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JULY 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION CLEAN UP DAY

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  JULY CLEAN UP DAY 2022 10 - 12 noon  How it works... ○Meet us here at One Pratt Park to register and borrow equipment.  ○Clean up within a four block area near your residence, business or public use area.  ○Return by noon to turn in equipment. We thought we'd be 🌧 🌧 out today but look at God! Using our umbrellas to block the sun. Cloudy enough to cool down a bit but the rain held back. 👋🏼 Drop by and say, "HELLO"! Taking drop-offs of clean up day supplies.  We need... Grabbers/Pickup sticks Heavy Duty garbage bags Gloves Snacks Bottled water Next CLEAN UP DAY - AUGUST 27 10 - 12 Every day is a great day for a clean neighborhood!

GUESS WHAT TIME IT IS?! NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP DAY

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ITS BACK!!! NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP DAY JULY 30 2022 We're at it again! Let's keep the momentum going.  We can have a clean neighborhood if we continue the work and everyone does their part. REMEMBER - "Action gets more done than complaining!" Again we are in need of these items >heavy duty trash bags   >grabbers >gloves >snacks >bottled water If neighbors would like to donate please email us to arrange  pick up or call our volunteer Neighborhood Association President.  We are also asking churches located in N Pratt,  businesses and those needing community service hours to join/support this effort that benefits all. Eaddress: North Pratt.AL@gmail.com Follow us on Nextdoor, Facebook, Instagram - North Pratt Connect!

CRISIS HELP FOR TEENS

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  Text or call 205.328.5465 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Call 205.323.7777 24/7 365 days a year

TRASH & BRUSH PICK UP - UPDATE

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A.M.E. CHURCH HEADQUARTERS HEALTH SCREENING BACK PACK GIVEAWAY

 TODAY SATURDAY JULY 23 2022 NOW til 3 p.m. Free health screening Food Back pack giveaway AME Churxh Headquarters Daniel Payne Complex where Legacy Prep School is house Daniel Payne Drive 35214

FACING UNEMPLOYMENT CHARGE BACKS?

Many Alabamians are facing charge backs on the unemployment they received. These charges can be appealed. Read the article Governor speaks out  

WORLD GAMES VOLUNTEERS - THANK YOU FROM MAYOR WOODFIN

  https://youtu.be/tqKBXBeNcBY

INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL PLANNING?

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CITY OF BIRMINGHAM PARTNERSHIP TO REDUCE reduce Gun VIOLENCE MAKING PROGRESS

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Read the article https://www.al.com/news/2022/06/h2k-birmingham-gang-suspected-in-multiple-murders-targets-of-jefferson-county-crime-fighters.html

YOU'RE INVITED - COMMUNITY DAY HOSTED BY CENTRAL PRATT NEIGHBORHOOD

Central Pratt invites everyone to come out and take part in their neighborhood fun day. Saturday August 27 2022 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Onsite activities include  Music Basketball Court Tennis Courts Baseball Diamond for soccer Bingo and other games Bring your gazebos, tents, card tables and games for an afternon of fun!

HUMAN TRAFFICKING - BE INFORMED

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Alabama Agencies AshaKiran - Huntsville 256-509-1882 (Hotline) AshaKiran was started to fill a community need and help foreign born individuals experiencing crises (such as domestic violence and sexual assault) in Alabama to overcome barriers such as language, cultural, and/or religious stigmas through education, empowerment, and providing culturally sensitive services.   Visit Website Blanket Fort Hope - Birmingham 205-532-3048 (Office) Our mission is to restore child sex trafficking survivors through access to essential services, compassionate care, and a loving Christian witness. We partner with public and private sector partners to ensure the best care and training is offered to both survivors and our communities. We envision a world where there is restoration and hope for every survivor. Visit Website Child Trafficking Solutions Project – Birmingham 205-325-5445 The Child Trafficking Solutions Project is a broad-based coalition of law enforcement, first-responders, juvenile justic

LAST CALL - CHECK OUT THE WORLD GAMES 2022

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The World Games 2022 is in its Final two days.  If you haven't taken advantage of the opportunity yet, today and Sunday are your last chance to take part in this once in a lifetime opportunity! Don't miss out   Get merchandise Livestream

CAR JACKING ALERT!!!!

The Birmingham police department has advised me that a group of young black males committing carjacking at One Pratt Park. BE ON HIGH ALERT!!! See the notice below. === Hello NA leaders... this alert is to inform you of a recent Robbery/Car Jacking at One Pratt Park.  The victim stated he was enjoying a day out in the park, while operating his drone and was approached, at gunpoint by a group of very young looking black males.  If you have any way of getting information out to your neighbors, please ask them to be on high alert.  Please also immediately report any suspicious activity to 205-328-9311 and all crimes in progress to 911!  If you have any questions or additional concerns, please do not hesitate to let me know.

WORLD GAMES BLOCK PARTY SATURDAY

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Cahaba Brewing & Redmont hosting a block party this Saturday LEARN MORE

OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE MAYOR & CITY DEPARTMENT HEADS

July 18 2022 City Hall Email from A M Reynolds, CAB Greetings CAB Officers, In an attempt to provide quality leadership to the Citizens Advisory Board, Mayor Woodfin, the lead attorney for the city's legal department, director of public works, and other department heads have been invited to our meeting on July 18, 2022 @6:30p.m (3rd floor- Council Chambers). This will be our time to hopefully get answers to questions we have concerning: *Brush/trash issues (city wide) *Projects submitted by neighborhoods and held up in legal a long time *Budget thoughts: (even though it's afterwards). Were the people's concerns/issues addressed or considered when budget was done? Please prepare your concern for the mayor and his staff. We are hopeful to get answers. Invite the other officers and concerned residents in your community to attend too. If time  permits , questions from the audience will be allowed. It's time for accountability from Mayor Woodfin's administration to the r

FUNDING FOR THE CHILD & YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENT

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Shout out to our State Representatibe District 60 We received the following email regarding funds to support this initiative. "Rep. Juandalynn Givan would like to allocate funds from the Jefferson County Service fund for North Pratt Neighborhood Association." North Pratt is looking forward to promoting economic development for children, youth and young adults in our community with this event.

NEIGHBORHOOD OFFICER ELECTIONS

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JULY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING

This Tuesday! 6:30 p.m. Call on meeting 605.313.4100  code 1226945 ********** The World is here! The World Games 2022 #TWG #TWG2022 #TWGBIRMINGHAM2022 Visit The World Games at City Walk & the Merchant Market. Support our local merchants

LANE CLOSURESVJuly 8 9, 13

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  News Release from ALDOT. The Alabama Department of Transportation announces the following lane closures at 7 p.m., on July 8th, 9th and 13th for the World Games: The outside (right) lane of I-59 South will be closed starting at the 31st Street Exit and ending just south of the off ramp to Red Mountain Expressway. The on ramp from 31st Street to I-59 South will also be closed during these times. The lane closure will be removed each night at 11 p.m., and all lanes re-opened to traffic.

FREE COVID TESTS AVAILABLE

Third set of FREE COVID tests. This time you get 8 for free. http://covidtest.gov This week you can order free tests again. Free COVID tests, please share this with others.