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Announcements
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 26, 2020
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1. Serving the Durham Community: COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities - If you are looking for ways to give back in your community; please check the list below for volunteer opportunities.
• Feed Durham by volunteering with a food relief agency or assist seniors through the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center (formerly the Volunteer Center of Durham: <https://tinyurl.com/feeddurham>
• Support Durham FEAST, a child and adult feeding collaboration between Durham Public Schools and other partners: <https://www.durhamfeast.org/volunteer>
• Assist another area nonprofit seeking volunteers by searching the Durham County Public Health website: www.dcopublichealth.org <http://www.dcopublichealth.org>
2. There is Still time for Census 2020 - For the first time ever, the Census can be completed by phone, email, or online. Due to health concerns, the time to complete the Census has been extended to October 31, 2020. Please visit <https://2020census.gov/> to complete the Census today!
3. Emergency Operations Center, the Heartbeat for COVID-19 in Durham - To stay abreast of the COVID-19 situation in Durham and to learn more about how to help reduce the potential spread of this virus, residents are encouraged to visit <https://www.dcopublichealth.org/> or follow the DCoPH’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
4. Did you Know that you can Vote from Home? - Vote from the convenience of your home for the 2020 General Election! Please visit www.dcovotes.com <http://www.dcovotes.com> for more information absentee ballots and how to request a form.