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West Side Community Needs Assessment Survey Launch

The ongoing Choice Neighborhoods Transformation Plan for the West Side neighborhood launches its next step Tuesday with a Needs Assessment Survey.   

Residents who attend the 5 p.m. meeting at the Asbury Park Senior Center [1201 Springwood Ave] will receive a $10 gift card for their participation, officials said.  

The survey, which has been custom-tailored to identify the strengths and needs of the community, gives residents the opportunity to directly influence the goals and strategies for the neighborhood, according to organizers. The survey covers topics like housing, transportation, the local economy, public safety, youth and education, and public health.

The goal is to collect surveys from every household in the Lincoln Village housing complex as well as a substantial number of surveys from the West Side neighborhood, organizers said.

The resident input will be used to help form the plan aimed at transforming the west side neighborhood into a place of opportunity and economic growth.

The Choice Neighborhoods Transformation Plan was made possible through a $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods grant the city received from the US Department of House and Urban Development [HUD].

Once the plan is established, the city will become eligible for up to $2 million in funding to help with its implementation. For more information, visit asburyparkchoice.com.

Black History Month Extravaganza

The Annual Asbury Park School District Third Annual Black History Month Extravaganza will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Paramount Theatre [1300 Ocean Ave].

The free event features a tribute to former President Barack Obama, music, dance, poetry, and the other talents of the Asbury Park students.

Rental Assistance Applications Accepted March 6 to 10

The State’s Rental Assistance Program will accept pre-application for its housing lottery from March 6-10 only, city officials have announced.

Aimed at offering assistance to low-income families and individuals, disabled and the elderly, the Department of Community Affairs will accept the applications online only for the statewide Rental Assistance Program lottery.

Pre-applications selected will be placed on the waiting lists for each of the housing categories.

Individuals without access to a computer can contact Su Chapman at 732-502-4528 to schedule an appointment.

The per household income limits are:

1 Person: $19,100  

2 People: $21,800   

3 People: $24,550   

4 People: $27,250  

5 People: $29,450

6 People: $32,580   

7 People: $36,730

8 People: $40,890

For more information, visit: http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/srap_vouchers.html.

Calling To Community Employers

The Asbury Park School District is calling on community employers to participate in a Job Fair to be held noon to 3 p.m. March 31 at the Asbury Park High School o Sunset Avenue.

Those interested in participating can contact Kathy Bunton, the career connections coordinator,  via 732-284-0533 or kbunton.cvr@gmail.com by March 17.

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