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PAVE's Festivals and Events Action Team is working to make Effingham County more connected in the sense of knowing what's going on throughout the county on any given day. There is already so much going on that they want to highlight those events and better promote the county. The Action Team is also working on their first "Countdown to Christmas" which would be an advent calendar for Effingham County. This idea is in the beginning stages, but Action Team members are excited about a new way to get people out into the community and visit our local shops!

Zoom is always an option.

PAVE's Childcare Action Team utilizes the Childcare Research Committee, which will be folding into this Action Team next month. The Childcare Research Committee has worked with childcare facilities to provide gap scholarships as well as conduct increased capacity programs. This Action Team realizes how large of a concern childcare is in Effingham County as well as the state and nation. If you are interested in joining this Action Team, please reach out! Zoom is always an option.

PAVE's Housing Action Team is currently working to address the housing need in Effingham County. With collaboration from Effingham County, the City of Effingham, and Lake Land College, the Action Team is analyzing housing in the past in order to better prepare for the future. If housing is an interest for you, we'd love to have you on this Action Team! Zoom is always an option.

PAVE's Workforce and Education Action Team is currently working on coordinating with the Effingham Parks District on a summer camp weeks that highlight woodworking and robotics, working with Lake Land College to assess the need for GED and ESL students, and is also working towards a voucher program for interview attire. The Workforce and Education Action Team is one of PAVE's most active groups and is doing great things! This Action Team meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10 am. Zoom is always an option.

The Parks & Recreation Action Team is currently supporting the Evergreen Bark Park, the skate park, and the new sports complex. They meet monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 am where they discuss projects, fundraising, and other PAVE matters. There is always a Zoom option.