Avondale Cafecitos - Coffee with the Community

At the heart of Avondale’s commitment to fostering a thriving and inclusive community is the belief that residents play a vital role in shaping the city’s future. Public decision-making is most effective when it reflects the diverse perspectives, needs, and values of those who call our city home. This initiative creates meaningful opportunities for residents to actively participate in the decision-making process, ensuring their voices are heard and their input is thoughtfully considered in shaping local policies and programs.

Engaging in public processes strengthens trust, transparency, and collaboration between citizens and their government. By contributing your ideas, priorities, and feedback, you can directly influence decisions about how resources are allocated, policies are implemented, and projects are developed to benefit the community. Together, we can build a city that truly reflects the aspirations and needs of its residents. Below, you’ll find innovative ways to get involved and make your voice count.

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"Cafecitos are an opportunity for residents to connect with one another, as well as city staff, businesses, and community partners. Crafted with topics requested from community members, these regular coffee chats are empowered with information and resources that will inspire healthy and thriving neighborhoods. Come for the conversations, stay for the community!"

Future Community Meeting Dates

Spring Community Meeting

Spring 2026

Important Dates

Mar 2026

Avondale Cafecitos: Going Green for Good

**Tuesday, March 17 / 10-11:30 AM - Going Green for Good
Arizona Complete Health Avondale Resource Center | 995 E. Riley Drive, Avondale

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a purpose! Join us on March 17 for a special green-themed Avondale Cafecitos focused on "Going Green for Good."

This action-oriented workshop is designed to empower neighborhoods, local businesses, and nonprofits with knowledge and resources to enhance sustainability initiatives. Whether you're looking to reduce your environmental footprint or find collaborative ways to improve our community, you’ll leave this session with ideas and tools to make it happen.

Forget luck—come for the learning, stay for the collaboration, and walk away with a good plan for a more sustainable practices.

**Martes, 17 de marzo / 10-11:30 AM - Adoptando lo ecológico para siempre
Arizona Complete Health Avondale Resource Center | 995 E. Riley Drive, Avondale

¡Celebra el Día de San Patricio con un propósito! Únete a nosotros el 17 de marzo para un Avondale Cafecitos especial con temática verde enfocado en “Volverse verde para el bien”.

Este taller orientado a la acción está diseñado para empoderar a los vecindarios, negocios locales y organizaciones sin fines de lucro con conocimientos y recursos para mejorar las iniciativas de sostenibilidad. Ya sea que busques reducir tu huella ambiental o encontrar formas colaborativas de mejorar nuestra comunidad, saldrás de esta sesión con ideas y herramientas para hacerlo realidad.

Olvídate de la suerte: ven por el aprendizaje, quédate por la colaboración y vete con un buen plan para prácticas más sostenibles.