👋Friend News and Notes from STOP Inc. 3-28-2022

Let Us Know How We Can Better Serve You.

We've kicked off our Community Needs Assessment, which ask members of the communities we serve to provide their opinion regarding the causes of poverty in their community. This will help us to be better informed about the services currently being provided and what could be offered in the future. Take a moment to provide your input by completing the Community Needs Assessment.

Click to Participate in the Survey

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Get Your Child Tax Credit

Don't file taxes? You may be missing out on money that can benefit your family. The Child Tax Credit increased this year to up to $3,600 per child. For free tax filing help visit irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep.

HOUSING & UTILITIES

The Virginia Mortgage Relief Program, or VMRP, is accepting applications from eligible Virginia homeowners seeking assistance with past due mortgage and other housing-related expenses due to financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: As of March 17, 2022, the VMRP increased the maximum assistance available to $40,000 with no cap on the number of months past due. Applicants that were previously deemed ineligible due to the original program cap policy should contact a program representative at 833-OUR-VMRP (833-687-8677), Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to begin the appeal process.

Virginia homeowners seeking financial assistance with past due mortgage and other housing-related expenses are encouraged to visit www.VirginiaMortgageRelief.com for more information.

HEALTH

Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Friends

More than 70% of Virginians are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Unvaccinated Virginians are 4 times more likely to get COVID-19 than those who are fully vaccinated. They are also more likely to get very sick or hospitalized. You can protect yourself, your family and your friends by getting your shot.

The Virginia Department of Health recommends everyone age 5 and older receive a COVID-19 vaccine. You will probably need more than one dose to make sure you are fully protected. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.

Find a vaccine location near you. Many locations accept walk-ins and have evening and weekend hours, making it easy for you to get your shot. All COVID-19 vaccines are free for all Virginians.

Find Your Vaccine

Not a Medicaid member? Virginia Medicaid offers quality, low-cost and no-cost coverage for Virginians. Learn more about how to apply.

EMPLOYMENT

Email for More Info.

Are You Looking for Work?

Nearly 3000 NEW Job Openings in Hampton Roads.

If you are a Job Seeker, Student, or Transitioning Military Service Member take the first step by registering on the Virginia Workforce Connection website at the following link https://www.vawc.virginia.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx.

Next, search the site for opportunities and apply. Click here for free Labor Market Information Publications/Products provided by the Virginia Employment Commission.

Hampton Roads Connector Partners (HRCP), a construction joint venture comprised of Dragados, VINCI Construction, Flatiron Constructors, and Dodin Campenon Bernard, is the design-build prime contractor for the $3.8bn Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project – the largest transportation infrastructure project in Virginia’s history.

HRCP has hundreds of openings available for more than 50 different types of jobs: Crane Operators, Electricians, Heavy Equipment Operators, Laborers, and Mechanics. All Civil Construction positions are needed to build this piece of Virginia’s history.

Help us deliver this historic engineering feat to our community.

Day and night shifts are available in both Hampton and Norfolk.

On-the-Job Training Program Available.

Come Learn a Trade; Build History!

We offer great Benefits and Competitive Pay!

HOW TO APPLY

In-Person:

240 Corporate Blvd,

Norfolk, VA 23502

Online:

Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project Jobs | APPLY NOW - HRBT Jobs

www.hrcpjobs.com

EDUCATION

Calling all students! Plan now for life after high school! Visit https://nrha.us/newsa.../plan-now-for-life-after-high-school for scholarship information and applications.

For more info on NRHA college preparation programs or if you are going directly into the workforce after high school, contact Julius Norman by email at jnorman@nrha.us or by calling 757-314-1695.