City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department Why - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department

Why We Exist The Community and Family Resources Department exists to help improve the quality of life in Bloomington through programs and services designed to strengthen community and family ties and increase overall community capacity to address social issues. From promoting volunteerism to enhancing community wellness to celebrating the Bloomington's unique and diverse history, character and people to coordinating public safety education initiatives, the Community and Family Resources Department staff works to promote an enhanced quality of life for all Bloomington residents and visitors and help build a strong and vital community.

Community and Family Resources Department Areas of Focus Commissions ● City of Bloomington Volunteer Network ● Council for Community Accessibility ● Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday ● Latino Outreach Celebration Commission ● Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs ● Safe and Civil City Program ● Commission on the Status of Children and Youth Health Initiatives ● ● Commission on the Status of Black Males ● Heritage, Cultural, and Diversity Celebrations ● Commission on the Status of Women ● Commission on Aging ● Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility ● Monroe County Domestic Violence Coalition

Engagement Build a strong, healthy, and engaged community by connecting volunteers of all ages and backgrounds with creative and effective opportunities for service. Bloomington Volunteer Network • • Commissions Gavin Everett • Monroe County Youth Council CHLA Commissioner & Read for 200 Volunteer • ­¡Hola Bloomington! Read for 200 • • Holiday Gift Program

Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Understanding and appreciating differences and a commitment to developing strategies and resources that lead to fair treatment, respect, and equitable access for all community members. Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs ● Commission on Aging ● Commission on the Status of Black Males ● Commission on the Status of Children and Youth ● Commission on the Status of Women ● Council for Community Accessibility ● MLK Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission ●

Commissions Through service on boards and commissions, residents are able to provide input on the policies that shape government and our city. Commission on Aging MLK Birthday Celebration Commission Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs

Commission on the Status of Women 2018 Woman of the Year Award Recipients Phoebe Powell Sharlene Newman Morgan Newman Maresa Murray

Health Outreach Ensuring access to resources that promote health and improve the quality of life for people in our community. Smoking Cessation & Six (6) Blood Drives per Year Smoking Ordinance

Safety, Civility, and Justice Initiative Addressing issues of homelessness, substance use disorder, mental health, and public safety to help ensure that all Bloomingtonians, regardless of income, education, or housing status are treated fairly and justly while making public spaces welcoming for all residents and visitors. • SCJ Task Force • SCJ Community Coordinating Council • Monroe County Opioid Commission

Safety, Civility, and Justice Initiative

Celebrations Fiesta del Otoño Black History Month Essay S.W.A.G.G.E.R. Contest Winners Award Recipients Be More Awards

For additional information on CFRD Programs and Initiatives Web: bloomington.in.gov/cfrd Email: cfrd@bloomington.in.gov Facebook: facebook.com/bloomingtoncfrd/ Twitter: CFRDBTown Phone: 812-349-3430