COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES NEWS

 Neighborhood Leaders,

 

Thank you for sharing the following information with your association, neighbors, and all others who may find the information useful.

 

WELCOME TO THE TEAM MS. FLORA JOHNSON

We are excited to announce a new addition to our Community Resource Services Team, Ms. Flora Johnson. Read more on her background and her heart for service https://www.birminghamal.gov/community-development/community-resource-officers/about-us-crs/ 

 

TRASH AND BRUSH SCHEDULES

Attached are the November and December Trash and Brush Schedules. See attached schedules found at https://www.birminghamal.gov/bulktrash 

 

2022 ACTION PLAN PUBLIC HEARING

The first of 5 of the 2022 Action Plan Public Hearings is on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 3:00 pm. (Please see the attached notice). Before the event, remember to register at the link below if you plan to attend. 

 

Thursday, November 18, 2021 @ 3:00 PM

Register link: https://birmingham.webex.com/birmingham/j.php?RGID=reaab074bce2d132ce78965f7951c6e5c 

Event link: https://birmingham.webex.com/birmingham/j.php?MTID=m0d263c066755902cb6b0de655b386f46 

 

Event number: 2481 491 2237

Event password: JRuJ6aEKP69 (57856235 from phones)

Join by phone: +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll

Access code: 2481 491 2237

 

EAST THOMAS TREE PLANTING EVENT

Mark your calendars for the East Thomas Tree Planting Event on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 9:00 am. More details can be found on the flyer below. Special thanks in part to the East Thomas Neighborhood Association, The World Games 2022, Vulcan Materials Company, Cawaco R&D Council, and the City of Birmingham.

 

FOOD BOX COVID VACCINE DRIVE-THROUGH CLINIC

November 19, 2021 Family court is holding a Healthy Food Box Give-a-way and COVID Vaccine Drive-Through Clinic from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. They will be offering to drive through COVID vaccines and booster shots! Food box distribution will begin at 2 pm but while you wait, GET A BOOSTER/VACCINE! Parking lot of Family Court, 120 2nd Court North, Birmingham, AL, 35204 (please follow the signs on 2nd Avenue North by Family Court for directions on where to line up)

 

FREEDOM PREP CHARTER SCHOOL

Saturday, November 20th at 10:00 am-noon, join the Director of Freedom Prep, Mrs. Robyn Webb, and other representatives for a conversation on the Freedom Prep Charter School. The event will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Attached is a letter of invitation for your review.

 

2022 NUSA CONFERENCE

We are looking forward to your participation in the 2022 NUSA Conference set to take place May 3- May 7 in Little Rock Arkansas at the Little Rock Marriott – 3 Statehouse Plaza. Be on the lookout for more information from the division regarding NUSA and the suggested allocation amounts during the first part of next year. 

 

As always, stay abreast of Division news and neighborhood initiatives by visiting our City of Birmingham, Community Resource Services webpage and following us on Facebook at City of Birmingham, Community Resource Services

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