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Updates for the Week of May 18 - 22, 2020 | |
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Program Announcements and Updates | |
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Signs of Thanks, Encouragement for our Supporters | |
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Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for the outpouring of encouragement and donations we've received for our HOPE Packs Peanut Butter campaign! As of Friday afternoon we have received 1,109 jars!! Read more below and hear our update from Peanut Butter Man in the HOPE Packs section. | |
We're Hiring for Multiple Positions! | |
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More details to come, but help us spread the word and reach out to our Executive Director for more details by calling the office or emailing him at akegley@wythehope.org. | |
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We really appreciate the shares and donations from you all on #GivingTuesdayNow as we joined thousands of causes around the world in a day of unity and fundraising. | |
ATTENTION ALL CLIENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS | |
HOPE Program COVID-19 Related Announcements | |
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Like many others, we’re struggling to balance employee health with critical services needed by our clients. We’ve posted this sign on the HOPE office in compliance with changing state and federal regulations, and for the safety of our clients, volunteers, and staff. | |
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HOPE Packs Breaks All Time Record, Feeding 1,077 Families in One Week | |
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Mike Pugh, aka "The Peanut Butter Man" as he's known around here lately has been leaving messages of encouragement on the HOPE Packs door for volunteers. As our communities face greater challenges and impacts from COVID-19, the challenge of feeding more children with the loss of vendors for food has been a difficult one. Because of our community stepping up, we have been able to meet that challenge, and as of this Friday provided more HOPE Packs than we have in the history of our program. Our volunteers and supporters are what makes us strong, and we thank you for all your contributions! | |
Friday's Third Live Update from HOPE Packs and the Peanut Butter Man! | |
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Some highlights of this week's updates include: 1) In three weeks, our community has showed up with 1,109 jars of peanut butter! 2) The school systems announced that they will be extending their feeding programs through the month of June, which means that HOPE Packs will also be extended for four more weeks!! 3) Since this extension has happened, we are again facing shortages in our HOPE Packs supplies, and are now requesting 16oz cans of canned spaghetti for our community to donate! Stay tuned for more details next week, you may get to meet Peanut Butter Man's twin brother, Freddy Spaghetti!!! | |
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HOPE Packs Peanut Butter Drive Update | |
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IMPORTANT UPDATE ON
HOPE PACKS BAG DONATIONS | |
Every week, we still are having folks attempt to drop off bags -- while we very much appreciate this, for the health and safety of our volunteers, staff and Packs recipients, we cannot accept them and encourage you to recycle or reuse them for now. There will be a need in the future, and we appreciate you keeping us in mind. Due to COVID-19, we have not and will not be collecting additional plastic bags until further notice. The clothes closet is also closed indefinitely. | |
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Last Week's Updates for the Open Door Café | |
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We’re dang near the only burger in town. Thanks to @laurelspringsfarm for keeping us stocked with locally sourced ground beef. #everyoneeatswytheus @ Open Door Cafe | | | |
We Cater to You!  Are you looking for a way to reward your employees who are essential workers right now? How about with a catered delicious meal that has a mission? Thanks for your support, and reach out to the Café for catering options that work for you! | |
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Menu for the Week of May 18-22, 2020 | |
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Open Door Café Launches Online Store for Merchandise | |
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Additional Community Resources | |
Wytheville - Wythe - Bland Chamber of Commerce Encourages Us to Be Patient and Support Local Businesses as Virginia Re-opens | |
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This flowchart breaks down some of the changes we'll see around our community as Virginia enters Phase One of reopening. | |
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The Stay Home Virginia website is a new resource from the VHDA that provides clarity and resources for renters, homeowners, landlords, and people experiencing homelessness around protections and resources related to COVID-19. Click the button above to learn more. | |
Update from the Mount Rogers Health District on COVID-19 Testing | |
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Starting Monday, May 18, Mount Rogers Health District will be offering regularly scheduled COVID-19 testing. Call your local health department for an appointment. | |
Information on the Pandemic EBT Program from the Virginia Dept. of Social Services | |
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The Virginia Department of Social Services will provide Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to families of school-age children who no longer have access to free or reduced-price school meals due to public school closures. Eligible Virginia households include students who receive free or reduced-price school meals, as well as students enrolled in schools that provide free meals to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision. Households will receive a one-time benefit of (up to) $376, per eligible student. Visit www.PEBTva.com to learn more or read the press release at https://bit.ly/2Ld34H2. | |
Guide From Mount Rogers Health District on Phase One of Re-opening Virginia | |
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Friday May 15, Virginia will enter Phase One of Governor Northam's Forward Virginia plan. As the Commonwealth moves towards reopening, it is even more important that we all take our responsibility to keep each other safe seriously. Wash your hands, practice social distancing, wear a face covering, stay home when sick!
