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As 2020 winds down, and a fresh new year begins-- we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year together. Though it was not a normal year, we still managed to demonstrate our resilience & connection with ourselves and our community. Our Thrive in the 05 collaborative has not only made incredible progress in our ongoing projects, but we have adapted our focus to fit the needs of the community, as we endure the COVID-19 pandemic together. Just in the past year, we’ve started new interventions and programs to address the new, urgent needs in the 05 area.
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Thrive in the '05: 2020 Project Updates
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Choice Neighborhoods
2020 started off with a whirlwind of design charrettes and transformation team meetings to work towards a draft Thrive in the 05 Transformation Plan, a shared vision for investment in the Thrive area. While public engagement for the plan has been stalled due to the pandemic, we did move forward with a process to select Action Activities projects.
In 2021, you can expect to start seeing nearly $1.5 million worth of neighborhood improvements in the area, including public art, tree plantings, historic signage, and business improvements! Also, be on the lookout for opportunities for engagement and feedback on the Transformation Plan along with ways to contribute to specific strategies and efforts to further build community, connect to resources, secure funding, and invest in our neighborhoods.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, our collaborative pivoted to providing support to residents and businesses, especially our Tucson House community, including:
- Partnership with Pima Council on Aging to provide weekly frozen meals and grocery delivery service to over 100 older adults.
- Weekly newsletters and a virtual "Radio" Show to stay connected to residents and share information.
- Leadership of Tucson House Resident Council to support residents through weekly food deliveries, supplies, and activities for those staying home to stay safe.
- Support for Helping Hands Care Bag deliveries, on-site COVID-19 testing, mask donations, and other efforts like holiday meal delivery from El Charro, Community Bridges, Tucson Medical Center, and Tucson Fire's TC3 program.
- HCD accepted into the 2020 ConnectHomeUSA cohort to better connect residents with internet access, devices, and digital literacy training.
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Community-Based Crime Reduction
CBCR has begun Implementation! We are excited to begin the Drug Market Intervention, You Can, Too!, Community Resiliency Model , YES! Youth Empowerment Solutions, and other CBCR Strategies in the New Year. Thank you Thrive Community and partners for continuing to work hard and find ways to still make these ideas come to life! Look out for updates and many new and exciting opportunities to join in the effort to reduce crime and improve safety and well-being for our Thrive community.
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Workforce and Economic Development
The Pima Community College Workforce Development team and City of Tucson Economic Initiatives office spent much of 2020 making sure that Thrive-area businesses were connected to resources and information. Scroll down for more information on all the new initiatives in 2020.
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ASU OCHER's 2020 Volunteer Program
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Social & Wellness Calls
In response to COVID-19, our office adapted and launched new volunteer programs intended to support vulnerable members of our community-- particularly residents living in the Tucson House. Our volunteers have been making Social & Wellness Calls to provide peer-to-peer support for residents at the Tucson House.
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REACH AZ
To further support community members outside of the Tucson House, ASU OCHER launched the REACH AZ warm-support line. Our volunteers have staffed this warm-line throughout the year & were able to provide peer-to-peer support for folks who called in.
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In August & September, ASU OCHER collaborated with Ward 3 & San Ignacio Council to provide care-bags to members of the Tucson House & throughout the Old Pasqua Neighborhood. These care-bags contained essentials like toiletries, hygiene products, and household cleaning products that were difficult to access for many members of our community.
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We are very grateful to have had the opportunity to provide for the 05 community during the pandemic’s hardships. This enormous task would not have been possible without our dedicated volunteers, community partners, supporters, and resident leaders. Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who helped out with these projects, and be on the lookout for more care-package distribution opportunities in 2021!
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Thrive in the 05 Resource Cafe’s Greatest Hits:
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Thrive in the 05’s Resource Cafe is a unique opportunity for local organizations, non-profits, & other groups to highlight their current resources that are available to our community during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Every Wednesday from 12-12:30pm, we sit down with representatives from various local groups to discuss new project initiatives, updates, services, and resources that are meant to benefit & serve all members of our community. This lunch-time chat is broadcasted via Zoom & Facebook Live. Presented & Hosted by the ASU Office of Community, Health, Engagement, and Resilience (OCHER)
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#1: Davis Mariachi Band (1.4 views)
In October, we featured members of Las Aguilitas, Davis Elementary School’s Mariachi Band to discuss how their music lessons and performance shifted virtually. This heart-warming discussion features the foundations of Las Aguilitas, the long-lasting impact & importance to our community, opportunities for youth-engagement, clips from live performances, and more.
