From their website:
“Now Available at the Douglas County Health Department – 1111 South 41st Street
FREE CLOTH MASKS!
Stop by the Security Desk for Pickup – Weekdays 8:00 am – 4:30 pm”
For up to date and more information visit:
https://www.douglascountyhealth.com
To learn about Omaha’s requirement to wear face masks up to date information, please visit:
https://www.douglascountyhealth.com/covid-19/109-dchd/home/covid-19/752-face-masks-mandate
Please help by passing this along to someone you know or add your story of how the United States Postal Service changes affect or will potentially affect you or someone you know.
While the date below says Saturday, we recommend that you email or fill the form out by Friday, if possible. This is because the hearing may have been moved to Saturday.
From our friends at AAPD:
Urgent Call for Stories!
How do changes to the USPS impact you?
The United States Postal Service has been experiencing drastic changes that have led to major delays in mail service. People around the country are experiencing weeks of delays in receiving mail-order prescriptions, medical equipment benefits checks, bills, notices, and other necessities they receive via mail. Delays in these critical items and information could result in utility shutoffs, homelessness, food insecurity, sickness, and other dire consequences for disabled people. USPS has also told 46 states and the District of Columbia that it may not be able to deliver mail-in ballots in time for the General Election in November.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, the USPS was instrumental in delivering necessities and information. As the country continues to struggle with the Coronavirus pandemic, many more people rely on the USPS to receive medications through mail-order pharmacies. Millions of Americans plan on voting by mail to exercise their right to vote while maintaining social distance.
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) are asking for your help in collecting stories that we can use to illustrate how the changes to the USPS are impacting people with disabilities. We are looking for:
Stories from people who have experienced delays in receiving the following:
How have USPS delays impacted you in receiving:
Medications
Medical supplies, including durable medical equipment
Basic Necessities
Paychecks or benefit checks
Bills and notices
Stories from people who plan to vote by mail in the November election. How do you feel about the changes to the USPS so far, and how have these changes impacted your plans to vote in November?
Our goal is to collect these stories and send them to the House of Representatives prior to the House Oversight Committee’s emergency hearing on mail delays taking place on August 24th.
Please submit stories through this form or by sending them to sarah@ncil.org by Saturday, August 22nd at midnight. Please include your first name (or initials), your city and state, and two to three paragraphs concisely telling your story.
Submit Stories Here
https://ncilforms.wufoo.com/forms/r1a8yq91mjamuj
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https://www.omahanebraska.com/blog/ada-americans-with-disabilities-act-30-year-celebration-20-24-july
Mini Greek Fest will begin at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist’s Greek Orthodox Church in Omaha at 11 AM on 15 August.
Two items will be served for carry out only:
Loukoumades!
Greek Frappés
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
602 Park Ave
Omaha, Nebraska
(402) 345-7103
http://www.stjohnsgreekorthodox.org
From our friends at the Sons of Italy:
“Do-It-Yourself Pasta Dinner:
This Saturday, 8/15 from 9AM -11AM or while supplies last.
For $20 you get:
10 Meatballs
1 Quart of Sauce
1lb of Uncooked Mostaccioli
* Limit Two meal kits per VEHICLE.
* CASH or CHECK only.
Drive up single-file from the north, and exit to the south.
There will be someone at the street directing you.
Thank you for your support and for letting us serve you.”
Sons of Italy
1238 S 10th St
Omaha, NE 68108
(402) 345-4639
NEWS RELEASE
PRESS OFFICE
Release Date: August 4, 2020 Contact: Carol.Chastang@sba.gov (202) 205-6987
Release Number: 20-59
SBA to Host Virtual Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a virtual “Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit” in collaboration with Second Lady of the United States Karen Pence and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes on Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 1-3:30 p.m., EDT.
This free event will connect military spouses with resources and information available to help them start or grow a small business.
The event will open with remarks from the Second Lady and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. Panel speakers will include representatives from the Veteran Entrepreneurial Training & Resource Network, Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Dog Tag, The Rosie Network, the Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Program, and the Military Family Advisory Network.
“The SBA is committed to helping entrepreneurial military spouses succeed at every stage of small business development,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza. “We are thrilled to collaborate with the Second Lady to support military spouse entrepreneurs and help them overcome the unique business challenges they face.”
Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about SBA and partner resources for the military small business community. Panel discussions will cover entrepreneurship tips, disaster preparedness, access to capital, and government contracting.
For more information about the Military Spouse Entrepreneur Summit and to register, visit https://events.hiringourheroes.org/d/37ql80. To join the conversation on social media, use hashtag #SBAMilSpouseSummit.
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About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more visit www.sba.gov.
Learn more here (You can download this and click to register.):
SBA Mil Spouse Summit_Flyer_Online_FINAL508
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Our monthly meeting for the Veterans in Business Forum (VIBF)is this Friday, 7 August at 0800 on Zoom.
Elizabeth Yearwood from the SBA is our guest speaker.She will speak about “Top Ten Things You Should Do Before Disaster Strikes”.
Please email info@littlemountainwebdesign.com for the link and password.
Please share with friends and visit us on Friday.
