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Banking Velasco - Public Meeting

To allow for beneficial reuse for the community and apply for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding to clean up the site, the Houston Land Bank has entered a land banking agreement with the City of Houston. The agreement includes a requirement to work with strategic partners, local stakeholders, and the Second Ward community to create a green space and reuse plan for the site that promises tangible benefits for the local community.

Join us for the Banking Velasco Public Meeting! We are excited to invite you to this in-person event, where we will discuss the site's conditions and the EPA clean-up grant application. HLB will accept written comments on the EPA grant and draft the Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup (ABCA) report from October 23 to October 30, 2023, closing at 5 p.m. During this period, you can contribute your valuable insights and perspectives in two ways:

1. Attend Public Community Meeting: Comment cards will be made available at a public meeting on October 26th at HCC Felix Fraga Campus at 301 N Drennan Street, Houston, Texas 77003. Register here: http://bit.ly/3M4vmDu

2. Website Comment Area: We encourage the community to utilize the comment section on www.bankingvelasco.org to submit public comments. All feedback that adheres to community standards and guidelines will be thoughtfully considered.




Banking Velasco - Reunión Pública

Para permitir una reutilización beneficiosa para la comunidad y solicitar fondos de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) para limpiar el area, Houston Land Bank ha celebrado un acuerdo de banco de tierras con la ciudad de Houston. El acuerdo incluye el requisito de trabajar con socios estratégicos, partes interesadas locales y la comunidad de Second Ward para crear un espacio verde y un plan de reutilización para el sitio que prometa beneficios tangibles para la comunidad local.

¡Únase a nosotros en la reunión pública de Banking Velasco! Nos complace invitarlo a este evento en persona, donde discutiremos las condiciones del sitio y la solicitud de subvención de limpieza de la EPA. HLB aceptará comentarios por escrito sobre la subvención de la EPA y redactará el informe de Análisis de Limpieza de Brownfields (ABCA) del 23 al 30 de octubre de 2023, hasta el cierre a las 5 p.m. Durante este período, puedes contribuir con tus valiosos conocimientos y perspectivas de dos maneras:

1. Asista a la reunión pública de la comunidad: tarjetas de comentarios disponibles en una reunión pública el 26 de octubre en el campus HCC Felix Fraga ubicado en 301 N Drennan Street, Houston Texas 77003. Regístrese aquí: http://bit.ly/3M4vmDu

2. Área de comentarios del sitio web: Alentamos a la comunidad a utilizar la sección de comentarios en www.bankingvelasco.org para enviar comentarios públicos. Todos los comentarios que cumplan con los estándares y pautas de la comunidad se considerarán cuidadosamente.


CitizensNet Newsletter: EVENTS | March 10, 2023

Housing and Community Development Spring 2023 Community Meetings

Please join us for one of our Spring Community Meetings to give input on the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan. Over the next year, approximately $45 million in federal entitlement grants will be available to improve Houston’s neighborhoods and the quality of life for low- and moderate-income families. These federal grants include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).

Housing and Community Development (HCD) staff will also discuss the revised activities and budgets in the Draft Action Plan for Disaster Recovery: 2021 Winter Storm. This revised plan incorporates an additional $19.7 million in disaster recovery funds that will help Houstonians recover from the 2021 Winter Storm (the Freeze) and enhance resiliency in future events.

The meetings will provide an opportunity to:

Give input on the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan and Budget
Give input on the Draft Action Plan for Disaster Recovery: 2021 Winter Storm
Learn about the grant process
Talk about HCD programs
Hear what HCD is doing to assist families

March 28, 2023, 6:00 pm | In Person
Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
6719 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, Texas 77091

March 30, 2023, 3:00 pm | Virtual
Microsoft Teams Link:
bit.ly/2023SPH (English)
bit.ly/2023SPH-Spanish (Spanish)
HTV
Facebook Live @HoustonHCDD
Call US (Toll): 1-936-755-1521
English Participant Code: 103 305 474#
Spanish Participant Code: 795 643 572#

Can't make the meetings? View materials & get involved at bit.ly/Public-Hearings or email HCDPlanning@houstontx.gov.

