Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
continues to work with, support and be a resource to our places of worship, faith-based and interfaith communities.
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The Virginia Employment Commission is teaming with State Agencies and companies across the entire State of Virginia to have a Statewide Virtual Hiring Event on the 28th of July 2020 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. There will be over one hundred fifty (150) Employers with jobs posted and available. The process to register and participate is simple and free. The only requirements are to register (posting a resume is recommended)
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In This Issue
Getting Virginia Back To Work (VEC)
COVIDCHECK
Norfolk Community Leaders COVID-19
Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP
)
National Minority Health Month
VDOE Phased Openings
Funding Opportunities
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If you’re feeling sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, the sooner you act the better. Start with these resources to help protect yourself, your family, and your friends as we all work to stop the spread.
Check your symptoms.
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Norfolk Community Leaders COVID 19 Message
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Norfolk Community Leaders Unite to Address Coronavirus Testing Stigma
Norfolk, Va – Recent data has shown African-Americans and other minority groups are at a greater risk for severe illness from the coronavirus. As a result, community leaders of faith-based organizations in Norfolk have come together to create
this YouTube video
to encourage the community to get tested. The video shows local leaders getting tested, disproving any misconceptions about the test; the coronavirus test is safe, painless, and is completed in just a few seconds.
It is highly recommended to get tested if an individual has symptoms or may have been exposed to someone with the virus. Testing, along with other public health recommendations such as
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wearing a cloth face covering in public, social distancing, and proper hand washing, will help reduce the spread of coronavirus in the community.
Learn more.
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Governor Northam Launches Rent and Mortgage Relief Program to Assist Virginians Facing Eviction or Foreclosure
To identify the local
RMRP
administering organization for a household and to conduct a self-assessment for eligibility, visit
dhcd.virginia.gov/eligibility
or call 211 VIRGINIA by dialing 2-1-1 from your phone. Tenants and homeowners are encouraged to know their rights and responsibilities and pay their rent and mortgages on time if they are able. Visit
StayHomeVirginia.com
for additional information and resources.
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The Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP) is designed to support and ensure housing stability across the commonwealth during the coronavirus pandemic. Depending on availability of funds and household need, the RMRP may provide financial assistance for rent or mortgage payments for eligible households. This includes financial assistance for rent or mortgage payments past due beginning April 1, 2020 and onward.
Click here
to see if you could be eligible for RMRP.
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Virginia has announced a phased reopening of K12 schools, which gradually permits in-person instruction to resume while prioritizing the health and safety of students and staff. In order to minimize the disparate impacts closures have had on students, this approach prioritizes the needs of students who have been most impacted by school building closures, and for whom in-person instruction is most beneficial. It simultaneously recognizes the disruption closures have had on all students and seeks to bring them back to the classroom as soon as is safe and practicable.
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According to the
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
, racial and ethnic minority groups experience disparities in access to mental health services and quality of care which impacts managing their emotional wellness and contributes to poor mental health outcomes, including suicide.
Mental health disparities in racial and ethnic minority communities can be left unaddressed with inadequate culturally and linguistically appropriate care. The OMH
T
hink Cultural Health
e-learning courses are designed to help health professionals provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS). The e-learning program offers free and accredited e-learning courses, including a course tailored for
behavioral health professionals
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THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
OF VIRGINIA
would like to invite you to participate in Purple Power Worship, an opportunity for your faith community to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and help members to access services.
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Virginia AHEC Scholars Program
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The program is open to all students enrolled in health career certificate or degree programs from the undergraduate level up. The requirements of the Virginia AHEC Scholars program are in addition to regular coursework required for the student’s academic program. Completion of this program results in a Virginia AHEC Scholars certificate, setting you apart from other students in an increasingly competitive environment.
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Wellness Wednesdays
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us every Wednesday for the
month of July.
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Hosted by VDH Office of Health Equity, VA P
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and #RVABEASTMODE
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Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems (the technology company) is offering grants of up to $75,000 to nonprofit organizations to help develop innovative solutions to socioeconomic challenges in under-served communities. For more information,
Learn more.
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Costco Wholesale’s
Costco Wholesale’s primary charitable efforts specifically focus on programs supporting children, education, and health and human services in the communities where we do business. Throughout the year we receive a large number of requests from nonprofit organizations striving to make a positive impact, and we are thankful to be able to provide support to a variety of organizations and causes. We offer grants up to $5,000.
Learn more.
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Hello Alice Foundation
The
Hello Alice Foundation
is offering grants of up to $10,000 to Black-owned small businesses in the United States. This grant can be used to assist in the recovery or stabilization of a small business that has been negatively impacted by COVID-19. For more information,
Learn more.
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Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation is offering grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support programs for children & youth. For more information,
Learn more.
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Nordstom Cares
Nordstom believe one of our most important responsibilities is supporting the communities Nordstrom serves, so each year we give millions of dollars to worthy nonprofits in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. We have a strong focus on programs and organizations that care for kids and empower youth, and we also support other programs and organizations that we believe have a significant impact on our communities. Grants awards are up to $25,000.
Learn more.
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State Farm Neighborhood Assist
State Farm is offering grants of $25,000 to help USA based nonprofit organizations make a lasting impact in their communities. Only 2,000 applications will be accepted. Only 40 grants will be awarded. Opens July 15th at 1PM EST.
Get Started Now
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Third Wave Fund's Mobilize Power Fund
Third Wave Fund's Mobilize Power Fund is a rapid response fund that supports the leadership of young women of color, trans, gender non-conforming, queer, and intersex youth under 35 in social movements.
Learn more.
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Veronica Cosby, VDH Office of Health Equity
Virginia Partners in Prayer & Prevention
For more information on Virginia P
3
, visit us
here.
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