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Richmond Department of Social Services Resident Survey

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  Hello residents of Richmond! Through our collaboration with the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), the City of Richmond Department of Social Services remains committed to our mission to improve the quality of life for all people of the City of Richmond. Your Voice Matters ! In 2018, we asked you how we were doing, and we’re asking you again now. On the heels of a public health emergency and during a movement toward racial truth and reconciliation, it is more important than ever that we hear from you about the services that we provide to our City. Over the course of the next four weeks, residents of the City of Richmond will have an opportunity to share their thoughts by participating in a short survey. The survey will take no longer than 10 minutes to complete, and your answers are confidential. To participate in the survey, simply click on the link below (English or Spanish). English : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/332PKFL Spanish : https://www.surveymonk
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Encuesta del Departamento de Servicios Sociales (DSS) para los habitantes de Richmond

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  ¡Saludos, habitantes de Richmond! A través de nuestra colaboración con la Asociación Estadounidense de Servicios Humanos Públicos (por su sigla en inglés, APHSA), seguimos comprometidos en el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de Richmond (por su sigla en inglés, DSS) con nuestra misión de mejorar la calidad de vida para todos los habitantes de Richmond.   ¡Nos importa su opinión! En el 2018 les preguntamos cómo estábamos haciendo las cosas y ahora se los volvemos a preguntar. En medio de una emergencia de salud pública y durante un movimiento hacia la verdad y la reconciliación entre las razas, es más importante que nunca que podamos escuchar sus opiniones acerca de los servicios que le brindamos a nuestra ciudad.   Durante las próximas cuatro semanas, los habitantes de Richmond tendrán la oportunidad de compartir sus opiniones al participar en una breve encuesta. No tomará más de 10 minutos completarla y sus respuestas serán confidenciales. Para responder al cuestionario
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City Offices Closed April 2 for Spring Holiday / Good Friday

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City Offices Closed April 2 for Spring Holiday / Good Friday City government offices, including City Hall, will be closed on Friday, April 2 for the Spring Holiday / Good Friday. City offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 5. This closure includes all branches of the Richmond Public Library. The East End, Hull Street and North Avenue branches will also be closed Saturday, April 3. All branches of the Richmond Public Library will reopen for curbside services on Monday, April 5. Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) is closed to the public, but staff is on site from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day to accommodate essential business functions. All adoptions are scheduled by appointment only until further notice. All Parks, Recreation & Community facilities offices and city community centers will be closed April 2. This closure also includes all indoor and outdoor swimming pools. All Department of Public Works offices will also be closed. There will be no trash or bulk co
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Office of Minority Business Development, Capital One partner in the Diverse Supplier Mentoring Program

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Office of Minority Business Development, Capital One partner in the Diverse Supplier Mentoring Program Today, the City of Richmond’s Office of Minority Business Development and Capital One officially announced the   “Diverse Supplier Mentoring Program.”   Led by Capital One, the program provides business owners with the tools, resources and counsel needed to succeed in today’s marketplace. A part of Capital One’s Impact Initiative, the program aims to accelerate the success of small business owners to create more jobs, strengthen the local economy and move our society toward a more equitable future.   Ten businesses have been selected to participate in the program, which will pair associates with business owners to develop sustainable models that accelerate year over year growth, profitability and key operating metrics. The program will also consist of seven formal classes: Intro to Legal, Design Thinking, Social Media, Accounting & Cash Flow, Cybersecurity, Change Management and A
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Disability Employment Awareness Month Job Fair

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In recognition of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the City of Richmond, Office of Aging and Disability Services and Anthem Healthkeepers Plus will be presenting a job fair on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.   This virtual session will be conducted  from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm and will consist of employers and resource providers to support the lives of individuals with disabilities. Participating employers will be assigned a virtual room in the Zoom Platform where they will be able to provide an overview of their company and current employment opportunities, as well as interact with job seekers.  If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Yvette Jones, Program Manager in the Office of Aging & Disability Services at E.Jones@richmondgov.com or at 804-646-3054. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-disability-employment-awareness-month-job-fair-tickets-124461751449 ##
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Veterans Day National Committee Poster

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  National Veterans Day posters from 2020 as selected by the Veterans Day National Committee. Each year the committee publishes a commemorative Veterans Day poster from artwork submitted by artists nationwide and distributes the winning design to VA facilities, military installations around the world, and across cities and towns in our nation. The poster serves as the cover of the official program for the Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery. Interesting Poster Facts: 2020 Poster: The theme for the 2020 Veterans Day Poster is: “Vision: Veterans in Focus.” The designer, Casey Brown, is a Marine Corps Veteran who served in the infantry and was deployed to Iraq. He has volunteered at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center and was hired by the Salt Lake City Fiduciary Hub as part of the Veterans Benefits Administration. The poster features silhouettes of Veterans helping each other climb a mountain, with supporters of the community cheering them on. The black color of the s
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DPW Kicking Off the 2020-2021 Leaf Collection Season on October 5

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Bagged collection begins October 5; vacuum services starts November 2 Fall is here, which means it’s almost that time of year. The Department of Public Works kicks off the city’s annual Leaf Program on October 5 with the start of bagged leaf collection. Residents have two options for bagged collection, (1) put out up to 10 bags weekly on their regular trash pick-up day, or (2) use the Sector Collection system, which coincides with trash collection days, but allows for an unlimited number of bags and an extended collection period. Biodegradable bags are preferred.  Sector 1: Wednesday trash collection. All bagged leaves will be picked up between November 4 and November 18. Sector 2: Thursday trash collection. All bagged leaves will be picked up between November 19 and November 29.  Sector 3: Monday trash collection. All bagged leaves will be picked up between November 30 and December 14. Sector 4: Tuesday trash collection. All bagged leaves will be picked up between December 15 and Dece
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