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YES, it’s real! The City of Racine has $1,500 GROW Racine Scholarships available for adult residents who are looking to get their High school credential or enter the Trades!

Pictured are just a few of GROW Racine’s $1,500 scholarship recipients. Every eligible participant will receive payments amounting up to $1,500 so long as they continue to progress in their chosen program. By the end of whatever program chosen, each participant should have received up to $1,500 of their scholarship. What makes an adult eligible? City of Racine residency! Any City of Racine resident (18 years+) who applies for the GROW Racine scholarship, enrolls in their program, and reaches program milestones will receive payments of their $1,500 scholarship.

To apply for a program, inquire more about GROW Racine, or to learn more about the Racine Financial Empowerment Center, please visit:
https://www.growracine.org/

Racine Fall 2022 Job Fair https://wisconnvalleyevents.com/event/racine-fall-2022-job-fair/

📌 Racine County Community Resource Directory

Racine County Eye has compiled a helpful Community Resource Directory to assist when someone needs available resources.

This directory includes information on child care, food pantries, housing, and utility assistance programs, health services, mental health counseling services, and more.

Learn more here 👇👇
https://racinecountyeye.com/racine-county-community-resource-directory/

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It looks like warm weather is in the forecast for Saturday, with temperatures reaching the upper 90s. Below is a list of cooling centers throughout Racine County. ☀️🌡️

Take precautions and check in on family, friends, and neighbors. Never leave children or pets in a hot car unattended. Residents in need of assistance can also dial 211 for resources available where they live. You can also find cooling venters via our GIS map: https://tinyurl.com/y48w4bjb

Stay safe!

Anthony Lane COP House welcomes you to the Grocery Giveaway tomorrow Thursday, July 21st, from 4:30pm - 6pm or while supplies last!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.

Anthony Lane COP House welcomes you to the Grocery Giveaway THIS Thursday, June 16th, from 4:30pm - 6pm or while supplies last!

Hiring event June 7

Have you considered a career in 911 dispatch? Do you have questions about shifts, benefits or training? Come to our hiring event on June 7th. Communications Center staff will be on hand to answer all of your questions. If you are looking for a rewarding career and you want to make a difference in the community, this is your opportunity.

Career Opportunities - Public Allies - Join Our Team Career opportunities! Public Allies is always looking for talented, values driven individuals committed to join our diverse team.

We’re Hiring! We are looking for Highway & Parks Seasonal Maintenance Workers. 🌳🛣️
Want to work outside this summer? We have the perfect job for you. This position offers great regular working hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Duties include:
• Grounds and facilities upkeep
• General road maintenance
• Storm sewer cleaning
• Grass cutting and trimming
Must be age 18 or older.
Are you interested or know someone who might be? Head to the link below for application information:
https://www.mtpleasantwi.gov/2228/Employment-Opportunities

Make sure to mark your calendars and plan to join us and your neighbors at one of the upcoming Racine Bounces Back! events! The first one is next Wednesday, May 4th at the Cesar Chavez Community Center. All events include lots of activities for kids, free resources, raffle prizes, opportunities to apply for City jobs - including summer youth employment! - and more!

Attention Racine students, ages 9-13! This Spring Break there will be a history-based scavenger hunt around downtown Racine!

From April 15-22 there will be fliers with historical facts about Racine landmarks and businesses in storefront windows around downtown. All you need to do is match 10 correct answers on your scavenger hunt form and submit it for a chance to win some great prizes! (Form drop-off locations listed in directions)

Prizes include... Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (5 winners), Board Games (10 winners) and a Domino's Family Pizza Meal (All students!)

Entry forms will be available next week in RUSD main offices, or you can download them here:
English: https://bit.ly/38m8heA
Spanish https://bit.ly/3NIbXrl

This Family Empowerment Series event is brought to you by RUSD Family and Community Engagement, Ascension and Domino's. It is open to all Racine students ages 9-13.

Racine County Spring Job Fair set for Wednesday; hundreds of openings available A free community event is planned this week to help those seeking a job find one with a local employer.

Officer DeBruin is hosting an event on March 16, 2022 at the Villa St. COP House. Come out and play some video games and have some fun. If you have any questions feel free to contact Officer DeBruin at [email protected] or 262-287-6454.

Here's a quick video to learn more about our program.

Advancing Family Assets Promotional Life coaching for qualifying individuals in Racine looking to improve in areas of finances, education, career, and health.

We are looking for volunteers to help us with this amazing project

CNC Operator: https://bit.ly/CNHCNCOperator

Assembler: https://bit.ly/CNHAssemblyOperator

https://www.focusracine.org/donate.html THIS LINK WILL TAKE YOU RIGHT TO OUR DONATE PAGE, easy peasy:)

STORY TIME sponsored by Marcus Theatres! Be sure to join in on the fun every Sunday Live at 7pm right here: Focus On Community!! Story read by Racine Unified Schools', 1st grade teacher from Jerstad Agerholm K8, Mrs.Sobotka! Giveaways each week! This week's first 10 winners will each get 4 Marcus Movie passes!!! Share with friends and family! See you Sunday! Pop your name in the comments during story time for a shout out.

Walk in interviews

After an eventful holiday season, help make the return to school a safe one for our children and families. Consider taking advantage of upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics at two of Racine Unified Schools' community schools. Clinics are open to RUSD families and the general public.

Free vaccine clinic tomorrow from 4-6PM at Julian Thomas. No appointment needed. $50 gift card (while supplies last) to city residents getting 1st or 2nd dose.

Holiday Basket giveaway

We are still collecting toys for our toy shop.