Greater Northside Management District
March 30, 2020
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Greetings!
We hope that you are remaining safe and healthy during the Stay-at-Home order issued by Harris County and the City of Houston. T
he order is in effect until April 3, 2020.
Although our staff is working remotely, we continue to update the COVID-19 resource guide and restaurant listing (see below). The following is an update on services we can provide during this challenging time:
- We are answering phone calls and emails.
- Our safety program continues to operate and our officers are patrolling the District.
- Our right-of-way, graffiti and litter abatement services will resume on March 31.
- Greater Northside restaurants, banks, pharmacies and grocery stores are essential businesses and are open. All are required to practice 6 feet of social distancing, which is so important to help keep COVID-19 from spreading.
In this ever-changing situation, we will continue to make decisions based on the best information available provided by federal, state and local governments. We will continue to post updates on our social media.
P
lease
reach out
to us if you need assistance. Stay safe, take appropriate steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 and help keep our Northside healthy.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Reyna
Executive Director
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Blood Drives Being Held This Week at White Oak Music Hall
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Blood drives are being held at White Oak Music Hall (2915 North Main St, Houston 77009) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday, April 3. To make an appointment,
view the schedule
and click on "Schedule Your Appointment" for White Oak Music Hall
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Attention Donors: The Blood Center is encouraging social distancing and is asking all donors to
please make an appointment
to prevent overcrowding.
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Understanding the Federal CARES Act
(Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act)
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On March 27, President Trump signed the federal CARES Act into effect.
The act expands unemployment benefits, provides immediate help for health care providers and other businesses and includes a one-time payment to the majority of Americans.
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Mattress Mack says:
"These efforts are far from over, friends!"
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As COVID-19 continues to affect the global community, Mattress Mack (Jim McIngvale) and Gallery Furniture are giving back to the Greater Houston area to help mitigate the spread of the virus and to ensure Houstonians have what they need to stay as healthy as possible.
Mattress Mack says: "Please visit
our website
for updates, volunteer information, donation requests and more. Nothing will bring our spirits down. We don't know what the next few weeks or months have in store for us, but what is know is the strength and love this community has always shown in these times. Thank you, friends."
Gallery Furniture has free food for seniors and children at their North Freeway location (6006 North Freeway, Houston 77076) from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, including grab-and-go meals: breakfast with juice, lunch with milk. There must be a child or senior in the car (one meal per person in a car).
Gallery Furniture is accepting these donations at the North Freeway (6006 North Freeway, Houston 77076) or Richmond (7227 West Grand Parkway, South Richmond, Texas 77407) locations:
- Non-perishable food items: Canned soups & goods, tuna, peanut butter, chips, etc.
- Toiletries: Bar soap, gloves, Clorox wipes, baby wipes, toilet paper, etc.
These will be
distributed and delivered to the front door Houston's most at-risk populations, including homebound seniors and disabled citizens.
Complete this form
to request assistance or to volunteer to help..
In addition, Gallery Furniture is accepting online
Go Fund Me donations
with a goal of collecting $250,000.
Thank you, Mattress Mack, for all you are doing to help others in need.
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Greater Northside Management District
COVID-19 Resource Guide
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We have developed a coronavirus guide with links to over 27 websites that provide business, employer and employee resources; coronavirus information; and other resources. This is a useful tool to help our businesses, stakeholders and community with available resources.
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Indigo Chef to Open
Grocery Store on April 1
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On April 1, Indigo chef Jonny Rhodes is opening a grocery store in the Greater Northside (2019 Bennington St, Houston 77093). The market will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Chana and Jonny Rhodes
Photo by Jenn Duncan
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Greater Northside Restaurant Update
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We are continuing to update our restaurant guide.
Click here
to view the operating hours and takeout / delivery services of restaurants in the Greater Northside.
Please support these restaurants by using takeout and/or delivery. All restaurants are required to observe City and County guidelines, including social distancing of 6 feet.
If we've left out your restaurant, have incorrect information or if you have additional details that we can provide, please send the information to us at
info@greaternorthsidedistrict.org
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#ShopLocal
#ShopLocalNorthside
#Shop/Dine Northside
at these businesses
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Please remember that our Northside restaurants are complying
with Mayor Turner's directive and are offering takeout service.
All restaurants are required to observe City and County guidelines,
including social distancing of 6 feet.
Please monitor our Facebook page for updates.
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www.greaternorthsidedistrict.org
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