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SUBJECT: Love Your Block launches second year of programs and grants for residents
BY: Kelli Latuska, Public Information Officer
Date: 4/5/2023
SUBJECT: Love Your Block year two announcement
BY:
Love Your Block launches second year of programs and grants for residents
[Duluth, MN] It’s a new year of resident-led neighborhood projects, community connections, and collaboration between neighbors and city staff. In 2023, Love Your Block will host a learning series, service days, and provide mini-grants for residents to complete improvement projects on their block. Focus topics for Love Your Block 2023 include abandoned waste and trash, home repairs, trees, and community connection.
Residents and community organizations in Central Hillside and Lincoln Park are eligible to apply for $500 mini-grants by June 1, 2023 to fund the following projects: community clean-ups, hosting a community gathering, trimming overgrown trees and bushes, planting trees, and performing small home repairs. Love Your Block staff are available to support residents both in their grant applications and throughout their mini-grant projects.
All Duluthians are welcome to attend the following Love Your Block Learning Series events. Each event will include refreshments and children’s programming provided by Northern Expressions Art Collective (NEAC).
Let’s Talk (about) Trash – Wednesday, April 19, 6-8 pm
In partnership with WLSSD and City of Duluth Life Safety Division
Location: Harrison Community Center (3002 West 3rd Street, Duluth, MN)
A Tree Grows on My Block – Tuesday, May 16, 6-8 pm
In partnership with City of Duluth Forestry Division
Location: Harrison Community Center (3002 West 3rd Street, Duluth, MN)
These Old Houses – Tuesday, June 13, 6-8 pm
In partnership with City of Duluth Planning & Economic Development Department, City of Duluth Life Safety Division, and Duluth HRA
Location: Harrison Community Center (3002 West 3rd Street, Duluth, MN)
Duluth Neighborhood History – Tuesday, July 18, 6-8 pm
In partnership with The Depot
Location: The Depot (506 W Michigan Street)
More information can be found at duluthmn.gov/love-your-block/ or by contacting the Love Your Block Fellow Sarah Erickson at serickson@duluthmn.gov or (218) 348-2165.
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