Urban Views Weekly September 13, 2017

Sep. 13, 2017

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What’s Inside

Page 2 Strike While the Iron is Hot!

Page 4 The Rain Falls on the Just and‌

Page 6 It Takes a Village

Page 9 Ultimate Tailgate

Page 3 Virginia State University

Page 5 Scholar of the Week

Page 8 Views from Around Town

Page 10 Picking a Generator

Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times

Strike While the Iron is Hot!

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Charlottesville. DACA. These are just three “hot topics” that dominated traditional and online media recently. Here’s the question: has your nonprofit increased its revenue, number of donors, people served, or community profile as a result of recent national media attention?

We encourage you to be proactive and share the value of your work with your community. Let people know how your organization relates to matters that are dominating public discussion. Think of it this way: most people want to know what they can do. If your organization makes a difference in the lives of people impacted by natural disasters, racism, white supremacy, and/or immigration policy you need to let people know.

1. Proactively create an advisory group to provide ethical guidance.

2. Make sure your board, advisors and staff agree with “hot-topic” talking points.

“Let people know how your organization relates to matters that are dominating public discussion.”

Whether you define an event as “good” or “bad” be prepared to communicate on social media, in print, and on TV and radio. You are a subject matter expert. You are constantly involved in activities related to these current events. And yes, donations to your organization can make a difference now and in the future. Don’t be afraid to communicate and to ask.

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5. Make sure that talking points are up-to-date.

6. Provide your spokesperson with data and stories to counter false information.

7. Be prepared to move quickly with an email campaign, online giving, press releases, and direct mail.

8. As appropriate, be prepared to call a press conference. Know who within the media to reach out to and who will be available to answer questions.

10. If you outsource your marketing and communications, talk with your consultant or firm to put a plan in place.

Don’t let your lack of readiness turn into lost opportunities when current events are before you. Stay proactive and stay current.

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4. Determine who is the one person to speak to the press.

9. Review your media kit. Make sure your website has a media section with current information about the people you serve, the history of your organization, data related to the need your nonprofit addresses. Make it easy for media sources to easily draw on your organization’s expertise.

But you have to be prepared. Here are ten suggestions:

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3. Make sure your overall communications plan includes specific messages that can be used during a time when public attention focuses on work related to your nonprofit.

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Number of First-Time Freshmen is nearly 50 Percent Larger than Two Years Ago at Virginia State University If you step on the campus of Virginia State University (VSU), you would notice an influx of students.

This is due to the fact that this year’s number of first-time freshmen (1,139) is nearly 50 percent larger than the number of first-time freshmen two years ago (766). In addition, this year’s number of first-time freshmen is 10 percent larger than last year’s number of first-time freshmen, which was 1,037.

University officials attributed the increased enrollment due to the University’s noteworthy accomplishments, the support of the alumni with recruitment, and the University’s presence on social media.

“We are excited to welcome another class of outstanding students from around the country to the University,” said Rodney Hall, executive director of Enrollment Services.

“From Alaska to Massachusetts, as students learn more about Virginia State University through social media, our successful alumni or numerous university-wide accomplishments, they want to be a part of the excitement.”

Jujuan Peel Jr., a first-time freshman from Philadelphia, Penn., expressed what made him choose VSU. “I chose Virginia State University because of the family atmosphere which I felt when I was accepted on the spot at a college fair in Philadelphia,” said Peel, whose major is business management. “I had gotten accepted to six other schools that same day and all of the schools gave me high fives but the VSU representatives came out from behind the table and gave hugs. They had never met me before that moment, and on top of that I had never even heard about VSU. After I left the college fair, I went home and did my research on VSU. I found out that I had been accepted to a university that has the best business program among other historically black colleges or universities.”

Freshman Ajsa Sowemimo, who is from Alexandria, Va., chose VSU because of the academics.

“During my campus tour, my mother and I spoke to Mr. Derrick Robinson in the engineering building and he gave me great insight about the computer engineering program,” said Sowemimo. “While visiting the campus, I felt like I was home already. I was sure I was where I wanted to spend my next four years. I believe that this is the right HBCU for me.”

