The Village Connector is a service provided by The Empowerment Network
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DIGITAL VILLAGE ZONE RESOURCE MAP
Empowerment Network
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Visit
EmpowerOmaha
to connect to resources for food, health, employment, business and more!
The Empowerment Network's Village Zone Map is in partnership with Village Pastors and Faith Leaders, NONA, Food Bank, North Omaha Coronavirus Task Force & Technology Consulting Solutions.
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OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOL
Omaha Public Schools
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🎓
Congratulations 2020 Graduates🎓
Below are the links to the virtual commencement ceremonies - please note that you will not be able to watch the ceremonies earlier than the scheduled school times.
Benson High Magnet School - May 27th @ 4 pm
Bryan High School - May 27th @ 6 pm
Burke High School - May 28th @ 4 pm
Central High School - May 28th @ 6 pm
North High Magnet School - May 29th @ 4 pm
Northwest High Magnet School - May 29th @ 6 pm
South High Magnet School - May 30th @ 2 pm
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FATHERHOOD P3
Purpose Presence Participation
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Virtual Series
Wednesdays
This
FREE series is open to all fathers in Douglas and Sarpy counties. Group meetings will be conducted via Zoom until further notice.
Registration or Questions:
Call/Text: 402.547.0094
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CENTER FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Virtual Memorial Rally & Walk
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Brighter Days: A Holistic Approach to Suicide Prevention in the African-American Community Memorial Rally & Walk
(VIRTUAL EVENT)
Saturday, May 30th - 10 am - 1 pm
9 am - Really (via Zoom/Facebook Live)
Register Here. Swag bag & T-shirt for the first 150 registered by May 10th.
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OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOL
Summer Feeding Program
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For locations and times
Text: FOOD
To: 877877
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CLAIR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Clair Cares Food Pantry
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Every 3rd Saturday
- 10 am - 2 pm
Clair United Methodist Church
5544 Ames Ave
Please bring boxes or bags to carry your food.
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No More Empty Pots has initiated emergency response to urgent community needs for food relief. We’ve partnered with local producers, businesses, community organizations and volunteers to meet the demand with available resources.
Learn more
about the Community Harvest CSA and Prepared Meals program. CSA is a great way to get access to affordable local, seasonal, fresh and healthy raw produce.
If you are in need of emergency food support
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FAIR DEAL VILLAGE MARKET PLACE
Buy in Bulk Locally #SupportTheVillage
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Fair Deal Market is currently not open to the public, however you can purchase in BULK.
For more information contact Cynthia Hume at
402-504-1301
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SUPPORT LOCAL DURING COVID-19
Buy from Local Growers
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Clear Creek Co-Op is offering delivery of their fresh produce to your door. You do not need to be a Co-Op member to join. Visit their Facebook page to see what they're offering and how to order!
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FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTION SITES
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The Food Bank has partnered with OPS to facilitate food distribution. Volunteers can register with the Food Bank on their website to receive additional direction on how to serve.
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OMAHA 360
Collaborative Violence Prevention Initiative
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Zoom invites for the Omaha 360 meeting are sent out weekly.
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NONA
North Omaha Neighborhood Association
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Follow and Like them on Facebook
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SONA
South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance
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We decided to use our platform to connect our government leaders from School Board up to Congress, our community advocates and leaders and our nonprofit leaders across North and South Omaha to lay the foundation for positive and effective communication during this crisis and going forward as we heal afterwards.
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OPD
Omaha Police Department
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The Omaha Police Department is taking additional precautions to keep our citizens and officers safe as our community deals with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Front Desk at Central Police Headquarters, 505 South 15th Street, will remain open daily but the hours and services available will change. The hours will be 8 am-4 pm. Fingerprinting services will not be available. If you need a file a report for a non-emergency incident please call
402-444-4877
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RESOURCES
Employment, Rental/Mortgage Assistance, Utilities & More!
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IS WIOA RIGHT FOR YOU?
For Those Seeking A New Career
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Focusing on Employment in a H3 Occupation
H3 = High Wage, High Demand, High Skill
Seeking young adults age 14 to 24*
For more information call 531-600-5860
Enroll in 3 Simple Steps.
Click Here
to learn more!
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US CENSUS IS HIRING
Shape Your Future
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Jobs Coming Soon!
