April 2024 Community Newsletter | JBLM

Community Newsletter

COMMUNITY REMINDERS

With the goal of highlighting the sacrifices and resilience of military children, former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger, established April as “Month of the Military Child” in 1986 The strength, adaptability, resourcefulness and perseverance of the military child is inspiring. Each year the DOD, national, state, and local government agencies along with schools, military affiliated companies and private companies join together in CELEBRATING our military children, and the importance of the role they play in freedom

From all of us at Liberty Military Housing, we celebrate and say thank you to all our military kids who live in our housing!

A visible way to show support to military youth is to wear purple Purple represents that all branches of the military are supported; Air Force blue, Army green, Navy blue, Marine red, and Coast Guard blue, all collaborate to combine together as a single color, purple “Purple Up!” For Military Kids!

Military Children by the Numbers

· There are currently 16 million children of active and reserve duty members worldwide These children face many challenges and unique experiences as a result of their parents’ service.

A typical military child can move six to nine times from kindergarten through high school graduation Military families move on average every two to three years, impacting them through changing school and support networks

For more information, programs and resources available to military children visit: wwwdefensegov/Spotlights/Month-of-the-Military-Child/ www.militarychild.org www.militaryonesource.mil wwwmilitarycom/spousebuzz/blog/2008/04/month-of-the-military-childhtml www.dodea.edu/dodeacelebrates/military-child-month.cfm

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How Can We Help?

Do you have a needed repair, a suggestion, or a concern? Liberty Military housing is committed to enriching the lives of military families through providing homes and vibrant communities Your feedback is an important piece in helping us accomplish this goal, and we want to ensure we provide you with an avenue to initially address your needed repair, suggestion, or concern and the process to escalate it, should that be necessary Below is an outline of our easy Three-Step process for concerns and opportunities for feedback

STEPONE

ContactyourDistrictHousing Office

LewisEast:253-912-3485

LewisEast@LiveLMH.com

LewisMain:253-912-3460

LewisMain@LiveLMH.com

LewisNorth:253-912-3475

LewisNorth@LiveLMHcom

LewisWest:253-912-3493

LewisWest@LiveLMH.com

McChord:253-589-0523

Mcchord@LiveLMH.com

DiscoveryVillage:253-292-6100

DiscoveryVillage@LiveLMHcom

MtBaker:253-300-5299

Mt.Baker@LiveLMH.com

LibertyAtYourService 1-888-578-4141(24hrs)

STEP TWO

If the issue is incomplete

contact LMH General Management Office: 253-912-2111

STEPTHREE

Iftheissueisstill

unresolved

ResidentialCommunities Initiative

253-967-2524

Resident Frequently Asked Questions

You ask, we answer!

Below are a few commonly asked questions from our residents that you may have been wondering about too

1. How do I submit a work order?

All maintenance work orders can be submitted one of two ways: Submit a request or check the status of a request at any time with the Liberty at Your Service App

You can call our hotline Liberty at Your Service 24/7 at 1-888-578-4141

2. What is the Community Rewards app and how do I sign up?

Community Rewards is a third-party platform we utilize for our residents In Community Rewards, you will get notified of upcoming resident event details and locations, community updates, can earn cash rewards and get access to community discounts. To sign up, you must register at www.communityrewards.me where you must enter the primary email you have on file with Liberty Military Housing

3. I am getting a new pet. What do I need to do?

All homes are required to have a $250 pet deposit and a PetScreening profile per pet. If a new pet has been added to your family, please contact your designated district office to send you the appropriate forms

4. I am leaving my home for vacation. What do I need to do?

When leaving your home for an extended period of time (more than two weeks), please contact your district office to notify them and fill out a Vacation and Extended Absence Form This is to ensure the safety of your home if anything were to happen during your absence or if anyone has permission to enter your home

5. Where can I find information about my community?

All information pertaining to your specific community can be found in our Living with Liberty Guide Here you will find information on community contacts, hours and locations of community amenities, military family resources, how to submit a work order and much more!