For additional information or to request special accommodations for the meetings (interpreter or other), contact Ashley Lawson at (832) 394-5438 or Ashley.Lawson@houstontx.gov.

For specific questions or concerns about fair housing or landlord/tenant relations, please contact Yolanda Guess-Jeffries at (832) 394-6200 ext. 5.






SMALL GRANTS

Pre-Application Review & Grant Writing Workshop

Now entering its eighth year, LISC Houston is excited to announce the launch of its Greater Opportunity (GO) Neighborhood Small Grants program on March 13, 2023! Through this initiative, 501c3 and 501c4 groups and organizations working with their community can submit project ideas between $500-$5,000 focused on community organizing, strengthening civic engagement, and addressing issues connected to Houston’s GO Neighborhoods five

New this year, the application submission will be online - request a user account by clicking here.

Register Today for the Pre-Application Review & Grant Writing Workshop

During this webinar you'll learn more about LISC Houston's Small Grants Program. We will cover the application, answer your questions, and introduce attendees to the online portal that will be used to access and submit your application. This session will also provide attendees an offering of best practices in applying to a grant.

Speakers
Jake White, Senior Program Officer, LISC Houston
Dr. Pamela Hernandez, Principal Researcher and Founder, Educo Research
Niha Pereira, Partner, Moksha Data

MARCH 21, 2023

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

REGISTER HERE

[Free - Registration Required]

Small Grants Program Timeline

For more information, visit LISC's website.

For questions, contact: Jake White, swhite@lisc.org

Harris County Tax Office Can Help

FREE PROPERTY TAX WORKSHOP

In This 45 Minute Workshop, You Will Learn:

  • How property taxes are calculated
  • How exemptions can save you money
  • How to pay your property taxes

To request a property tax workshop for your group or invite us to your upcoming events please email: tax.outreach@tax.hctx.net or call 713-274-8387


Building Food Security: 101

Thank you for joining the Building Food Security: 101 Panel Discussion meeting on Tuesday, March 29 to hear about the challenges of food insecurity in our communities and learned about how residents can advocate for fresh foods at their local grocery stores, create farmers' markets, and connected with partners to achieve food security.

This virtual meeting provided residents with the tools and resources needed to combat food insecurities, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.


ALL LIGHTS ON, HOUSTON!


For more information on how to report light poles that are out or need maintenance, to request a new light pole, and to report tree canopy, please utilize the video below with CenterPoint, Public Works, and Urban Forestry. Thank you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkBFT-4zLbI


DO YOUR PART TO PROTECT OUR PIPES!

70% of sanitary sewer overflows in Houston are caused by clogs from fats, oils and grease poured down the drain and wipes flushed down toilets.

Put grease in its place! Dispose of leftover cooking waste with these easy steps: pour it in a jar, can, or bag, cool it, and once full, toss it in the trash.

Also, only flush the three P’s - pee, poo, and (toilet) paper. Everything else should go in the trash.

Together, we can all prevent clogs and harmful overflows! Learn more: www.ProtectOurPipes.org.

Learn more from Sammy, Ruby, and Martin – our Protect Our Pipes characters – through the resources below!

RESOURCES

Videos

Request a Presentation or Giveaway Event: Email ProtectOurPipes@houstontx.gov.

LEARN MORE! www.ProtectOurPipes.org



Neighborhood Preservation Tools

If you want to learn about ways you can preserve the established character of your neighborhood, please watch the video below.