Once operations for the 2020 Census resume we will need thousands of workers to fulfill the Constitutional duty of completing the Census. Census data helps communities thrive.
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HEARTLAND IS HIRING!
Heartland Workforce Solutions
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Position: Employment Connections Coordinator
The Employment Connections Coordination (ECC) will work as a staff member of HWS to serve as a leader in identifying opportunities to help businesses find the talent they need by evaluating and connecting job leads to various talent pools within the community.
To Apply: Send your resume with cover letter and salary expectations to
[email protected]
by May 26th.
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CURRENT LIST OF EMPLOYERS HIRING
Heartland Workforce Solutions
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Updated: 5/01/2020
Attached is the most updated list of employers who have open opportunities during COVID-19.
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METRO IS HIRING!
Join Our Team
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Looking for a career with a stable organization? The Transit Authority for the City of Omaha, dba METRO, is recruiting talented and dedicated people to join our team.
To view all of Metro's current job postings, please
click here
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OMAHA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Job Opportunities & Resources
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New Resource Site!
The Omaha Chamber has launched a new website to connect local residents looking for work with job openings and other resources.
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FAMILY HOUSING ADVISORY SERVICES
Serving the Community since 1968
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If you or someone you know is in need of rent, mortgage or utility assistance, the FHAS staff is here to serve you and the community!
Fair Housing:
402-934-6675
Foreclosure Prevention:
402-934-1777
Tax Assistance:
402-250-9781
Mortgage Lending:
402-342-3773
Rent/Utility Assistance:
402-934-6763
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UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS
#CommunityStrong
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If you need help with food, housing, utilities, healthcare and more, 211 is here for you 24/7!
211 Helpline has set up text alerts for COVID-19! Sign up today to receive updates and information and stay in the loop.
Interpreters available for over 100 languages
Text: NECOVID To: 898211
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NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Unemployment FAQs
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Click the button below for a list of helpful COVID-19 resources, including instructions for filing an unemployment claim and information on Short-Time Compensation.
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Our office at 3040 Lake Street will maintain our normal business hours of 8 am -5 pm, Monday through Friday to continue to provide information and referrals to critical community services.
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APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF NEBRASKA
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The NAA is working to provide continuous information during these uncharted times. Because this is a rapidly evolving situation, NAA will monitor developments and will continue efforts to secure guidance specific to the operation of rental housing from health officials.
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CHARLES DREW HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Get Tested from a Trust Healthcare Provider
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Curbside and On-Campus testing is available at the following locations:
- 2915 Grant Street
- 5319 North 30th Street
Call 402-451-3553 and get scheduled to get tested today!
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CHARLES DREW HEALTH CENTER, INC.
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While the restrictions around the coronavirus (COVID-19) are beginning loosen in Omaha, it is still crucial to practice preventative measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (the grocery store) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
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UNMC
Munroe-Meyer Institute
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The MMI Department at UNMC is offering up to 2 free behavioral telehealth consultations. The service is available for families regardless of insurance coverage.
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GET THE LATEST UPDATES
Douglas County Health Department
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As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, how are we communicating the importance of abiding by social distancing regulations?
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Click on the map to follow the development of the virus through Douglas County.
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NOAH
North Omaha Area Health
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For the next couple of months we will not be taking "walk-in" appointments please call ahead of time for an appointment as we will want to talk to first before you come to the clinic. Screening and treatment is still FREE.
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CHI
Catholic Health Initiatives
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Our hospitals are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and are in close contact with local health authorities. For more information for the public and health care providers on coronavirus, please visit the
CDC website.

Some CHI Health events and activities have been cancelled or postponed out of an abundance of caution. Please double check the status before arriving at an event.
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CENTER FOR HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Change your thinking, change your life!
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Our goal is to help individuals relieve emotional and psychological pain, make behavioral changes that facilitate growth, increase self-awareness and self-knowledge, which lead to healthy living.
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CRUSH THE CURVE
#TestNebraskaChallenge
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If we are going to kill the virus, crush the virus, slow the virus we must know more about where the virus is and who needs to be tested.
We are asking you and every member of your family to to
Test Nebraska
and complete the questionnaire.
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SMALL BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT RESOURCES
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NEF offers loans direct to business and can help fill financing gaps in participation with other lenders or programs.