6. Do I need a renter’s insurance policy?

All residents are required to have a $100,000 renter’s insurance policy You must provide your district office with a copy of your updated renter’s insurance policy to avoid any fees.

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MeriwetherLanding

DiscoveryVillage

DiscoveryVillage

McChord

TheBricks

CEL & Associates, Inc. will conduct a weekly drawing out of those who have submitted their Tenant Satisfaction Survey. Each week the winners will be awarded a $50 gift card.

After the TSS survey closes on April 18th, CEL will conduct two more grand prize drawings. Two winners will be awarded a $750 gift card and a $250 gift card.

If you did not receive the CEL email by March 4, email ArmyHousingSurvey@celassociates.com to obtain a survey link. You must provide your installation name, resident name and home address. CEL requires this to verify that you are a current resident.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of our winners whose names were drawn in the weekly TSS drawings so far!

Take the Challenge Upcoming Events

Are you up for the Challenge?

During Take the Challenge week (April 22nd-May 1st), Liberty Military Housing will be taking the challenge by going screen free and logging off all social media. We will take this time to get more involved with our communities by offering multiple fun screenfree events, so be sure come join us!

April 24th | Storytime

Clarkdale Community Center

11am-12pm

April 27th | Rock Painting

McChord Community Center

1pm-3pm

April 28th | Dinner-to-Go

Clarkdale Community Center

Starting at 1pm

April 30th - Board Game Pop-Up

McChord Community Center: 11am-12pm

Eagleview Community Center: 2pm-3pm

AprilistheMonthof theMilitaryChild.

AllLibertyMilitary Housingteammembers willbewearingpurple shirtseveryWednesday inAprilincelebrationof theMonthofthe MilitaryChild.

All

Military Housing offices will be closed on Wednesday, April 24th from 8am-10am.

Community Updates

Have food you’re looking to donate?

Simply put your unwanted non-perishable food items in the Move For Hunger, district office provided bags. You can either drop it off at our office or just leave it on your counter at move-out and we will pick it up for you

All donations go to local food banks that serve military families.

WHAT TO DONATE?

Pasta/Sauce, Baby Food/Formula, Dry Beans, Flour, Cereal, Oatmeal, Juice, Rice, Peanut Butter & Jelly, Crackers, Cookies, Canned: Vegetables, Fruits, Stews, Soups, Beans, Tuna, Meat

Evergreen

Challenge Course Playground

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Friday, April 19th at 2pm

We will be hosting a celebration for the grand opening of Evergreen’s new Challenge Course Playground where all residents are invited to come complete the course and watch the ribbon cutting. Snacks and drinks will be provided

Want to make sure your voice is heard? Did you have a fantastic experience and want to tell us about it?

Liberty Military Housing has teamed up with SatisFacts to provide online Resident Satisfaction Surveys at the time of move-in, service in your home, and at move-out Your feedback is essential in helping us achieve our goals to provide military families with exemplary service and a quality home environment Surveys are automatically sent to your email from SatisFacts Residents can also receive survey notifications via Text. Look out for more details from SatisFacts.

Fill out a survey and you could win $500!*

*Contact your district office for more information

Have an event coming up but don’t have the space? Reserve one of our community centers with just a $250 refundable deposit! Available to reserve to Liberty Military Housing residents only.

Community Center Features:

Spacious event room

Fully equipped kitchen

Provided tables and chairs

Provided cleaning supplies

Available to Reserve: Mon - Sun | 10AM - 9PM

Want to request a reservation? Contact us today! Restrooms AC/Heating

If you have an emergency in your home that requires immediate attention, please contact Liberty At Your Service, 888-578-4141. YOUR

The app makes it easy for your family to manage the maintenance of your Liberty Military Housing home, even when you are on the go.

