Civic Pride | CITY S.A.F.E. | Glendale University | Kids at Hope | Community Conversations
Civic Pride
Founded in 1995, Glendale’s Civic Pride Ambassadors are a volunteer group with a deep sense of commitment to enhancing the economic, social and cultural vitality of Glendale. From working beverage and information booths at special events to greeting visitors and distributing programs, this generous group of volunteers is a valuable asset to our community. This group has given back a total of $81,847 to community organizations over the last seven years, solidifying their commitment to Glendale’s future success. The group is always looking for new and energetic members to share in spreading their enthusiasm. There are no membership fees.
CITY S.A.F.E.
CITY S.A.F.E. (Survival and Family Education) is a city education campaign that offers residents information to help prepare for and cope with a home emergency or local disaster. |
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Our 2005 safety campaign is one of the largest, most comprehensive community outreach and education initiatives in Glendale’s history. Your participation in our free and low-cost informational programs, educational activities and community events will help keep you and your loved ones out of harm's way in your home, neighborhood and in our community. |
We will focus on specific safety topics that are important to our residents.We encourage you to take advantage of all the many programs and events that are being made possible through our campaign sponsors. Programs focus on a wide range of heath and safety topics, including identity theft prevention, Valley Fever, the Internet, cancer awareness and healthy seniors. To learn more about future programs and events that will be held this year, visit this Website often.
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Sponsors:
- Southwest Ambulance
- APS
- Arrowhead Hospital
- Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
- Midwestern University
Emergency Preparedness Hotline:
(623) 930-3450
National Safety Center Website |
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Glendale University
Glendale University is a free educational program open to Glendale residents older than 15 who want to learn more about the operations of municipal government. Want to get involved in municipal government, join a board or commission or run for public office one day? Glendale University should be your first step. Each class highlights key functions of the city, such as finance, library, police and fire services, leaving students with an understanding of the daily operations of their city government.
In order to graduate from the course, students must attend at least eight of the 10 classes. Each spring and fall, Glendale University classes are held in the evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Kids at Hope
Glendale was the first city to adopt the national Kids at Hope youth initiative, a comprehensive, city-wide program that mobilizes teachers, police offices, coaches, parents and the entire community to identify, celebrate and strengthen each child's unique gifts. By partnering with area universities, elementary schools, non-profit organizations, businesses, churches and after-school programs, Kids at Hope strives to reach every child in the city, empowering each one to succeed.
Through more than a decade of research, Kids at Hope has emerged as a well-defined and effective youth development initiative designed to bring out the talents and potential in all school-aged children. Kids at Hope is a belief system that is reinforced and enhanced by programs. These programs include training sessions and material for teachers and others who interact frequently with youth and a report card for teachers to use that focuses on attitude, kindness, values and efforts.
To receive the Kids at Hope city designation, Glendale had to meet the following criteria:
- passing a formal resolution acknowledging the city's commitment to Kids at Hope
- agreeing to offer training or orientation sessions on Kids at Hope to Glendale police officers, recreation workers and other city employees
- getting a public school system in Glendale to participate in the initiative
- Kids at Hope Website
Past Community Conversations Hosted by Mayor Scruggs:
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