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OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2016 UCW 35 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM NATHAN WALLS, Public Informa�on Specialist, City of Faye�eville Corporate Communica�ons Department, Contribu�ng Writer. 433 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301-5537 www.FayettevilleNC.gov (910) 433-1FAY (1329) /cityoffayettevillegovernment Insta Follow Your City on Social Media: Engaging You About Your City Government Engaging You About Your City Government City Partners with Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Issues Proclamation for Hidden Heroes Campaign Fayetteville is one of 50 cities across the country partnering with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes Campaign (www.hiddenheroes.org) to help create a national awareness and support for military caregivers and to encourage military caregivers to self-identify, so they can receive the resources they critically need. "We are immensely proud of our veterans and service members and recognize the sacrifices they have made to support our way of life," said Mayor Nat Robertson. "But we also realize the caregivers caring for our veterans and service members need our help as well. They are the unsung heroes, and we want to ensure we are doing all we can to make sure they have the community services they need." In late September, Mayor Nat Robertson signed a proclamation stating the City's commitment to being a part of this important campaign. The proclamation states the City of Fayetteville will: • Become a military and veteran caregiver supportive city. • Seek to identify military and veteran caregivers residing in our city. • Work to ensure that our government, organizations, employers and non-profits are aware of the unique challenges of military and veteran caregivers and are encouraged to create supportive environments and opportunities to assist. • Plan an observance each May, during Military Appreciation Month, to honor and recognize the city's military and veteran caregivers in partnership with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's national Hidden Heroes campaign. • Encourage all those who care for and support veterans and service members to extend that support to their caregivers. • Designate a point of contact for our city, from the public or private sector for citizens and organizations wanting to offer support, and caregivers who need that support. • There are currently 5.5 million caregivers across the nation providing daily, life-sustaining support to loved ones injured while defending our freedom. The Foundation's goal is to recognize and assist these American military caregivers by strengthening the services afforded to them through innovation, evidence-based research, and collaboration. The City of Fayetteville will work closely with the Foundation, as well as Fort Bragg, to determine how to best implement this program in our city. By partnering with the Foundation, the city will be part of a national effort to create solutions to the challenges of this crisis, joining with cities from coast to coast in support of these hidden heroes. Human Relations Holds Fair Housing Workshop Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations is holding a Fair Housing Workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the City's Old Wilmington Road Resource Center from 9 to 11 a.m. "Both Fayetteville and Cumberland County want to be known as the best places in America to live, work and play," said Human Relations Director Dr. Anthony Wade. "These workshops promote resident awareness of their rights in terms of buying, renting or leasing in our community. The workshops also assist housing providers with the legal knowledge to help them minimize liabilities through positive business practices that comply with the City's fair housing ordinance and federal law." The workshop is free to attend. The City's Community Development Department operates the resource center. For more information about Community Development, log onto www.FayettevilleNC.gov/Community Development. 4 8 2 N . M C P H E R S O N C H U RC H R D . | 910-354-2590 SMOKIN' DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS UNDER $10.00 CRAFT BEER • LIVE MUSIC • CATERING Visit our website for food and drink specials! MacSpeedShop.com