Video Update: Centerstone Job Placement Partnership with Public Works

In the last video update in 2022, Mayor John Hamilton and Department of Public Works Director Adam Wason continue the discussion about the City’s employment placement initiative with Centerstone. 

After the successful launch in 2017 with Parks and Recreation, the program was expanded into Public Works with a focus on the Brighten B-Town initiative. Participants assist City staff with neighborhood cleanups, painting yellow curbs, refreshing no-parking zones, cleaning the debris out of storm drains, cleaning tree plots, weeding, and doing general maintenance activities.    

At the end of 2022, the program will record 27,000 person-hours worked. Every participant earns a living wage and training and is provided the necessary tools to be successful. If you missed the video with Parks and Recreation Director Paula McDevitt you can watch it at https://youtu.be/QGCw8UE9NWo.

If you have questions about Brighten B-Town or the partnership with Centerstone, contact Adam Wason at wasona@bloomington.in.gov. Learn more about Centerstone at centerstone.org. Click here for today's video transcript.