style="font-family:sans-serif;"></span></p>
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