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October 2014

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Greetings!  

 

Mark your calendars for the Parent Coalition workshop next week on the 21st where we'll tackle the topic of housing. We will hear from a panel of community members and professionals on this important subject. Please RSVP, so we can plan accordingly!

 

For additional events, click here for The Arc's community calendar or click on the left sidebar.

 

As always, we are here to help you. Please contact us anytime.

 

The Arc of Whatcom County 
360-715-0170 

 

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HOUSING WORKSHOP
  
Tuesday, October 21, 6-8pm
The Arc, 2602 McLeod Rd
 

Learn about housing options from a knowledgeable panel of adults with developmental disabilities, families, and professionals.

 

Please RSVP: 360-715-0170 ext. 303, [email protected]. Supervised care for family members is available if you RSVP by October 17th.

 

 
THE ARC'S HALLOWEEN PARTY
 
Friday, October 31, 5-7pm
Bloedel Donovan Park Multipurpose Building  

 

 

Everyone is welcome to join us for our third annual Halloween Party! We will have fun games and prizes for all to enjoy. Dress in your costume and bring non-perishable food donations for the Bellingham Food Bank.

 

This event is in a fully accessible location. The Arc's Young Adult Self-Advocacy group is helping to sponsor this event. If you have questions, please give Christine a call at 360-715-0170, ext. 305.

 

CANDIDATE FORUM ON HUMAN SERVICES
  
Thursday, October 16, 5:30-7:30pm
Bellingham Municipal Court
2014 C Street
   

Candidates for Washington State Legislative Districts 40 and 42 will answer questions and share their thoughts on human services issues. Issues for discussion include health, poverty, affordable housing, hunger, and early childhood education.

 

This event will be broadcast LIVE on BTV-10.

 

For more information, visit

 http://whatcomcandidates.info/

  
 
WHATCOM DISCOVERY CENTER OPEN HOUSE
  
 Thursday, October 16, 4-6pm
4604 Cable St
Bellingham, WA 98229    

 

Join Whatcom Discovery Center for their open house. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP at 360-738-6235 or email Jenn Roth at [email protected]

 
  
STATE SEEKS INPUT ON HOUSING NEEDS
  
Online survey available to
Washington residents until October 20th.
   
The Washington State Department of Commerce announced an effort to solicit public comment on housing needs across the state. Any Washington resident is encouraged to participate in an 11 question online survey. The survey results will guide plans for using federal funds aimed at addressing housing needs throughout Washington State.

 

Each year, the state receives approximately $8 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to use on a variety of housing projects and services that benefit low income people. For 2014, the state's allocation from HUD was $8,376,602. The housing programs funded by HUD include the HOME Investment Partnership program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).

 

"The state has discretion on how funds will be used and we want to hear from our communities about their needs," said Diane Klontz, Assistant Director of Community Services and Housing at Commerce. "This survey is an easy way residents can help influence and prioritize federal funding choices for housing in Washington over the next five years."

 

The survey is available online until October 20 at www.commerce.wa.gov  or http://ow.ly/CvUnP.

Results will be available in November 2014. Contact: Penny Thomas, Commerce Communications, 360-725-2805; or Michelle Campbell, HOME Project Manager, 360-725-3039

 

  
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