President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. shared his thoughts on what makes VSU unique in attracting students to the University.

“First, I would like to thank faculty, staff and alumni for all of their hard work in making Virginia State University Virginia’s Opportunity University,” President Abdullah said. “Since the start of my presidency, I implemented several key areas that focus on providing a transformative experience for our students. During these past two years, that experience and excitement has been seen by numerous people from coast to coast and through our accolades of achievements and through the various media platforms, in particular social media, that Virginia State University is a place to thrive and succeed.”

Connecting with you With a full slate of events, the RTD brings you closer to the people, issues and activities that make Richmond one of the nation’s most vibrant regions.

Already this year…

■ Our ongoing RTD Speaker Series – featuring experts on politics, the arts and more – has informed and entertained large crowds during lively panel discussions.

■ Our Taste of Richmond gala fed a sellout crowd with some of the area’s most creative and delicious food and drink.

■ Our Top Workplaces event spotlighted local businesses that make Richmond a great place to live and work.

■ Our RTD Public Square forums continue to bring together the community for serious – and civil – conversations about the issues that matter.

More on tap, including…

RTD Presents: The 2017 Speaker Series – Sept. 26, Oct. 24 and Nov. 28 RTD Presents: One Day University – Oct. 14 RTD Gallery – Oct. 6 and Nov. 3 A Taste of Richmond Holiday – Nov. 1

So join us at RTD events, where we bring Richmond together For more information on these upcoming events, go to Richmond.com/RTD-Events or call (804) 649-6902.

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I’m Just Sayin’

By Dr. T

The rain falls on the just and…

There’s nothing more equalizing than nature itself, and natural disaster. All of us are subject to the power, risk and wrath of floods, tornados, wildfires, and hurricanes. The debate about climate change, whether one agrees or denies the impact that human action and/or inaction has played on the environment in which we live, Mother Nature will have her say. As the western hemisphere and all of its inhabitants continue to endure an historic and unprecedented onslaught of natural disasters in the form of major hurricanes, an 8.5 magnitude earthquake, massive wildfires, and epic flooding in one of America’s most populated urban centers, it seems ludicrous that the debate continues as to the veracity of global warming as an imminent threat to humanity.

innocent, if you were in the path of the overflowing water you were adversely affected and most likely suffered loss of one kind or another. It will more likely than not take you a considerable amount of time and resources to recover and be made whole from the disaster, if that is even possible at all. There’s a Bible verse that says “The rain falls on the just and the unjust alike.” If the past few weeks are any indication that assertion rings painfully true in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Irma and the oncoming Jose.

“...the immediate impact of the disaster brings everyone into a common recognition that we ALL need help.”

The aforementioned disasters alone have caused reservoirs, rivers, creeks and ponds to overflow their banks and completely submerge entire communities and interstate highway systems under water. Everyone within the geographic region of Houston, Texas has suffered the adversity of this disaster, whether rich or poor, black, white or brown. The rising floodwaters did not discriminate and had no specific target. Whether guilty or

The resources had by some surely overshadow those had by others, but the immediate impact of the disaster brings everyone into a common recognition that we ALL need help. There is acknowledgment that we are a part of a human family that is truly interdependent on one another, even if we don’t want to be. The kindness and courage that rise to the occasion when people need help, whether we know them or they are complete outsiders to us, gives us hope in the kindness of strangers and the common humanity we all share.

Thanks to everyone volunteering their time and resources: first responders, healthcare providers, and those on the ground caring for people you don’t know in the time of their greatest need.

Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. Associate Professor/Theatre VCU Artistic Director and Founder The Conciliation Project

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Robins & Morton is currently seeking bids from qualified Subcontractors and Suppliers for the Chippenham Hospital ED Expansion Project. Richmond, Virginia and surrounding area businesses are invited to attend a Preconstruction Meet & Greet to learn more about opportunities associated with the upcoming project.

