| Building Mental Resilience: Turning Power to Bounce Forward | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/2059 | Equal Opportunity | | 9/14/2021 4:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2059/Newsroom_EOD_022.png | | Building Mental Resilience: Turning Power to Bounce Forward | <div class="ExternalClassA77F5FD9C3F24D7F9FC21B1700E2FC06"><html>
<p>The Phoenix Women's Commission invites residents to an engaging webinar about mental health and resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on mental health for many community members. <br></p>
<p>The free virtual event focuses on wellness and the tools needed for effective resilience. It will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1. Once <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-mental-resilience-turning-power-to-bounce-forward-tickets-169685412637" target="_blank"><strong>registered</strong></a>, attendees will receive an event link to attend the virtual event. </p>
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<strong>Special Guest Speaker: </strong>Teri Pipe, PhD, RN<br></p>
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<p>Dr. Teri Pipe is an expert on mindfulness which is a skill set to increase the ability to experience being fully present, focused, and alive. Mindfulness has important implications for resilience within and beyond the healthcare and higher education sectors.</p>
<p>Dr. Teri Pipe is Dean Emerita of the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, where she served as Dean from 2011-2018 and as ASU Chief Well-Being Officer from 2017-2021. She is the Founding Director of ASU's Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience. Prior to ASU, Dr. Pipe served as Mayo Clinic Arizona's Director of Nursing Research and Innovation for 11 years. She loves spending time in nature and exploring ways of bringing compassion and well-being more fully into our world.<br></p>
<p>Dr. Pipe is an expert on nursing leadership with a focus on interprofessionalism, bringing nurses together with physicians and other health professionals, businesspeople, and policymakers, to help redesign and improve health in the U.S. Her research interests include mindfulness, resilience in professional and clinical populations, health promotion and wellness, positive coping and stress management, oncology, and gerontology. She is a sought-after speaker on the topics of mindfulness, workforce resilience, and self-compassion.<br></p>
<p>Dr. Pipe earned her PhD in health policy and administration with a minor in gerontology from Pennsylvania State University, a master's degree in nursing with an emphasis in gerontology from the University of Arizona, and a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Iowa.<br></p>
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<strong>About the Phoenix Women's Commission</strong>
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<p>The Phoenix Women's Commission provides advocacy, leadership, and support on issues facing women of all ages to enhance their quality of life. The commission promotes the participation of women in civic and public affairs and advises the mayor and City Council on women's issues. Learn more about the Phoenix Women's Commission.<br></p>
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| Nominations Extended for MLK Awards Program | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/1458 | Equal Opportunity | | 9/8/2021 4:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1458/Newsroom_EOD_013.jpg | | Nominations Extended for MLK Awards Program | <div class="ExternalClass00D8AA6B37474DDB861DB9C62C26D706"><html>
<p>If you know someone, including youth, who has made an impact on the quality of life of Phoenix residents, we urge you to nominate them for an award.</p>
<p>The Living the Dream Award recognizes individuals who embody the ideas of Dr. King through their continued personal commitment to human relations and social justice.</p>
<p>The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes exceptional individuals who have made Phoenix a better place to live through a lifelong dedication to promoting social and economic justice, defending civil rights, and enhancing the dignity of all people. Nominations must emulate the lifelong dedication of Calvin C. Goode.</p>
<p>The deadline to submit a <a target="_blank" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XGm5lg5PvUKK37p1V2A0a8dCr72llv1Cj74wxYXqWblUMkZCNlZaTlpVVFhQV0hXTjNHMzdSRjFOSC4u">nomination form</a> online has been extended unitl 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24.</p>
<p>For more information, visit <a href="/eod" target="_blank">phoenix.gov/eod</a> or call 602-534-1279. </p>
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| MLK Celebration Nominations | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/2040 | Equal Opportunity | | 8/26/2021 7:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/8Z0Bexs13B8 | MLK Celebration Nominations | <div class="ExternalClassCCB216E5A1A44DF5AA0919C42CDDAF04"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>The annual Martin Luther King celebration is in January 2022. The MLK Planning Committee is currently taking nominations for some key legacy awards. The deadline is Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. This update provides you with the information you need to know for submitting a nomination.<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p>
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| Register for a Free Financial Webinar | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/1931 | Equal Opportunity | | 6/2/2021 7:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/YvjCjW-4BGA | Register for a Free Financial Webinar | <div class="ExternalClass010CBD5285024BEDAC4A25DB6EA1237F"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>Get financially fit with this FREE webinar on Financial Literacy presented by the Phoenix Women's Commission on Tuesday, June 8. </p><p>Watch this Virtual Report to find out how to register and get a sneak peak on what you will learn! <span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p>