You have more questions? Call us at 832-393-6600, or visit us online at https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Min-Lot_Size-Min_Bldg_Line.html

https://youtu.be/GeIWj2EJOJc

Banking Velasco - Public Meeting

To allow for beneficial reuse for the community and apply for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding to clean up the site, the Houston Land Bank has entered a land banking agreement with the City of Houston. The agreement includes a requirement to work with strategic partners, local stakeholders, and the Second Ward community to create a green space and reuse plan for the site that promises tangible benefits for the local community.

Join us for the Banking Velasco Public Meeting! We are excited to invite you to this in-person event, where we will discuss the site's conditions and the EPA clean-up grant application. HLB will accept written comments on the EPA grant and draft the Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup (ABCA) report from October 23 to October 30, 2023, closing at 5 p.m. During this period, you can contribute your valuable insights and perspectives in two ways:

1. Attend Public Community Meeting: Comment cards will be made available at a public meeting on October 26th at HCC Felix Fraga Campus at 301 N Drennan Street, Houston, Texas 77003. Register here: http://bit.ly/3M4vmDu

2. Website Comment Area: We encourage the community to utilize the comment section on www.bankingvelasco.org to submit public comments. All feedback that adheres to community standards and guidelines will be thoughtfully considered.




Banking Velasco - Reunión Pública

Para permitir una reutilización beneficiosa para la comunidad y solicitar fondos de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) para limpiar el area, Houston Land Bank ha celebrado un acuerdo de banco de tierras con la ciudad de Houston. El acuerdo incluye el requisito de trabajar con socios estratégicos, partes interesadas locales y la comunidad de Second Ward para crear un espacio verde y un plan de reutilización para el sitio que prometa beneficios tangibles para la comunidad local.

¡Únase a nosotros en la reunión pública de Banking Velasco! Nos complace invitarlo a este evento en persona, donde discutiremos las condiciones del sitio y la solicitud de subvención de limpieza de la EPA. HLB aceptará comentarios por escrito sobre la subvención de la EPA y redactará el informe de Análisis de Limpieza de Brownfields (ABCA) del 23 al 30 de octubre de 2023, hasta el cierre a las 5 p.m. Durante este período, puedes contribuir con tus valiosos conocimientos y perspectivas de dos maneras:

1. Asista a la reunión pública de la comunidad: tarjetas de comentarios disponibles en una reunión pública el 26 de octubre en el campus HCC Felix Fraga ubicado en 301 N Drennan Street, Houston Texas 77003. Regístrese aquí: http://bit.ly/3M4vmDu

2. Área de comentarios del sitio web: Alentamos a la comunidad a utilizar la sección de comentarios en www.bankingvelasco.org para enviar comentarios públicos. Todos los comentarios que cumplan con los estándares y pautas de la comunidad se considerarán cuidadosamente.


CitizensNet Newsletter: EVENTS | March 10, 2023

Housing and Community Development Spring 2023 Community Meetings

Please join us for one of our Spring Community Meetings to give input on the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan. Over the next year, approximately $45 million in federal entitlement grants will be available to improve Houston’s neighborhoods and the quality of life for low- and moderate-income families. These federal grants include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).

Housing and Community Development (HCD) staff will also discuss the revised activities and budgets in the Draft Action Plan for Disaster Recovery: 2021 Winter Storm. This revised plan incorporates an additional $19.7 million in disaster recovery funds that will help Houstonians recover from the 2021 Winter Storm (the Freeze) and enhance resiliency in future events.

The meetings will provide an opportunity to:

Give input on the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan and Budget
Give input on the Draft Action Plan for Disaster Recovery: 2021 Winter Storm
Learn about the grant process
Talk about HCD programs
Hear what HCD is doing to assist families

March 28, 2023, 6:00 pm | In Person
Acres Homes Multi-Service Center
6719 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, Texas 77091

March 30, 2023, 3:00 pm | Virtual
Microsoft Teams Link:
bit.ly/2023SPH (English)
bit.ly/2023SPH-Spanish (Spanish)
HTV
Facebook Live @HoustonHCDD
Call US (Toll): 1-936-755-1521
English Participant Code: 103 305 474#
Spanish Participant Code: 795 643 572#

Can't make the meetings? View materials & get involved at bit.ly/Public-Hearings or email HCDPlanning@houstontx.gov.

