IN THE COMMUNITY FROM ACEH MAY 19, 2014
Wed, May 21, 6 pm to 8 pm: Financial Management Workshops: Free, six weeks: May 21 - June 25, covering money management, spending plans, credit & consumer protection, debt reduction, savings & banking basics, insurance, living in a happy, healthy home. Photo ID and income verification required; must attend all 6 workshops to receive a certificate; qualifies for certain MSHDA or Key to Own programs. Register now at http://mayjune2014/fmclass.eventbrite.com or contact Gwen Robles at grobles@communityactionhouse.org or (616) 392-2368. At Community Action House North, Macatawa Resource Center, 665 136th Ave, Holland.
Thurs, May 22, 8:15 am - 1:30 pm: Fair Housing and Communities of Opportunity: Putting It All Together. Concurrent workshops (Fostering Inclusive Communities; Promoting Choice for Seniors and People with Disabilities; Financing Neighborhood Opportunity) and luncheon with speaker Sara Pratt of HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. $45 for luncheon and a workshop ($30 luncheon only; $30 workshop only). For reservations and information, call (616) 451-2980 orwww.fhcwm.org At Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, 5700 28th St, SE, Grand Rapids.
Fri, May 23, 7 pm to 11 pm: 2nd annual presentation of Alas Latinas (Latina Wings) Awards recognizing individual and community accomplishments of Latina women of West Michigan; also awards to non-Latina individual, and an organization. Hosted by Caribbean Coalition for Art and Culture West Michigan. Donation $10. For information, call (616) 710-7651 or contact picardocolors@gmail.com At Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St, SW, Grand Rapids.
Sat, June 7, 3 pm to 8 pm: 6th annual Multicultural Festival, presented by Holland's International Relations Commission. Dance performances, music, arts and crafts, children's activities, information tables, food vendors. At Kollen Park, Van Raalte Ave at Lake Macatawa, Holland.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Herrick District Library: Volunteer opportunities for Library Greeters (volunteer@herrickdl.org),
Reading Buddies (register online at www.herrickdl.org), Literacy Heroes (Storytime Training), and Book Nook staffers 3999-6939), at Main Library and/or northside locations. For further information, contact sdevries@herrickdl.org
JOBS
City of Holland:
--Housing inspector: Full-time, salary range $42,266-$50,710 with cafeteria-style benefit and pension package. Perform on-site inspections of rental housing, residential dwellings, commercial/industrial buildings; specialist in code compliance. Two to four years' experience; bilingual English-Spanish preferred. Send cover letter and resume no later than Fri, May 23, to City of Holland, 270 South River Ave, Holland 49423. Email hr@cityofholland.com
--Clerical assistants: Two openings, part-time, 20-hour/week, for Community and Neighborhood Services Department. Pay rate is $9.72 - $13.42 per hour. Provides front desk, clerical, and other support. One to two years' experience, preferably in a governmental setting. Bilingual English-Spanish preferred. Send cover letter and resume no later than Fri, May 23, to City of Holland, 270 South River Ave, Holland 49423. Email hr@cityofholland.com
Community Action House: Full-time resource pick-up and delivery driver. High school diploma or GED, some college preferred; basic computer literacy, organizational skills, chauffer license, good driving record, ability to move heavy items on a regular basis. Send letter of interest and resume no later than Fri, May 23, to Mark Tucker, mtucker@communityactionhouse.org
West Michigan Environmental Action Council: Diversity and Inclusion internship (plus other internships in policy, journalism, marketing, etc). 10-15 hours/week; $500 stipend at end of summer internship. Go to https://wmeac.org/jobs/ for information on requirements and responsibilities. Send cover letter and resume to Anne Marie Hertl, Community Activism Manager, WMEAC, 1007 Lake Drive, SE, Grand Rapids; (616) 451-3051, ext. 40.