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| Get Your Money Straight | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/1908 | Equal Opportunity | | 5/18/2021 5:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1908/Newsroom_EOD_021.jpg | | Get Your Money Straight | <div class="ExternalClass3CC6EBE080C7437892D506F2D97109D0"><html>
<p>The city of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department and the Phoenix Women's Commission (PWC) invite residents to a free financial literacy webinar, “Get Your Money Straight," from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 8.<br></p>
<p>The interactive session will include the following topics: Why Financial Literacy is Important; What Wealth Inequality Looks Like in America; and a Roadmap to Financial Literacy.</p>
<p>The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on finances for many residents. Financial insecurity and anxiety have made many people feel overwhelmed and stressed.</p>
<p>Register for the live webinar at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-your-money-straight-financial-literacy-tools-and-resources-webinar-tickets-147686559475" target="_blank">pwcmoney.eventbrite.com</a> or if you have any questions email shanna.archie@phoenix.gov.</p>
<p>The virtual event will be hosted by Phoenix Women's Commissioner Yvonne C. Pipkin. To learn more about the PWC, visit <a href="/eod/commissions" target="_blank">phoenix.gov/eod/commissions</a>.<br></p>
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| April is National Fair Housing Month | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/1861 | Equal Opportunity | | 4/21/2021 10:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/GMBa3_sI72Q | April is National Fair Housing Month | <div class="ExternalClassCFF01D504F68419F8195FFA6CFAF0FDF"><html>
<p>The Phoenix Housing and Equal Opportunity departments join HUD and the nation in celebrating National Fair Housing Month in April. </p>
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The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, financing and other housing-related transactions based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status or sexual orientation.
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For more information about free fair housing workshops, visit <a href="/eod" target="_blank">phoenix.gov/eod</a> or call the Equal Opportunity Department at 602-262-7716.
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| You are Invited to a Virtual Business Workshop | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/1697 | Equal Opportunity | | 1/11/2021 7:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1697/Newsroom_EOD_020.png | | You are Invited to a Virtual Business Workshop | <div class="ExternalClass092B5123320841BC92D6C5D83583953B"><html>
<p>The city of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department Business Relations Division invites residents to attend a free virtual business workshop from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10.</p>
<p>The virtual workshop will provide information on how to become certified as a Small Business Enterprise and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with the city. Staff will explain how projects are monitored and will provide attendees information and resources available for small businesses.</p>
<p>For more information about the virtual business workshop, call 602-262-6790 or register <a target="_blank" href="/eodsite/Pages/Outreachevents-EOD.aspx">here</a>.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TqX7GSpqqk&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Video: PHXTV Virtual Reporting</a></strong></p>
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| 35th Annual AZ MLK Virtual Celebration | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/equal-opportunity/1673 | Equal Opportunity | | 12/22/2020 11:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/1673/Newsroom_EOD_019.jpg | | 35th Annual AZ MLK Virtual Celebration | <div class="ExternalClass50FF0915CA1D40A7AFF5C74F9616E5F3"><html>
<p><strong>Jan. 15 Update:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uj8nf83v0Q" target="_blank"><strong>AZ MLK Virtual Celebration video</strong></a></p><p>The 35th Annual AZ MLK Awards & Scholarship Celebration will honor Valley residents for their lifelong commitment to creating a compassionate and socially just community. </p>
<p>The Arizona Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee and the Phoenix Human Relations Commission will recognize the Calvin C. Goode Lifetime Achievement honoree and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream awardees.</p>
<p>The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes exceptional individuals who have made Phoenix a better place to live through a lifelong dedication to promoting social and economic justice, defending civil rights, and enhancing the dignity of all people. The Living the Dream Award recognizes individuals who embody the ideas of Dr. King through their continued personal commitment to human relations and social justice.</p>
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<strong>The 2021 Honorees are: </strong>
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<br>Carolyn Bristo Chatman<br>Freddie Dobbins Jr.<br>Angela R. Garmon<br>Mel Hannah</li>
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<p>Join the AZ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday virtual program during a special broadcast at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. To watch the AZ MLK Virtual Celebration on Jan. 15 or at a later date, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofphoenixaz">youtube.com/cityofphoenixaz</a>.</p>
<p>For more about the 2021 AZ MLK Committee activities, visit <a target="_blank" href="http://azmlk.org/">azmlk.org</a>.</p>
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