🚪 Rental Assistance 🛑 Snow Safety 🍀 Parade Impact 🕒 5-Minute Balance Exercises

Issue #24-078 3/18/24

18 Mar • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

COS Town Tidings #24-078

📰 Rental Aid: Apply by Wed March 20 🚪
📰 Prevent Tragedy: Clear Snow from Vents 🛑
📰 St. Patrick's Parade Boosts Business 🍀

📅 Save the Date 📆 Local Events 🛍 DEALS

Wellness: 🕒 Short & Effective: 5-Minute Arm & Balance Exercises

🌞 COS Weather - Mild

 

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🚪 Rental Aid: Apply by Wed March 20

The Department of Local Affairs presents Temporary Rental Assistance Grants to aid Coloradans at risk of eviction due to rental arrears. Eligible applicants must meet income thresholds, residency requirements, and demonstrate potential eviction or displacement. The pre-application window is open until March 20, 2024, facilitating a random selection process. Selected candidates will receive an invitation to complete the full application within seven days. The grant aims to stabilize households with awards not exceeding five months of rent or $10,000, prioritizing those facing imminent eviction or significant life events affecting rent payments.

🛑 Prevent Tragedy: Clear Snow from Vents

Colorado Springs firefighters advise residents to clear snow not only from driveways and sidewalks but also from furnace and dryer vents. Blocked vents can trap carbon monoxide, posing lethal risks. They also underscore the importance of functioning carbon monoxide detectors year-round, as the gas is odorless and colorless. Additionally, clearing snow from gas meters prevents pipe damage.

🍀 St. Patrick's Parade Boosts Business

COS St. Patrick's Parade

The 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade downtown drew crowds along Tejon, where themed floats and participants passed by, cheered on by attendees. For many, the parade holds sentimental value and family traditions. The event proved beneficial for local businesses, with increased foot traffic generating booming sales. Traditional Irish foods, like corned beef and cabbage, added to the festive atmosphere.

📆 Local Events

 

 

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The Laundry Lady

The Laundry Lady Promotion: Anyone placing orders totaling min 70lbs through March 31st will be entered to win FREE laundry service for 6 months! Winner announced April 1st. (Free service is bi-weekly up to 50lbs.) Schedule a pickup now to receive $10 off your first order! 719-412-4767

 

🕒 Short & Effective: 5-Minute Arm & Balance Exercises

In this workout, tailored for seniors and beginners (but anyone can be benefit), you'll engage in arm exercises while also enhancing your balance. It's a short yet effective routine designed to help prevent falls and boost overall strength.

*Information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional, nothing above should be construed as medical advice.

 

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