APR

1st, 2nd, 4th, & 5th 1pm - 3pm

APR 3rd

Starting at 8:30am

APR 11th 3pm - 6pm

APR 12th 5pm - 7pm

APR 17th 4pm - 6pm

Spring Break Pop-Ups

Events April

Dive in for a fun week of ocean exploration! We will have sensory stations, along with ocean-themed crafts to take home Snacks will be provided

April 1st | 1-3pm at Eagleview Community Center

April 2nd | 1-3pm at Clarkdale Community Center

April 4th | 1-3pm at Discovery Village Community Center

April 5th | 1-3pm at McChord Community Center

Donut Day

Visit one of the following district offices to pick up FREE donuts: McChord District, Lewis North District, Lewis West District, and Discovery Village District

National Pet Day Photo Session

Come and celebrate your family’s favorite furry friend for National Pet Day! A photo booth will be set up for pictures, and pup cups will be provided Visit Community Rewards to sign up for your 15-minute appointment

Paint with Liberty -Paint Night

Be sure to check Community Rewards to sign up for a chance to join us for our free-style paint night where all materials will be supplied to make your own personal painting to take home

Little Liberty’s Storytime

Join us for our Storytime where we will be following Snoopy on a flying adventure, and your children can create their own paper airplanes to take home. First 25 attendees will receive a FREE prize! Snacks and beverages will be provided. Event located at the McChord Community Center.

Take the Challenge Week

APR 22nd30th

Willyoubetakingthechallenge?Duringthisweek(April22nd-30th),LibertyMilitary Housingwillbetakingthechallengeofgoingscreenfreeandloggingoffsocialmedia. Wewillbeofferingmultiplefunscreen-freeeventsthroughoutthistime,socomejoin us!

April24th|11am-12pm-StorytimeatClarkdaleCommunityCenter

April27th|1pm-3pm-RockPaintingatMcChordCommunityCenter

April28th|Startingat1pm-DinnertoGoPop-UpatClarkdaleCommunityCenter

April30th|BoardGamePop-UpatMcChordandEagleviewCommunityCenter

*While supplies last First come first serve*

A WORD FROM OUR WEST ARMY PARTNERS

Earth Month: Where to Recreate on JBLM

By: Kiley Westergaard, DPW Environmental Division, AGEISS

With the weather beginning to warm up, it’s time to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful places Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) has to offer Go for a hike, walk, bird watch, play at the park, or take your pups out for an adventure While out in nature, make sure to leave nothing behind and take nothing Earth Day is on April 22nd and it’s a great day to get outside, recreate, restore, or maintain your favorite green space.

McKay Marsh, Madigan FIT trail, and the Porter Hills Trails are all beautiful trails to explore within JBLM. McKay Marsh is located across the street from the Lewis Army Museum on Lewis North. The trail is a lush green trail surrounding the marsh and is about 1.5 miles. Madigan FIT trail is located between Madigan hospital and Old Madigan Housing. It is a padded trail following Murray Creek that has optional agility stops for a more intense workout along the way. The Porter Hills Trails are located near Carter Lake Elementary School on McChord. The trails have three options: yellow, green, or orange and range from 1.3 to 1.75 miles. If going for hikes and walks isn’t your speed, JBLM offers other options that are easy to access with a stunning view.

Visit Russel Landing or Shoreline Park at American Lake for a relaxing day at the park These spots have picnic tables and a playground with a beautiful view of the lake Russell Landing also has a boat launch, a sand volleyball court, and freshwater lake fishing Fishing licenses are available at the Northwest Adventure center Another option is to enjoy the gazebo at Morey Pond on McChord and use the bird blind to watch birds and other wildlife

Get outside for some fresh air and take the pups to one of the several dog parks located on Lewis Main and McChord The Lewis dog parks have two fenced in areas with agility training equipment The McChord dog park has a large open area for dogs to run and enjoy With all these amazing options, there’s something for everyone at JBLM

While out recreating, if you bring anything in, make sure it leaves with you. Also, to go above and beyond, pick up any trash or non-nature items that have been left behind. Participating in restoration events is also a great way to get outside and do something good for the environment. If you need an idea, JBLM Environmental offers a restoration event on Earth Day at the Prairie Oak Preserve. Come out and enjoy the nice weather, while also making a positive impact Email usarmyjblmidreadinesslistdpw-edpr1@armymil for more information or to register for the event

Whether its enjoying, recreating, or restoring, take advantage of the nicer weather and spend time outdoors!

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