For additional information or to request special accommodations for the meetings (interpreter or other), contact Ashley Lawson at (832) 394-5438 or Ashley.Lawson@houstontx.gov.

For specific questions or concerns about fair housing or landlord/tenant relations, please contact Yolanda Guess-Jeffries at (832) 394-6200 ext. 5.






SMALL GRANTS

Pre-Application Review & Grant Writing Workshop

Now entering its eighth year, LISC Houston is excited to announce the launch of its Greater Opportunity (GO) Neighborhood Small Grants program on March 13, 2023! Through this initiative, 501c3 and 501c4 groups and organizations working with their community can submit project ideas between $500-$5,000 focused on community organizing, strengthening civic engagement, and addressing issues connected to Houston’s GO Neighborhoods five

New this year, the application submission will be online - request a user account by clicking here.

Register Today for the Pre-Application Review & Grant Writing Workshop

During this webinar you'll learn more about LISC Houston's Small Grants Program. We will cover the application, answer your questions, and introduce attendees to the online portal that will be used to access and submit your application. This session will also provide attendees an offering of best practices in applying to a grant.

Speakers
Jake White, Senior Program Officer, LISC Houston
Dr. Pamela Hernandez, Principal Researcher and Founder, Educo Research
Niha Pereira, Partner, Moksha Data

MARCH 21, 2023

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

REGISTER HERE

[Free - Registration Required]

Small Grants Program Timeline

For more information, visit LISC's website.

For questions, contact: Jake White, swhite@lisc.org

Harris County Tax Office Can Help

FREE PROPERTY TAX WORKSHOP

In This 45 Minute Workshop, You Will Learn:

  • How property taxes are calculated
  • How exemptions can save you money
  • How to pay your property taxes

To request a property tax workshop for your group or invite us to your upcoming events please email: tax.outreach@tax.hctx.net or call 713-274-8387


Building Food Security: 101

Thank you for joining the Building Food Security: 101 Panel Discussion meeting on Tuesday, March 29 to hear about the challenges of food insecurity in our communities and learned about how residents can advocate for fresh foods at their local grocery stores, create farmers' markets, and connected with partners to achieve food security.

This virtual meeting provided residents with the tools and resources needed to combat food insecurities, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.


ALL LIGHTS ON, HOUSTON!


For more information on how to report light poles that are out or need maintenance, to request a new light pole, and to report tree canopy, please utilize the video below with CenterPoint, Public Works, and Urban Forestry. Thank you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkBFT-4zLbI


DO YOUR PART TO PROTECT OUR PIPES!

70% of sanitary sewer overflows in Houston are caused by clogs from fats, oils and grease poured down the drain and wipes flushed down toilets.

Put grease in its place! Dispose of leftover cooking waste with these easy steps: pour it in a jar, can, or bag, cool it, and once full, toss it in the trash.

Also, only flush the three P’s - pee, poo, and (toilet) paper. Everything else should go in the trash.

Together, we can all prevent clogs and harmful overflows! Learn more: www.ProtectOurPipes.org.

Learn more from Sammy, Ruby, and Martin – our Protect Our Pipes characters – through the resources below!

RESOURCES

Videos

Request a Presentation or Giveaway Event: Email ProtectOurPipes@houstontx.gov.

LEARN MORE! www.ProtectOurPipes.org



Neighborhood Preservation Tools

If you want to learn about ways you can preserve the established character of your neighborhood, please watch the video below.

You have more questions? Call us at 832-393-6600, or visit us online at https://www.houstontx.gov/planning/Min-Lot_Size-Min_Bldg_Line.html

https://youtu.be/GeIWj2EJOJc

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