News You Can Use: 2-23-23
Rental assistance available for Birmingham residents in need
Birmingham residents with a financial need can now apply for rental and/or utility assistance. Qualified residents are anyone who can demonstrate a financial need and be able to provide income and ID verification as well as proof of Birmingham residency. If approved, up to 12 months of support is available. Go to birminghamal.gov/renthelp or call 205-254-2309.
SIGN UP TODAY: 2023 Women's Summit
The City of Birmingham is hosting its 2023 Women’s Summit, which is themed “Telling Our Stories and Becoming____”* The event will take place on Thursday, March 23 at the Boutwell Exhibition Hall from 1-5 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of motivation, sharing, and forward thinking. There will be a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Attendance is free, but registration is strongly recommended. All employees are invited. (Note: Please discuss your attendance with your department leadership.) Go to birminghamal.gov/cobwomen for details and to sign up.
* You fill in the blank of what you want to gain and who you want to become.
Share your thoughts in the Engagement Survey
Putting People First is part of the fabric of our work environment. We value your opinions and need your feedback. Please complete the employee engagement survey. Your responses are voluntary and confidential. The survey will be open until February 28 at 11:59 p.m. The first 1,000 employees completing the entire survey will receive a Chick-fil-A gift card and will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card. Complete the survey here:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COBEMPLOYEEENGAGEMENT
SJRE hosts a Black History Month panel discussion
In celebration of Black History Month join the Division of Social Justice & Racial Equity for a panel discussion on “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story.” The panel will feature former Birmingham Mayor Dr. Richard Arrington, Jr.; founding Birmingham Civil Rights Institute President Odessa Woolfolk; Community Organizer Chad Freeman; and moderated by Gina Mallisham, Director, Jefferson County Memorial Project. Majella Chube Hamilton with The Ballard House will provide an overview.
Sign up for the Doing it for me COB Weight Loss Challenge
The Doing It For Me in 2023 Employee Healthy Weight Loss Challenge is underway! If you want to participate, it's not too late. The deadline to sign up for the employee challenge is Friday, Feb. 24. The program ends April 27.
Cash prizes will go to the winners who lose the greatest percentage of weight in their age category. Several employees have already successfully used the Sign-up Genius account to register. If you want to use the link, go here:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E44AEA829A4F94-doing
Operation Hope to host a financial workshop
Sign up for the financial workshop “Just KIDding: Love & Money While Parenting,” facilitated by Operation HOPE Coach Cecilia R. Bailey, CFEd®.
February 23 at 11:30 a.m. See attached for details.
Attend a financial Lunch and Learn in March
The Birmingham City Credit Union will host a series of lunch and learn events in March. See attached for details.
* Money 101 – March 15 at 11:30 a.m.
* Credit 101 – March 22 at 11:30 a.m.
* How to Navigate Kids and Money – March 29 at 11:30 a.m.
Volunteers sought for the Birmingham Community Emergency Response Team
Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service is preparing for their upcoming Community Emergency Response Team class this fall and are currently seeking volunteers to participate. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a CERT member, send emailyour name, phone number and email address to pubed@birminghamal.gov.
The classes are April 11 to May 23, from6-7:30p.m. at Fire Station No. 2, located at 600- 11th Street South
Get tickets for Mother’s Day Celebration!
Celebrate mom with an evening of music featuring Pastor Mike Jr. LeAndria Johnson, Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp with comedian Jonathan Slocumb. Friday, May 12. 7:30 p.m. Boutwell Auditorium. Get tickets at Etix.com or call 254-2820.
Submit your news to marie.sutton@birminghamal.gov.