The Helping Other Phoenix Employees Fund Program (HOPE

Fund) is a component of the city of Phoenix Employees’

Community Service Fund Drive (CSFD). This fund is designed to

lessen an employee’s financial burden caused by an unexpected

event not under their control.

The fund is designed to offer eligible participants an alternative

if other known sources of financial aid for basic household

expenses are unavailable. These would include food, housing

and utilities.

The HOPE Fund is funded from employee pledges, designated

to Agency #9201 made during the CSFD campaign, as well as a

portion of non-earmarked special event monies received.

The HOPE Fund application may be found at the following

locations:

CSFD website (insidePHX access required)

Human Services Department, 200 W. Washington St., 18th

Floor

Call HSD at (602)262-4520

GIVING HOPE TO OTHERS

The Weekly Connection Newsletter for City of Phoenix Employees • April 13, 2016

FYI... WATER WATCH

Did you know April is Arizona Water

Awareness Month? The Water Services

Department encourages all employees to

participate by educating themselves on the

city’s water supply. Here are 5 facts to get

you started:

Phoenix gets around 95% of its water

from the Salt, Verde and Colorado

Rivers. Salt and Verde water is delivered

by the Salt River Project, while Colorado

River water is delivered by the Central

Arizona Project canal.

Most of the river water comes from

snow melting on mountains to the north

in the spring.

The city treats and reuses most of its

wastewater for non-edible crops, to

generate power and to restore our river

beds.

Phoenix has eight water treatment

plants, two of which are wastewater

treatment plants.

Phoenix invests to protect the water

supplies. Unused water is “banked” for

the future by storing water

underground.

Click here to learn more. (insidePHX access

required)

Have an idea for the next PHX Connect?

E-mail us: phxconnect@phoenix.gov

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

Since it’s National Volunteer Week, it’s a great time to

tell you about the opportunity to be a volunteer at the

Pueblo Grande Museum. Each month, museum staff

hold an orientation for the general public who are

interested in the volunteer opportunities at the

museum. Information will include expectations

regarding experience, skills, and the time commitment

needed to volunteer in a variety of areas. Details:

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St.

Noon - 1 p.m.

Discover some of the edible and medicinal plants of the

southwest on an abbreviated walk along the trail at

Pueblo Grande. A knowledgeable guide will identify

various desert flora and some of the traditional crops (in

season) used by the Hohokam. This program is free with

paid museum admission. Details:

Friday, April 15, 2016

Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St.

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Space is limited; please sign up at the front desk to

reserve your spot.

CHECK OUT THE PLANTS

Gomez’s job duties include

coordinating school events

on dating, domestic

violence, sex trafficking and

healthy relationships.

Right now, Gomez oversees

the city’s youth & education

work group for the Paint

Phoenix Purple Domestic

Violence Campaign.

Gomez has been a city

employee with the Human

Services Department for 21

years.

To date, he has coordinated

30 resource fairs in high

schools, art contests, a

dance contest and 4 town

halls reaching 40,000 kids.

Support and like this spotlight: Facebook.com/CityofPhoenix

Find us on twitter: #P@WW

Fast Facts

Next on bucket list:

Visiting all MLB stadiums

Favorite style of music:

Eclectic array

I can quote lines from…

Bull Durham

I cannot live without…

My wife & kids

Gomez has also been the boy’s

varsity soccer coach at

Independence High for the last

19 years. This year, the team

made the final four in the state.

Favorite thing about working

for the city: “Being able to work

with the youth in the

community”

Sergio Gomez

Caseworker III, Community Initiatives

Human Services Department

Bring the whole family for a Hohokam petroglyph

discovery hike at South Mountain for an easy, but also

petroglyph-rich, hiking experience. An experienced

museum guide will lead participants on the quick one-

mile, one-hour interpretive hike, perfect for all ages and

busy schedules. Space is limited. Register by April 14

online here. Details:

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Box Canyon / Holbert Trail

Difficulty: Moderate

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Cost: $5

SPECIAL HIKE

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Click on the day to learn more about the story mentioned below.

Monday 1970: Apollo 13 launches to Moon

Tuesday 1861: The Civil War begins

Wednesday 1997: Tiger Woods wins first major.

Thursday 1865: President Lincoln is shot

Friday 1912: “Unsinkable” Titanic sinks

KNOW BEFORE YOU SWIM

As the summer temperatures

get closer, it’s time to remind

ourselves about the ABCs of

drowning prevention.

Phoenix Fire shows us how in

this City Update.

Are you looking for ways to improve your skills in order to help

you get that next job or promotion? The city of Phoenix is

always seeking workers that can thrive in:

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Phoenix Public Library is home to hundreds of free eResources.

They include Reference USA Business and Hoovers which have

records on millions of national and international companies.

Explore company and industry profiles, product and brand

information and more with Business Insights: Global.

Universal Class offers 500 different courses including

accounting, computer training and web development.

Put these powerful tools to work for you. Click on the link to

sign up for your Phoenix Public Library card to get started.

IMPROVING YOUR SKILLS JOB OF THE WEEK

Featured Listing: Police Officer—Lateral Transfer

“Do you know any police officers or deputies from other

agencies that want to work for Phoenix? We are

hiring! Requires at least one year of patrol experience as a

sworn peace officer.”

Each Monday, the city posts jobs available for current

employees to consider. Here’s the link to the most recent

Job Opportunities.

REMINDER: YMCA SPECIAL

Right now, the YMCA is offering Super Splash Promo Rates

during the month

of April for all city

of Phoenix

employees and

retirees.

Sign up at any of the 16 YMCAs for these exceptional rates. All

locations will also host a Healthy Kids Day free event on

Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to noon. Details can be found

here.