The multi-phased project consists of an expansion of the existing emergency department, followed by renovation of the existing emergency department. Existing buildings on campus will also be demolished to create space to install new parking lots.

BID PACKAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Demolition • Site Work • Landscaping/Irrigation • Helical Piles • Concrete • Masonry • Structural Steel (w/AESS) Metal Panels (Interior & Exterior) • Roofing • Point Supported Glass Canopy • Fireproofing (Cementitious/Intumescent) Firestopping • Waterproofing • Sealants • Doors, Frames & Hardware • Auto Sliding Entrances • Glass & Glazing Decorative Glass Films • Drywall & Acoustical Ceilings • Hard Tile • Resilient Flooring • Paint & Wallcovering • Specialties Casework Mechanical/Plumbing • Test & Balance • Fire Protection • Electrical • Low Voltage WHAT:

Preconstruction Meet & Greet

WHEN: Thursday, September 21, 2017 @ 4:00 pm WHERE: Chippenham Hospital, Kraus Auditorium 101 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA 23225 Robins & Morton and HCA/Chippenham Hospital are strongly committed to the development and implementation of initiatives which promote the inclusion of all local construction related businesses with an emphasis on minority and women-owned enterprise firms. Please join us at the Preconstruction Meet & Greet to explore more opportunities.

For information regarding the bid packages for this project, contact: CHRIS MCCALL, Preconstruction Manager at (615) 377-3666 or via email at cmccall@robinsmorton.com To RSVP for the upcoming Meet & Greet, contact: RHEA KINNARD at (615) 941-8396 or via email kinn0167@aol.com

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Scholar of the Week

Omar Moros Taylor of Richmond Community High School

GPA: 3.4 College of Interest: Allegheny College Major Community Service: Environmental Club, Initiatives of Change Strong Interests: Environmental Science Favorite Activities: Environmental Club activities like camping and visiting national state parks

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Omar Moros Taylor has always been interested in the environment, but when he first transferred to Richmond Community High School from New York, joining the Environmental Club expanded his interest. He helped plan and participate in activities such as garbage cleanups around the school, surveyed surrounding land and streams, built pollinator gardens and built an outdoor classroom. Some of his favorite experiences were visiting different national state parks and going camping. “I had a whole lot of fun and there was a lot of exciting things going on,” Omar said. He described the club advisor as a role model and mother-figure at school. She encouraged him to get involved and eventually he became the club president. Realizing how big his passion for the environment was, Omar decided to pursue it as a career.

This fall semester, Omar started college at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA to study environmental science. He chose to attend Allegheny over other schools because they are ranked the second top college for environmental science. The first ranked school is in California, and Omar wanted to stay closer to home.

The school is right next to a national forest so Omar is looking forward to doing field work there and going on trips to other national parks. “I would say my ultimate dream job, even if it’s not possible, would be a botanist on Mars or in space,” Omar said.

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While the Environmental Club was his favorite activity, Omar was also a member of the Theatre Club, Anime Club, Mu Alpha Theta; he was a band manager, in the Varsity Choir and started a Dungeons and Dragons Club. When he was going to school in New York, he was in ™ the New York State School Music Association. He was also in the Stony Point Presbyterian Church Youth group. While he stayed busy in school, he worked hard academically and graduated with a 3.4 GPA.

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In high school, Omar worked with the MathScience Innovation Center. He was able to take an intensive two-week course called Tank to Table where he learned about aquaculture and how to raise aquatic animals. After this, he was selected to work as an intern for the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. “I worked with esteemed scientists and learned in depth abut oyster aquaculture,” Omar stated in an essay. “I then came back to Richmond Public Schools to implement aquaponics systems, a sustainable system that produces fresh vegetables and fish protein in a soilless environment.” In college Omar hopes to learn even more about sustainability and food security.

Some of Omar’s biggest inspirations in life are his parents and Neil DeGrasse Tyson. “Since I aspire to be a scientist, I love how Neil DeGrasse Tyson is able to explain things so that everybody can understand concepts and ideas and I want to aspire to be like that,” Omar said. His parents also inspire him because they constantly push him to do his best.

