June Update, 2020

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A newsletter of the District 1 Community Council. Battle Creek | Conway  | Eastview | Highwood Hello all, We've made it through some difficult days (that have felt like the longest days ever) in April. Staff have tried our best to keep up our work and outreach despite being at home.  In the past month, we've worked on flyering to get our contact information out for individuals who may not have access to technology. This has resulted in phone calls and emails from neighbors who need resources and recommendations, and we've been able to help them. We continue to share loads of information on our Facebook page and other social media, and have created a page on our website with a list of resources. Our Youth Organizers are a small group of middle and high school students who have continued to work with Shaquonna to promote safe and healthy practices right now. They've been creating some wonderful and relevant artwork.   If you have questions or would like to talk, please leave a message at our office 651/578-7600 or send an email to betsy@southeastside.org. Shaquonna or I will get back to you! New Resource Page   We now have a resource page on our website with information about food, housing and more. Each day, we also share resources and information on our Facebook and other social media pages. Please call 651/578-7600 or email if you are looking for something specific. Release MN announced a COVID Relief Fund. Find details and the link to apply on our website New! Free Meal Services for Families through the City of St. Paul Conway Recreation Center, 2090 Conway St, has meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00-4:00 p.m., as well as some other times. Please call 651/578-7600 for more info. Two of our favorite service organizations: Community Stabilization Project (CSP) helps prevent homelessness for tenants affected by condemnation, foreclosures, and evictions; increase awareness of tenant/landlord responsibilities and rights to ensure housing stability, and; strengthen relationships between tenants and landlords. St. Paul based Face to Face supports homeless and displaced youth ages 11-24 through medical and mental health care, housing support, employment training and social services. They are always looking for donations, and have specific lists of items to donate which makes it easier to do so. You can even sign up to donate a homemade hot meal! Input on St. Paul's proposed S.A.F.E. Ordinances for Renters The City of St Paul is accepting comments on the proposed S.A.F.E Ordinances for Renters. Please provide your input via the Legistar website. Our organization does support the proposal, and believe it would be greatly meaningful for tenants in our community - which make up more than 50% of our neighbors.  When you click on the link, link down to the the blue row that says HISTORY. Just below that, you will see a line that says "Add New Comment." This is where you fill in your information. You can also send an email to your City Councilmember Jane Prince. The Alliance has also shared more information about Tenant Protections. Complete Your Census Minnesota is in the national lead for census completion! Please remind friends, family and neighbors to complete their census.       The Dari-ette Drive-In is Open Though technically not in our district, people get excited about the drive-in re-opening each year! Tuesday-Saturday  11:00 am-8:00 pm Sunday, 12:00-8:00 pm Closed Mondays  Here are a few local small businesses where we hope you'll shop: The Little Oven,1786 E Minnehaha Chilli Time Coffee, 279 McKnight Road S Sunray BP Gas Station, 344 N Ruth St Culver's of St. Paul, 2065 Old Hudson Rd Ha Tien Super Market, 1959 Suburban Ave Jimmy's Food Market, 532 White Bear Ave N M & M Dry Cleaners, 1670 Suburban Ave Upcoming Meetings Land Use Committee: TBD, 6:00-7:30 pm  (1st Mondays) Communications Cmte: TBD, 6:00-7:30 pm  (2nd Mondays) Board Meeting: Closed to the public, Board Orientation, May 18 Virtual Coffee with Councilmember Jane Prince  Monday, May 11th: 4:30 - 6:30 PM, details TBD Submit information and events to betsy@southeastside.org.