Coppell: Find New Ways To Serve Your Community – Join Allies In Community Cohort III

From City of Coppell:

Build bridges, foster a sense of belonging, and encourage civic engagement in your community by becoming an Ally! The Allies in Community program is now accepting applications for Cohort III. Applications will be accepted through September 18, 2020. All Allies in Community Cohort III meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

Created by DiversityWealth and launched in partnership with the City of Coppell, the Allies in Community Program brings together a Cohort of 30-40 residents and city employees from all backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life to discover common ground, create an inclusive environment, and boost meaningful contribution within the community through fun, hands-on workshops. The program is an extension of a larger community engagement initiative to build knowledge and awareness of how to best serve residents of all cultural backgrounds.

All are welcome to apply for the Cohort III! If you're an advocate for your community and want to do your part to connect neighbor to neighbor, please apply. Members of Cohort III are expected to:

• Attend a virtual 2-hour Introduction and Orientation session from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20.
• Attend 12, 2-hour sessions from 6-8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, beginning November 3, 2020 and skipping January 5 and March 16 of 2021. Participation at a graduation ceremony from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on May 22 is also highly encouraged. Meetings will be virtual until further notice.
• Be willing to meet virtually and work with new people and learn about diverse cultures by participating in additional networking and community events
• Be willing to promote the shared values of Allies with individuals and groups using tools provided by the Allies

If you're interested in joining Cohort III, please visit http://bit.ly/AlliesCohortIII to fill out an application online. Applications are due by September 18 at 5 p.m.

The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services seventy-two (72) hours – three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service, and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other designated official at 972- 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).

The City of Coppell will also assist residents in need of technological accommodations. If you would like to apply but do not have access to an internet connection, please reserve a computer station at the Cozby Library and Community Commons by calling 972-304-3658 or contact Laci McKinney at 972-462-5138 to discuss options.

To find more information about Allies in Community, please visit coppelltx.gov/allies.

This press release was produced by City of Coppell. The views expressed here are the author’s own.