Hammond Hosts 34th Annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City of Hammond Planning and Development present the 34th Annual Volunteer Awards Breakfast on Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 8:00am – 10:00am at the Dynasty Banquet Hall, 4125 Calumet Avenue, Hammond. For the 34th anniversary edition of the breakfast, the theme is “Volunteers Strengthen Communities”. Tickets for the event are issued on a …

PUBLIC NOTICE of the ANNUAL C.A.P.E.R


CATEGORY: Community Development, Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Program Year 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City’s HUD funding, including the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is available for review and comment. The report will be available at the Department of Community Development during the normal …

Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast

2021 Annual National Day of Prayer Program


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., and the Hammond Faith Based Community invite the public to attend a virtual/in-person program to recognize the National Day of Prayer. When: Thursday, May 6, 2021, 11:00am Where: Hammond Sportsplex 6630 Indianapolis Blvd The theme will be “Lord Pour Out Your Love, Life, and Liberty” 2nd Corinthians 3:17. The live event will take place at …

Notice of Public Comment Period


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Hammond has prepared its 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan that describes the resources available and the proposed use of those resources to meet the community development, affordable housing, and homeless priority needs of the City. A summary of resources and expected uses is provided below. …

Virtual Disabilities Awareness Month Program


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

Black History Month Virtual Celebration


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., the Department of Community Development, the Black History Coalition Committee and the Hammond Human Relations Commission, will host a Virtual 2021 Black History Month Celebration on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. The theme will be “2021 Leadership in Education” and will be honoring African American Principals and Assistant Principals. The honorees are: Yolanda …

Notice of Public Comment Period


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

The City of Hammond is amending its PY2019 Annual Action Plan and PY2017-2021 Consolidated Plan to allocate CDBG funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in response to the COVID-19 emergency. In the first round of assistance, HUD has awarded the City supplemental Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding in the amount of $1,257,099 and …

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


CATEGORY: Community Development, Events, Mayor's Office

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., The Ministerial Alliance of Hammond and Vicinity, Inc. and the City of Hammond invite the public to attend a virtual program to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 18, 2021 beginning at 10:00 am. The theme will be “Unity Amongst Diversity” and can be watched online on Facebook at: …

PUBLIC NOTICE of the ANNUAL C.A.P.E.R


CATEGORY: Community Development, Public Notices

Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Hammond has prepared its Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER) for program year 2019 ending March 31, 2020. The CAPER describes the City’s use of federal grant funds including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership grant, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). …

Notice of Public Comment Period: Citizen Participation Plan


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

When the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allows for it, the City may use an expedited Citizen Participation process in the cases of natural disasters and other emergency situations that require a shortened process in order to quickly respond to community needs. This may include shortened public comment periods, notifications, and elimination of public hearings. In all …