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Catholic Charities, in partnership with the City of Tampa, has opened a new homeless resource program called Tampa Hope
Catholic Charities, in partnership with the City of Tampa, has opened a new homeless resource program called Tampa Hope, providing safe, secure and permanent shelter for hundreds of men and women as well as food, clothing, transportation, education, employment and benefits assistance, substance abuse and mental health counseling, basic medical care, and case management services. Mayor Jane Castor and Maggie Rogers (Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Petersburg), and community partners helped officially welcome the first 50 residents.

“Improving access to housing for all Tampa residents is a central part of our Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow strategy, and I am so proud and grateful to be working with Catholic Charities on this compassionate and innovative program to help people along the path to self-sufficiency. It's great to see Tampa booming with economic growth and luxury development, but the Tampa City Council and I believe firmly that this city’s success depends on improving the quality of life for every Tampa resident no matter their current economic status. Tampa Hope will improve and save lives.” - Mayor Castor
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FDOT Public Meeting

Make your voice heard and join an FDOT Public Meeting (https://www.fdotd7studies.com/projects/56thstreetcorridor/) on December 14th at the Lightfoot Senior Rec Center or virtually. Attendees will learn about and provide their thoughts on a Transportation Planning Study along the 56th St/50th St corridor (from the Selmon Expressway north to Fletcher Ave).

Subcontractor Outreach & Networking Event

On December 16th from 2 – 5 pm, meet and network with the City's Contract Administration Department, Purchasing Department, and Equal Business Opportunity staff along with more than 24 prime contractors for City of Tampa construction projects. All construction subcontractors are urged to attend. Minority, women-owned, or small businesses interested in becoming certified with the City of Tampa are also encouraged to attend. Register at tampa.gov/BTBTour (http://www.tampa.gov/btbtour) .

Friends of the Riverwalk Holiday Lighted Boat Parade

Join Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade on December 18th at 6:00pm along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa. The parade begins at the southern tip of Davis Islands, travels through the Convention Center basin and up to the Heights where the boats will turn around, and head to Sparkman Wharf where judging will occur and the parade will end. The Holiday Lighted Boat Parade (https://thetampariverwalk.com/events-news/events/holiday-lighted-boat-parade.html) will also be live-streamed on 10 Tampa Bay’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/10TampaBay/) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYlXK0jyerVnc3dmz-vjCA) .

Outback Bowl New Year’s Eve Parade and Pep Rally

Head over to Ybor City on December 31st for this free Outback Bowl family event (https://www.outbackbowl.com/events) featuring floats and marching bands including the two college bands! The Pep Rally features a battle of the bands and cheerleaders from both universities. Arrive early – the parade starts at 5:30 pm and runs along 7th Avenue. Visit yborcityonline.com (https://yborcityonline.com/) for more holiday events happening in Ybor City.

Job of the Week

The Parks and Recreation team is looking for an Aquatics Leader I (https://jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=200929&R2=110100&R3=001) to perform lifeguarding tasks and enforce safety rules at a municipal swimming facility. Employees might be required to work irregular hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays. In the absence of a higher level aquatics leader, employees in this class will be responsible for monitoring activities of seasonal lifeguards and other assigned personnel.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES (https://www.tampa.gov/mayor/news)
Tampa Hope launches new homeless housing program with 'hope cottages' (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/price-of-paradise/tampa-hope-launches-new-homeless-housing-program-with-hope-cottages)
ABC Action News
City of Tampa officials and the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Petersburg are bringing hope to the homeless with new housing just in time for the holidays.

Tampa seeks climate equity through community outreach (https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2021/12/10/tampa-seeks-climate-equity-through-community-outreach-)
Spectrum Bay News 9
The City of Tampa is hoping to address these issues as it crafts its upcoming “Climate Impact and Equity Plan.”

City prioritizes road safety in East Tampa, but tight budgets create roadblocks (https://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/traffic-safety-continues-to-drive-transportation-funding-priorities-120721.aspx)
83 Degrees
Three major transportation projects in East Tampa currently respond to urgent needs identified by the FDOT, Vision Zero: City of Tampa, and Vision Zero Hillsborough.

Tampa to implement new, money-saving method to treat drinking water
Tampa to implement new, money-saving method to treat drinking water (https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-to-implement-new-money-saving-method-to-treat-drinking-water)
FOX13
Tampa’s new SIX water plant is scheduled to be operational in 2026 or 2027 and will treat 149 million gallons of water a day.

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** COMING UP THIS WEEK (http://www.tampa.gov/)

Monday, December 13 at 9:30 a.m.
PRESS CONFERENCE – TAMPA HOPE

Monday, December 13 at 1:30 p.m.
TAMPA HILLSBOROUGH EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Monday, December 13 at 6 p.m.
FLIP THE SWITCH NORTH FRANKLIN STREET CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW

Tuesday, December 14 at 12 p.m.
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL’S 32nd ANNUAL FOSTER ANGELS’ TOYS & GIFTS DRIVE

Wednesday, December 15 at 9 a.m.
CITY OF TAMPA HUMAN RIGHTS BOARD ANNUAL MEETING

Thursday, December 16 at 9:15 a.m.
METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES HEROES DAY TAMPA

Friday, December 17 at 8 a.m.
DESOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL SOCIAL/MAYOR’S HISPANIC HERITAGE COMMITTEE

Friday, December 17 at 2:45 p.m.
CAROLING WITH CASTOR/ONBIKES FLOAT

Saturday, December 18 at 8:45 a.m.
THADDEUS O'NEIL'S JOY OF GIVING NEIGHBORHOOD PARADE & PROGRAM

Saturday, December 18 at 6 p.m.
FRIENDS OF THE TAMPA RIVERWALK HOLIDAY LIGHTED BOAT PARADE

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