Garfield Con Colores - Garfield Neighborhood

Garfield Con Colores - Garfield Neighborhood

Garfield
WINTER 2014
News
Working Together For a Safe, Clean and Friendly Neighborhood. Trabajando Juntos por Un Vecindario Seguro, Limpio y amable. “¡Si Se Puede!”
Garfield Con Colores
IN THIS ISSUE:
Proposed Changes to Bulk Trash
Residents are Using Nextdoor.com
A Note From Police Chief Garcia
Information About Graffiti
Garfield Community Garden
Get Your Taxes Prepared For Free!
Rennovations at Verde Park
Community Meetings
Free Tax Preperation
preparación de impuestos gratis
Lupe Sisneros Safe Haven, 1029 E. Garfield
Our residents work together with City Staff at our monthly Revitalization Meeting.
Op Ed, Garfield Organization Editors
So now the City’s Solid Waste department has decided to discontinue bulk trash pickup. 4 The end of regular Bulk
regularly scheduled bulk trash pick up is perhaps the one thing that keeps Garfield from Trash pick up? Does this
becoming a trash heap. Keep in mind, they recently cut in half the number of regular make sense when 60%
trash pickups, and now they are planning on discontinuing bulk trash pickup all together.
of homes in Garfield
They claim that they can come pick up everyone’s pile “on-demand” at random intervals
cheaper than going through the entire neighborhood on set quarterly dates and cleaning have absent landlords?
up the entire neighborhood at once (of course we all occasional ‘forget’- though dates mailed in your water bill). With
“random 4 ‘free‘ calls per year,” piles will be generated with no one able to call for pick up since most properties are
absentee landlords. It seems illogical for Solid Waste to set us up for the likelihood of trashing out our neighborhoods
like this. While it’s another City Department, we could look for input from a more hands-on Neighborhood Services
Department to intervene on our behalf, requesting a reconsideration of this uncontained trash strategy.
If implemented the less-responsible absentee landlords will have trash piling up high and never call. NSD Enforcement
will be costly and SLOW. Already numbers of residents create piles of trash at non-“uncontained” bulk pickup times,
and by the time NPO enforcement proceeding can have effect the next quarterly pickup comes around. So now it’s
up to the good residents to police the issue and constantly harp, beg and plead for enforcement. Meanwhile, our
neighbors in Tempe, Scottsdale and Peoria get this service MONTHLY. This has proven to be the best way to maintain
removal of blight. But now let’s trash out the neighborhoods because Solid Waste is feeding us the line that this is
more “green.” I’d like to suggest we be more pro-active as a Neighborhood Association and ask our District 8 Council
Office to respond to our concerns. [email protected]
March 8th
BULK (UNCONTAINED) TRASH
BASURA A GRANEL
The Garfield Organization is looking
for volunteers. If you would like to
be involved with planning events or
improving the Garfield Neighborhood
please reach out to us. Is there something we should
be doing that you can help with?
Join us at a community meeting or on Facebook
at bit.ly/garfieldhd
NO TIRES
FRANK X. GORDON ADULT EDUCATION 1022 E. Garfield St.
Maricopa County Adult Probation
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Garfield GED Classes
602.254.7030 ext 241
WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY
ENGLISH (ESOL) CLASSES
602.254.7030 ext 242
WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY
Entrance is on
11th ST. Between
Roosevelt & Garfield
REGISTRATION
AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH
CLASS.
PLEASE BRING A VALID U.S.
or STATE GOVERNMENT ID, A
PENCIL AND
PLAN ON 3 HOURS.
We would like to invite Garfield neighbors
to join us on nextdoor.com, a new social
site designed specifically as a neighbor to
neighbor community-builder. They’ve made
presentations to our Redevelopment and Economic Development Committee
(you’re always welcome), and we reviewed their origins and intentions. It’s a social site
much like facebook, myspace or Google+ however the difference is, all neighbors/
users/participants are vetted Garfield residents. Singing up requires verification
of residency within Garfield (you see only cross-streets). No outsiders permitted.