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It Takes a Village: RVA Future Equips Rich With the start of the 2017-2018 academic year comes excitement for new beginnings. Whether it’s the first day of kindergarten or the long-awaited exit out of elementary school, the first day of school signifies the start of a new journey. For many, though, that new beginning isn’t always a cause for celebration, but rather a wake-up call that pretty soon, their fate will no longer lie in teachers and guidance counselors.

Instead, it will lie in their ability to properly map out their future. For high schoolers in particular, the first day of school jitters are accompanied by a larger, sometimes daunting question: What’s next for me?

students are encouraged to identify their career goals and possibilities, and then work backwards to develop an actionable plan to achieve them upon graduation.

Too often, students deny themselves the benefits of higher education, be it at a two-year or fouryear institution. For first-generation college students who lack familial support through the application process, the chances that they’ll even begin the process are bleak compared to those whose parents attended a college or university. This is why an organization like RVA Future is so crucial to today’s students.

Far too many students in Richmond Public Schools Armstrong High School's Class of 2017 celebrates post-secondary (RPS) walk across the stage Since the fall of 2015, RVA plans during RVA Future's National Decision Day event.

Future has helped students and earn their high school within the Richmond Public diploma completely in the School system answer that question. Growing out of the dark about what’s next. Whether it’s community college, a Mayor’s office’s efforts to support Richmond residents four-year institution, the workforce, or the military, youth and foster community deserve mentors and leaders dedicated to wealth-building, RVA helping them become productive members Future has spent the of society. past two years inside the five high schools Toria Howell, Program Director at they serve interacting RVA Future, has dedicated her life’s with students at every work to ensuring all students—regardless level. The organization of socioeconomic status—have equal encapsulates the opportunity entirety of prefor success after collegiate preparation, high school. from academic profile Not only development to was she mapping out postinstrumental secondary education in launching paths, and assisting the program, Top: John Marshall High School student in the college and but she’s also celebrates applying to college during financial aid application hired a staff that Virginia College Application Week. Right: Toria Howell Toria Howell, Program Director. processes. Ultimately, believes in the 6

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“Whether it’s communi institution, the workforc deserve mentors and lead them become productiv potential of RPS students and works daily in the schools to provide support for both students and families alike.

“I graduated from RPS after attending Collegiate School for two years, and I saw disparities in my neighborhood that weren’t represented in my private school,” Howell explains. “[At Collegiate], we had full-time college advisors that worked with students to make sure they got into the best colleges, but kids in my neighborhood weren’t talking about college and career goals.”

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with RVA Future, she’s able to approach college planning with a robust understanding of unique obstacles students face. Her top priority was getting into the schools, so the organization’s on-site Future Centers ensure that their fulltime directors are a familiar face within each school they serve.

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ity college, a four-year ce, or the military, youth ders dedicated to helping ve members of society.“ According to their website, Collegiate School offers a challenging curriculum of academics and extracurricular experiences that prepare students to engage the challenges of a rapidly changing world with creativity and confidence. This disparity between Collegiate and the public school system sparked Howell’s interest in providing a support structure in her own community. With degrees in English and African American Studies from the University of Virginia and a Master’s degree in Education, she knew that in order to get to the root of the issue, she needed to experience education at all levels. Her résumé includes positions in both college advising and teaching, and now,

“Our directors’ job is two-fold,” she explains.

“They provide direct services, such as helping students navigate the college application process, helping them with their scholarship essay, and assisting with the FAFSA application so they can receive student aid.

Their other job Top: Rising seniors is to facilitate participate in RVA Future's collaboration Boot Camp Series to jumpbetween other start completing college applications and financial like-minded, aid forms. Right: Students like-missioned complete college applications programs.”

Thanks to RVA Future, RPS is beginning to see those better outcomes.

