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MSHDA Blight Elimination Program NOFA

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We have received a number of questions regarding the MSHDA Blight Elimination Program NOFA. Responses to these questions are now posted on the MSHDA website www.michigan.gov/mshda. Once on this site, click on Neighborhoods and select NOFA and Grant Programs. You can also get to this page by going directly to http://www.michigan.gov/mshdagrants. At the bottom of this page, click on Responses to Blight Questions.

As a reminder, applications for this funding must be received on or before 5:00 PM on June 21, 2017.

Source: MSHDA

What to Know about Ransomware Viruses

On Friday, May 12, 2017, a Ransomware virus was unleashed, infecting over 200,000 computers in over 150 countries.  Known as the “WannaCry Virus”, this infected hospitals, schools, transportation systems, organizations and event governments all faced a ransom demand of $300 in bitcoins (as of 5/15/17, the conversion rate is 1 bitcoin = $1,667.94 USD) or approximately $500,000 USD.More

Volunteer Now To Help Keep Detroit Residents From Foreclosure!

VOLUNTEER NOW TO HELP KEEP DETROIT RESIDENTS FROM FORECLOSURE!

Each year thousands of Detroit residents face property tax foreclosure. The United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC) will conduct door-to-door outreach for those Detroit residents facing foreclosure to direct them to resources, payment plans and counseling services designed to save their home.

We are asking for volunteers to join UCHC and commit to 5 hours of door to door canvassing to help at risk Detroiters save their home.

UCHC will provide all volunteers with training to be able to go out and canvas according to their own schedules.

Previous canvassing experience is preferred, but not required to volunteer. Interested candidates should email Michele Oberholtzer at moberholtzer@uchcdetroit.org by May 26th to sign up.

Source: City of Detroit

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Why You Should Try Heartfulness Meditation – And 5 Tips to Get Started

Many of my patients are dealing with a lot of stress, and they often ask me what they can do to reduce their stress and not feel so overwhelmed.
I love recommending one of my favorite self-care practices – meditation. Before you tune out thinking it’s not for you, consider this:
You don’t need fancy equipment. You don’t have to be religious. No matter your background, you can enjoy the practice and reap the benefits.
It’s a great way to “quiet” your mind and focus on what is truly important in your life. I like to think of it as a workout for your soul.More

MEEA Minute May 2017
 

Annual Meeting of the Membership

June 15-16 in Rosemont, IL

MEEA’s Annual Meeting of the Membership is a can’t-miss event. It is one of the year’s most productive networking opportunities combined with a mini-conference to keep you ahead of the curve on the latest innovations and policy developments. We’ve just confirmed Brien Sheahan, Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission, as our keynote speaker.
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Redevelopment Ready Communities certification, May 15, Ferndale

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Media representatives are invited to join the Redevelopment Ready Communities® certification award presentation in Ferndale on Monday, May 15. Ferndale is the 12th community in the state to receive certification through RRC, a voluntary, no-cost program that assists local municipalities in establishing a sound foundation for development and investment to occur in their communities.

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City of Southfield seeks entries for Photo Prize competition and public art exhibition

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The city of Southfield will sponsor the Southfield Photo Prize to showcase the many talented photographers in the area while also creating an exciting public art exhibit that the community can enjoy and participate.

The City is currently seeking qualified entries for the Southfield Photo Prize contest that will run this summer from June through August. Accepted entries will be enlarged and displayed at various locations throughout Southfield for public viewing and voting. The public will be encouraged to visit all the entries and to vote on their favorite installation. Submissions will initially be reviewed by the Total Living Commission that will select the top 20 entries that will be displayed and eligible for public voting. The photograph that receives the most overall votes will be announced at a public exhibition held in September.

Photo finalists will be posted on a special Southfield Photo Prize section of the City’s Web site (www.cityofsouthfield.com) for judging by the public from July 3 – August 18, 2017. The photo that receives the most overall votes will be featured in the City’s 2018 calendar including a photo credit. The other finalists may also be featured in the calendar and other city marketing materials.


Criteria for Submission:
  • Must live, work, worship or attend school in the City of Southfield;
  • Original digital color photograph of Southfield landmark or other subject matter shot within the City of Southfield borders within the last calendar year in any season;
  • Photograph must be high resolution: at least 300 DPI (Dots Per Inch) and submitted in JPEG, TIFF or PDF file format under 5 MB (Megabytes) in size (which can be achieved with most cameras and phones);
  • All entries become the property of the City of Southfield with exclusive right to use in marketing and other materials – expressly the City’s 2018 calendar;
  • May submit up to three (3) total shots for consideration per person; and
  • Submissions must be e-mailed as an attachment to PhotoContest@cityofsouthfield.com by Friday, May 12, 2017. Submissions may also be mailed on a CD to: Southfield Community Relations Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055.
  • Submissions that do not meet above criteria will not be eligible for the competition.

For more information, call Community Relations at (248) 796-5130 or e-mail Program Chair Kyra Harris at kyramharris@gmail.com.

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