Mayor Buddy Dyer Hosts Strengthen Orlando Responding Tours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Heather Allebaugh, (407) 246 – 3423
Carson Chandler, (407) 246 - 2822

WHAT:	At Mayor Dyer’s State of the City address, he launched the Strengthen Orlando initiative in an effort to connect residents to vital resources and information that will help them weather this economic crisis. As part of that effort, Mayor Dyer committed to hosting Responding Tours giving him the opportunity to hear from directly from residents. City Commissioners, partner agencies and City staff will join Mayor Dyer to provide resources ranging from financial counseling to childcare to social services.
WHEN:	Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 1723 Bruton Blvd., Orlando, FL 32805 Engelwood Neighborhood Center, Thursday, May 14, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 6123 LaCosta Drive, Orlando, FL 32807 Orlando City Hall, Tuesday, May 26, 2009 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. 400 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando FL 32801
WHO:	Mayor Buddy Dyer District Commissioners City staff: Green Works Orlando; Partner agencies: 4C, Inc.; Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central Florida; Florida Gulf Coast, Inc.; Salvation Army; Seniors First; 2-1-1/Heart of Florida United Way For more information, please call 407.246.2169.

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