No developer or person living in Tempe can chime in on our conversation. We can
however, view what issues are in neighboring hoods that have joined nextdoor.
com; such as Willow & Coronado. Besides a great way to post lost puppy or found
puppy, Nextdoor.com is greater at focusing on solutions to stolen bikes or cases
of serial vandalism or graffiti, or street lights out, because you know you’re only
talking to neighbors. Recently the independent Garfield Historic District Phoenix
Facebook group had quite a discussion over a group of problematic juveniles; and
snarky exchanges. We believe nextdoor.com will be a better platform for Garfield
residents to have helpful discussions. Yes there will be differences of opinion, but
assuming we can all be civil, we’ll focus on the common denominators that bind us
together as a community of different cultures and characters. Nextdoor.com
Hello, this is Phoenix Chief of Police Daniel V. Garcia, and I am
pleased to announce that starting today the City of Phoenix
Police Department will be using Nextdoor in an effort to facilitate
virtual neighborhood watches and help foster neighbor-toneighbor and police-to-resident communication.
Nextdoor is a tool for us to effectively share crime prevention and
safety updates, free events, and emergency notifications. You
can expect to receive crime and safety updates from the Phoenix
Police Department on Nextdoor specific to your neighborhood.
Information is empowering! Providing you with vital information
relative to your neighborhood is extremely important to me and
to Phoenix officers. Policing is not the sole responsibility of the Chief Garcia meeting in Garfield with residents.
police, but rather a shared responsibility between the police and
the entire community.
As a reminder, calling 911 should remain your priority to request emergency services, to report criminal or suspicious activity, file police reports, etc.
We look forward to using Nextdoor to build stronger, safer neighborhoods throughout Phoenix.
Visit www.nextdoor.com for details.
GRAFFITI
It is a sign of urban decay. It generates fear of neighborhood
crime and instability. It is costly, destructive and sends a message that the community is not concerned about the appearance of its neighborhoods. And, it’s against the law!
Residents can take control of their neighborhoods by quickly
removing graffiti. Prompt removal reduces the chance of graffiti reappearing, and it helps maintain a safe, secure and attractive environment.
24-Hour Hotline:
Graffiti in progress:
Email Address:
Crime Stop:
602-495-7014
9-1-1
[email protected]
602-262-6151
Garfield Resident’s Community Garden
Every 2nd Sunday of the month is the monthly garden
meeting day. We’ll be meeting at the garden at 3 pm. It’s in
the lot west of 1122 E. Garfield Street. Come by and see what
we’re growing!
We’re also making plans to reconfigure the west side of the
garden with help from Master Gardener Zuri Rowland and
build some raised beds in the front (there is a conduit that
runs underground in the front area, so in-ground beds won’t
work). We’ll be having work days for that on the Saturdays in
February - more info on that to come, but if you could plan
to come help from 9 to noon on one or more days (February
1, 8, and 15), that would be great!
Garfield Community Garden at 1022 E. Garfield St:
Info on Garfield Historic District Facebook group, or e-mail,
[email protected] (we can respond in either English or Spanish); or call Jack Dillon and Julie Quiroz at
602.254.7030
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ANIMAL
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M-T-TH-F: 7:30am-5:30pmW-S: 8am-noon
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25 WestThomas ( S.W.Corner Fi rst Ave. and Thomas)
Get Your Taxes Done for Free
In Garfield!
Did you earn less than $50,270 in 2014? You may qualify
for several tax credits. The Earned Income Tax Credit
(EITC) could pay you as much as $5,891 based on your
earnings and family situation. You must file taxes to
receive your credit. Don't pay to file your taxes or the hundreds of dollars for a refund anticipation loan (RAL). Visit a
free tax preparation site to have your taxes carefully prepared and e-filed - for free and fast refunds! Don't give away
your money. The Garfield Organization sponsoring a Volunteer Income Tax Preparation site in our neighborhood at
the Garfield Safe Haven located at 1029 E. Garfield Street. Tax preparation days and hours are:
Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Haga Sus Impuestos Gratis en el Barrio Garfield!