The class of 2017 had 42% of 12th graders across five high schools complete at least one college application, an increase from the year prior. Additionally, 46% of students completed the FAFSA application, which is a 7% increase from RVA Future’s first year in RPS high schools. Lastly, RPS saw a 12% increase in students attending college, 7% higher than the organization’s initial goal of 5%.

With 88% of 12th graders connecting with Future Centers, it’s no surprise that these percentages are on the rise. Howell and RVA Future understand that this success is attributed to the collaborative effort between all programs and their commitment to making students’ access to resources as uncomplicated as possible.

at Thomas Jefferson High School's Future Center.

The truth is that RPS has provided these types of resources before RVA Future arrived, but unfortunately, there was no centralized location that allowed easy access for students and families. With the Future Center, students now have a onestop-shop for their post-secondary education path, with each organization working closely together to provide a dynamic and seamless experience for the student.

“RVA Future serves as a facilitator for collaborations between all of these programs and services,” says Howell.

“There were far too many resources for us to not see better outcomes.”

The world of college applications and mapping out a career path can be intimidating, especially for students who may be the first of their family to begin such a journey. However, organizations like RVA Future peel back the layers, allowing students to see how tangible higher education and wealthbuilding is for them, despite their upbringing. RPS is filled with bright students who have purpose, potential, and passion to create their own destiny, and it’s up to the community to continue supporting these types of programs and initiatives.

It takes a village, and collectively, the Richmond community can help redefine what it means to be a product of Richmond Public Schools.

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Around Town

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HELPING: Hurricane Harvey victims; Promote healthy lifestyle for youth

Gathering donations for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas; Top left: Ty White, nine years old; Middle: Employees of Hilldrup (L) Cory Basskerville, (R) Robert Smith; VCU Ram’s Basketball team member (L) Marcus Santos-Silva and Head Coach (R) Mike Rhoades.

Kids enjoyed the Speediatrics Fun Day Festival. It coincided with NASCAR’s final race of the regular season in Richmond. The NASCAR Foundation, in conjunction with the Capital Area Health Network (CAHN), hosted more than 400 children from the Richmond community at a two-hour festival to promote a healthy lifestyle for youth. The event included fun field day activities, health screenings provided by CAHN and healthy snacks to remind children about the importance of healthy eating habits and physical fitness. NASCAR drivers were onsite to interact with the children.

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Throw the Ultimate Tailgate Football season is back, and that means it’s time to stock up on all the tailgating essentials. Nailing the food lineup is key because few things can ruin a good game like getting “hangry” before kickoff. This year, kick your game up a notch with simple tailgating recipes that bring the perfect blend of flavor and heat. These easy recipes will get you enjoying the festivities in no time, whether you’re tailgating at the stadium or homegating on your couch.

No matter which team you and your friends are rooting for, there’s one thing that all football fans can agree on: wings are the MVPs of game day. Wings have been holding the line ever since 1964, when Frank’s RedHot was the key ingredient in the first-ever Buffalo wings.

After all these years, there’s a reason wings keep their defending champ status: they’re easy to make and a surefire way to deliver that classic Buffalo flavor. Just bake the wings

for half an hour to get that crispy coating, toss with your twoingredient buffalo sauce and you’re all set. Serve them up with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks and you’ll be on your way to the ultimate tailgate.

In order to make sure you’ve got the win locked in, have more than one play in your back pocket.

Turn to another tried-and-true, one-pot classic: chili.

Don’t overthink it – all you need to do is brown some ground beef, add some onion then crushed tomatoes, beans, hot sauce and seasoning. All you need is 15 minutes to build flavor and you’re good to go. Even easier, let your slow cooker do the work. Finish it off with shredded cheese, scallions, sour cream and more hot sauce, and you’ll have the hearty chili you need to keep the tailgate going strong. Enjoy your chili on its own or spoon it on top of hot dogs, nachos and whatever else you have on your plate.

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How to Guide

Pick theType of Generator to Suit your Needs For many affected by our most recent storm, they would say, “power outages are the worst”. They deprive us of the everyday things we take for granted, such as, air conditioning, phones, computer and televisions.

