Executive Summary
Health & Wellness Recommendations Update
• The City of Arlington , through the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation , has partnered with UTA , the United Way and other stakeholders to assess the “ State of the Non-Profit Sector ” to develop comprehensive service delivery frameworks for advancing anti-poverty , health and other community development programs .
• The City of Arlington ’ s Public Health Nurse and the Arlington Fire Department public health team are connecting with various agencies , including John Peter Smith Hospital ( JPS ), Tarrant County Public Health ( TCPH ), Texas Health Resources ( THR ), Medical City Arlington ( MCA ), Mission Arlington , the YMCA , UTA and the Arlington Latino Resource Coalition to facilitate creative healthcare opportunities for underserved communities .
• In June 2022 , the City Council adopted an ordinance to preserve areas that are marketable for grocery stores with healthier food options .
Economic Disparities Recommendations Update
The City of Arlington ’ s Office of Business Diversity has undertaken several policy and operational initiatives to increase MWBE engagement in City contracting , to include expanded program data reporting capacity ; facilitating a revised RFQ process for capital projects ; business diversity trainings ; and business capacity development services .
• The City of Arlington has begun facilitating a Community Investment and Development Initiative whose purpose is to provide reciprocal education for the economic stakeholders , while promoting City development priorities and efforts . The execution of this work will focus on identifying barriers to investment and expanding access to capital for all stakeholders – especially underserved firms and communities .
• Information on the Arlington On-Demand ( formerly Via ) Non-Profit Free Ride Program has been provided to all Arlington non-profits and staff continues to encourage them to offer free rides to those in need . The Grants Unit allocated $ 70,000 for use by non-profits in 2021 with CDBG COVID funds ( available until 2026 .) The City is currently monitoring usage and program marketing .
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