Ganó menos de $50,270 en el año 2014? El rembolso de ingresos (EITC) puede regresarle $5,891 o menos, dependiendo
de sus ingresos. Tiene que hacer una declaración anual de impuestos para recibir el credito. No pague por la preparación
de su declaración de impuestos o para un préstamo de impuestos anticipado. Vaya a un centro gratis de preparación
de impuestos para que le preparen su declaración con calidad, electrónicamente y gratis. La Organización Garfield
esta patrocinando una Centro de Preparación de Impuestos en nuestro barrio en el refugio Garfield segura ubicada
en 1029 E. de la calle Garfield. Días y horas de preparación de impuestos son:
Miércoles 18:00-20:00 y sábados de 9:00 AM a 1:00 PM.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Numeros Importante de Telefono
Renovations at Verde Park are currently under way they
Policia: Incendio y Emergencia de medico
include many new amenities and preservation of several
911 historic buildings, including Phoenix’s first municipal water
Emergency: Police, Fire, Medical
Community Action Officer
Mario Ancich
Crime Stop / Para evitar crimen
Garfield School / Escuela Garfield
Verde Park / Parque Verde
Cindy Wilson
Animal Control (strays at risk)
534.1389 pump-house (Pictured Below). Look forward to enjoying,
new field lighting, furniture, game tables, interior paint,
262.6151 cabinets, fencing, improved play fields, enhanced shade
structures, and large ramada.
257.3863
495.5109
Hours of operation: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
Free daily meals from Kids Cafe served at 5:00 p.m.
506.7387
Seniors program 9a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, &
Graffiti Busters / Limpiador de inscripciones 495.7014
Wednesday.
What your neighbors have to say about Face to Face meetings, on Facebook.
“Great meeting tonight in the Garfield neighborhood got to see some people I have not seen in a while and also got to
meet some new faces. Sometimes technology makes us more dependant on computer interaction and less interaction
takes place among humans. In a nutshell if your work schedule permits and don’t have family commitments etc and
can attend try and can the meeting tomorrow at 5:30pm. I think anyone who attends will enjoy the meeting. It is much
more enjoyable than being behind the computer and everyone is super friendly. So put the computer down you little
Rascals and attend!!!!” Neighbor to Neighbor, Jonathan Ghione
Another Neighbor said, “I absolutely had such a great experience at the meeting yesterday. I was so motivated by
everybody’s passion! I really want to get involved as much as possible. I feel like I could contribute and provide some
new insight. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help out.”
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS
You Are Always Welcome ~ Bienvenidios
Revitalization & Economic Development (RED)
Join the Conversation
Open Group: facebook.com/groups/GarfieldHD/
Verified Group: garfieldaz.nextdoor.com
Community & Safety Meeting
4th Tuesday of Every Month!
Last Wednesday of Every Month!
Lupe Sisneros Safe Haven
1029 E Garfield St. 5:30pm.
Issues Covered: Housing, Revitalization, Infrastructure, Business and
neighborhood Development & Community Garden. Committee
members make sure development around us; enhance neighborhood
livability and housing stability.
Cuarto Martes Del Mes
COMITE DE REVITALIZACIÓN (RED)
Se reúne a las 5;30 pm, el cuarto martes de cada mes en Lupe Sisneros
Safe Haven, 1029 E. Garfield. Temas tales como viviendas unifamiliares,
preguntas del tráfico, nuevas construcciones en y alrededor de Garfield
y el impacto que tendrá sobre.
Lupe Sisneros Safe Haven
1029 E Garfield St. 5:30pm.
Want to feel safer? Together with the Phoenix Police Department we
work towards building a safer more inviting neighborhood. Come join
your neighbors to resolve safety concerns and learn about what’s being
done to make Garfield a better place to live.
Reunion Sobre Cuestiones de Vigilancia y
Polica: ¡Último Mercules del Mes!
Lupe Sisneros Safe Haven
1029 E Garfield St. 5:30pm.
Nos reunimos con nuestros amigos y la policía para hablar de preguntas
de seguridad y cómo solucionar estos problemas.
Neighborhood Housing Services, 602.258.1659
NHS nonprofit, guides first time home buyers through the process
of finding and buying a house; sometimes builds and renovates new
homes for qualified applicants, and assists some home buyers who are
faced with foreclosure by negotiating with their lenders.
GARFIELD NEWS is the official voice of Garfield Organization, a neighborhood alliance. Contact: [email protected]
Editor, Kim Moody; Assistant Editor, Jacob Akins; Production, Alwun House Foundation.