Since automatic standby generators use natural gas and liquid propane, the cost of running this machine will be cheaper.

The Red Cross endorses automatic standby generators because they are a cleaner method of powering your home. Portable generators produce harmful byproducts that can damage the environment.

These units keep your house neat and clear of clutter. Portable generators require numerous wires and extension cords running through your home. It is much easier to have power connected directly into your home’s infrastructure.

If your home or business is hit too often by power outages you might want to consider getting a generator. A generator provides you with clean, useful electricity from a local source. Whether you’ve lost electricity due to the weather, a downed power line or some other occurrence, a generator will help you get back to business quickly.

AUTOMATIC STANDBY GENERATORS Automatic standby generators are on continuous standby, meaning that the generator can power itself on and off, regardless of whether you are home. Once a stop in the flow of electricity is detected, these machines respond instantly. They turn themselves on and begin supplying power.

Installed outside of your home, these generators are similar to central heating and air units. They are powered by liquid propane or natural gas. The generator supplies electricity directly to your home’s circuit breaker.

Because they operate quietly and smoothly, they are not an annoyance or distraction to you or your neighbors.

PORTABLE GENERATORS Portable generators are built to remain outside of your home.

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Once power is restored, automatic standby units turn themselves off. There is no need to worry about shutting it off yourself.

GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR GENERATOR It is important to pick a generator that can supply power to all the items you need in your house.

Understand running and surge wattage. These two values inform you how much power your appliances need and the maximum amount of electricity they can handle. Prior to purchasing These mobile units are fueled by gasoline and manually operated. a generator, check the safety tags on your appliances for the Extension cords will make it easier to plug objects directly into correct wattage. The running and surge wattage on the generator the generator. These kinds of generators are usually cheaper than needs to be high enough to satisfy the ratings of your most automatic standby generators. demanding appliances.

STANDBY VS PORTABLE Despite the price difference, there are plenty of advantages to buying an automatic standby generator.

Why wait? Don’t be caught wishing you had bought a generator the next time there’s a power outage.

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When: Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 5:00-7:00 PM Where: 100 W. Washington St, Petersburg VA (Petersburg Area Transit Conference Room 2nd Floor) Officials from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) want to hear your thoughts and suggestions on regional transportation planning in the Richmond metropolitan area.

This hearing is part of the federal certification review of the Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (TCAMPO), the federally designated Metro­politan Planning Organization (MPO) responsible for transportation planning in the Tri-Cities region. At the hearing, members of two TCAMPO committees will participate in a meeting moderated by the federal certification review team. The public is invited to participate in this process and provide comments.

Question or Comments: Any persons in need of special accommodations to participate in these public meetings are requested to forward this information either by contacting the Crater Planning District Commission at 804-861-1666 or by email using the address listed below one week prior to the meeting date.

Persons with a hearing impairment may contact the Virginia Relay Center at 1-800-828-1120 to forward information to the Crater Planning District Commission and Tri-Cities Area MPO.

Title VI Notice to the Public: The Crater Planning District Commission and the Tri-Cities Area MPO assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, handicap, sex, age or income status, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent nondiscrimination laws, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of , or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. Written comments on Transportation Improvement Program should be addressed Crater Planning District Commission, P.O. Box 1808, Petersburg, Virginia 23805 and or sent email dhyder@craterpdc.org La Comisión del Distrito de Planificación del Cráter y la MPO del Área de las Tres Ciudades aseguran que ninguna persona, por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, sexo, edad o estado de ingresos, según lo dispuesto en el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 Y las subsiguientes leyes de no discriminación, sean excluidos de la participación en, se les nieguen los beneficios de, o sean objeto de discriminación en cualquier programa o actividad. Comentarios escritos sobre el Programa de Mejoramiento del Transporte deben ser dirigidos Crater Planning District Commission, P.O. Box 1808, Petersburg, Virginia 23805 y / o enviado correo electrónico dhyder@ craterpdc.org

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