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#2: Million Trees Project (976 views)
In September, we sat down with Fatima Luna (Environmental & Sustainability Advisor) and Genesis Cubillas (Community Engagement Advisor) from Mayor Regina’s Office to discuss the recently announced Million Trees Initiative. This insightful discussion highlights the project’s overall goals & timeline, how to get involved, and more!
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#3: Move Tucson (890 views)
In June, we discussed the City of Tucson’s Move Tucson Initiative with Gabriella Barillas-Longoria (Livability Planner from the City of Tucson’s Dept. of Transportation & Mobility), Selina Barajas, and Mike (Ambassadors with the Street Ambassador Program). We chat about Move Tucson’s overall study, project objectives, long-term objectives for the community, ways to get involved, and more!
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Tune in Next Wednesday, January 6th from 12-12:30pm for our first BILINGUAL Resource Cafe of 2021. Join us on Zoom or Facebook Live to hear our next speaker Luz Navarette from SunTran discuss the Sun On Demand Pilot Program & other relevant 2021 updates from Sun Tran.
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Small Business Assistance Line 520-837-4100
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Economic Initiatives Updates
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Responded to the pandemic by delivering the weekly “Navigating the Impacts of COVID-19” weekly webinar series with 31 episodes in 2020. The Connect Tucson Webinar Series was recognized with a 2020 Digital Media Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
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Launched new City of Tucson Economic Initiatives Connect Tucson website in Feb. 2020
Delivered 43 Connect Tucson Business Connection kits to Thrive in the 05 businesses. Connect Tucson Business Connection Kits include small business support resources from: City of Tucson Economic Initiatives, Pima Community College, YWCA, StartUp Tucson, Growth Partners Arizona, Hownd, TruLocal, Pima County Back to Business, Kiva Tucson, Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce, and a limited edition Thrive in the 05 reusable fabric face mask.
Created weekly Thrive in the 05 Business Connection email newsletter for Thrive in the 05 area businesses and sent weekly on March 25, 2020 to present
Delivered Activating Spaces Business Design Charrette in January 2020
Delivered Business Resilience webinar in partnership with SBDC for local businesses in May 2020
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Contact workforce@pima.edu
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PCC Workforce Development
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PCC launched online Google IT Google Support Specialist Professional Certification
PCC redeveloped academic courses to include a blend of online, virtual, and hybrid delivery. Courses were designed to provide students a safe and fulfilling learning experience during the COVID-19 crisis. All in-person classes are conducted using CDC, local and state guidelines for health and safety.
PCC delivered the Showcasing Local Black-owned Businesses virtual event which shared the experiences of three local Black entrepreneurs who have found themselves doing what they love most: working for themselves by creating their own businesses.
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PCC Downtown Campus
Center of Excellence Updates
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Construction for the new Automotive Technology and Innovation Center at PCC Downtown Campus is approximately 95 percent complete. Finishing details (i.e. paint, ceiling, carpet and tile, and site landscaping) should be complete in mid-January 2021; During Spring 2021 PCC will add interior furniture, equipment, and audio-visual and information technology installations. A virtual ribbon cutting for the public is tentatively planned for early Spring 2021
Solar panel removal in the west parking lot of Downtown Campus has begun in anticipation for the preparation and eventual groundbreaking for the new Advanced Manufacturing building. Construction scheduled to begin in 2021
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Community-Based Crime Reduction
Nadia Roubicek
Project Manager, ASU
School of Social Work
Nadia.Roubicek@asu.edu
520.884.5507 ext. 20609
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Choice Neighborhoods
Alison Miller
Principal Planner, City of Tucson
Housing and Community Development
Alison.Miller@tucsonaz.gov
520.403.1795
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Workforce and Economic Development
Teresa Noon
Program Manager
Pima Community College/City of Tucson Economic Initiatives
tmnoon@pima.edu
520.206.7031
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