In addition to the programs NEF offer, they can connect your business to both local and statewide program partners with expertise in micro and small business development.
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SBA
U.S. Small Business Administration
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Small business owners in all U.S. States are currently eligible to apply for a low-interest loan due to Coronavirus
(COVID-19).
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GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER
We Accomplish More Together
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The resources below can help organizational leaders better understand the implications of COVID-19
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NAM
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
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Plan, Don't Panic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted us all. NAM has put together a helpful information packet to consider.
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402 STRONG
FREE APP for Businesses!
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Have you added your business to this free app? It's Simple. Easy. Free.
Together, our community, businesses, and nonprofits will overcome COVID-19 and stay strong!
This is not a fancy app, and that's okay. The goal is simply to put local information in your hands as soon as possible. The need is now. You can make a difference!
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CARES ACT | STIMULUS CHECKS
Check the Facts
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security
(CARES)
Act is a $2 trillion economic relief plan designed to benefit individuals and businesses. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is providing updated daily documents on the
CARES Act.
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COMMUNITIES & NEIGHBORHOODS
(Individuals & Families)
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Home Is Where The Vote Is
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UNITED STATES CENSUS 2020
Never Been Easier
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
ACLU Nebraska
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May 2020 Primary Edition
IMPORTANT NOTE: Even if you are currently detained in a Nebraska jail, you may be eligible to vote.
Voting is both a fundamental right and a civic duty. Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest. The right to vote is constitutionally protected under the state and federal constitutions.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY CORONA VIRUS ASSISTANCE & INFO
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A Great resource page that can be shared.
- Phone Service
- Working from Home
- Internet Connection
- Mental Health & Substance Abuse and more!
Please download and share the resources!
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Update on COVID-19 as of April 24, 2020
In a continuing effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Metro is asking riders to only take essential bus trips.
To reduce crowding on buses, all riders are required to exit the bus at the end of its route and may not board the same vehicle for a return trip.
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CARES ACT
Get the Facts:
Updated as of 5/10/2020
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security
(CARES)
Act is a $2 trillion economic relief plan designed to benefit individuals and businesses. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is providing updated daily documents on the
CARES Act.
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STAY INFORMED WITH COMMUNITY MEDIA OUTLETS
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THE OMAHA STAR
Nebraska's Only Black Bi-Weekly Newspaper
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The Omaha Star, in existence for more than 80 years, has been Nebraska’s largest African-American newspaper and the city’s most effective device to improve the lives of African Americans.
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NOISE
North Omaha Information Support Everyone
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Check out the story featured on Noise Facebook page about
#PORCHtraiture
"Connection in Quarantine" documenting North Omaha Residents in their homes during quarantine.
Story and pictures by Lasha Goodwin
The NOISE Team is comprised of contributors and content creators for North Omaha
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REVIVE OMAHA MAGAZINE
Spirit, Mind & Body
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Revive! Omaha Magazine is a Lifestyle and Community Empowerment Magazine serving African-Americans in the Greater Omaha Area
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THE BOSS RADIO STATION
95.7 FM
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Start your day with
William & Martine
Monday through Friday | 7 am - 9 am
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Join
Michael & Michelle
Monday through Friday | 7 am - 9 am
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GOSPEL MUSIC OMAHA
100.3 FM
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HEARTLAND FOCUS
Channel 6
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Tune-In Every Sunday @ 6 am
with
Tim Clark
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As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise, how are we communicating the importance of abiding by social distancing regulations?
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Click on the map to follow the development of the virus through Douglas County.
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CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
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This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated information as it becomes available.
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CITY OF OMAHA
Citizens of Omaha and Douglas County
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The City of Omaha, Douglas County, our health care partners, and first responders are working diligently to protect public health and safety as the coronavirus spreads. We are working together to lower the risk of transmission and infection and reduce the impact on our community.
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DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPT
Citizens of Omaha and Douglas County:
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Information Line for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19):
402-444-3400
Open Seven Days a Week, except Holidays
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
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STATE OF NEBRASKA
Dept. of Health and Human Services
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DHHS COVID-19 Information Line:
(402) 552-6645
8 am - 8 pm CST - 7 Days a Week
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The Village Connector is a service provided by
The Empowerment Network
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