➡️ Guidelines for businesses and communities can be found here: https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/forwardvirginia | |
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Virginia Department of Health Launches New Online Tool for COVID-19 Info | |
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Thanks to Our #PublicHealthHeroes in the Mount Rogers Health District for All They are Doing to #KeepUsSafe | |
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Gracepoint Thrift Store in Wytheville Offers Food to Those in Need: Call (276) 228-0934 and leave a message to request food. | |
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Virginia Community Capital has partnered with GENEDGE, Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing, UVA Wise Office of Economic Development and the Virginia Small Business Development Center Network to host 1-hour weekly webinars in May to help businesses plan and refocus and rebuild following the impact of COVID-19. Join professionals in business and government at this weekly webinar series to learn about guidelines, resources, marketing tips, accounting/insurance and human resource tips to get your operation ready to re-open in our COVID-19 impacted environment.
May 14 – 12 PM
Session 2 = New Rules for Managing, PPP Fund Management and Challenges of doing business Post COVID-19. Professionals in insurance, accounting and OSHA will lead this session sharing best practices, record keeping and reporting for PPP loans and health & safety precautions and preparations.
May 21 – 12 PM
Session 3 = Marketing Your Business Post COVID-19. This session will provide ideas and resources to promoting the re-opening of a business.
May 28 – 12 PM
Session 4 = Employment Challenges Post COVID-19. The coronavirus has impacted all businesses and employees in Virginia. Professionals in HR and employment services will share information and tips to help businesses prepare for the changes as a result of COVID-19.
To register for one or all of these sessions, visit https://bit.ly/covwebinars. | |
Compilation of Wythe County Restaurants and Menu | |
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Local Organizations Come Together to Form Small Business Fund | |
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Community Organizations Team Up to Create Wythe County Resources for Businesses | |
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Wytheville - Wythe - Bland Chamber of Commerce Offers Assistance Navigating Small Business Loans / Relief Options Related to COVID-19 | |
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With all the information on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) here is a somewhat simple chart on the uses, collateral, forgiveness, amount, terms, deferment, eligible entities and how to apply. Let us know if we can help you. chamber@wytheville.org wwbchamber.com | |
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Information from the Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society Regarding Protecting Your Stimulus Payment from Creditors | |
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Update from the Brock Hughes Medical Center:
Connection to Care During COVID-19 | |
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Our top priority remains the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community. To help ensure you and your loved ones have access to care, we've launched a new way for you to visit with your provider, safely from your home. You can now schedule a telephone visit with your provider. If you are concerned about needing a refill on a medication but need to see a provider before you can get the refill or have other issues that could be chronic or acute related, call the Clinic (276-223-0558) and a member of the medical team will determine if an office visit is necessary at this time or if you can be scheduled for a visit with your provider via telephone. If you have a previously scheduled follow-up visit with your provider, you will be contacted to reschedule that visit for a later date or to change the visit to a telephone visit. Please check our Facebook page and https://www.cdc.gov/ for continual updates regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). https://brockhughesfreeclinic.org/ | |
Contact Info and Update from the Family Resource Center | |
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During the #coronavirus pandemic, another epidemic is on the rise. Victims of abuse aren't safe in their homes. Those victims may be young, middle aged, or elderly. They may be too afraid to ask for help themselves. If you suspect violence in your building or neighborhood and want to help, call the Family Resource Center at 1-800-613-6145. In an emergency, call 911.
Just a note about the hotline: when you call, the statewide hotline staff will answer your call. You will need to leave your name, number and a brief explanation of what you need. The Hotline staff will then contact FRC’s on-call staff who will return your call. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 for help from a first-responder. | |
Free Wifi in Parking Lots of Wythe County Library, Rural Retreat Library and Grayson County Library | |
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We have expanded our internet services to reach the parking lot at the Wythe County Library, Rural Retreat Library, and Grayson County Library!
To log in, just select the public access and here is the password! You will be asked to accept our terms and conditions. After you accept them you will have 2 hours worth of access, if you need longer just resubmit the terms and condition page! | |
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Mental Health Resources from Virginia Dept. of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services | |
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Emergency benefits will be made available to Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants during the months of March and April, as part of a provision set forth by the Families First Coronavirus Responses Act of 2020.
https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/ | |
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A helpful flowchart from Virginia Poverty Law Center to understand evictions at this time. | |
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All of Virginia Poverty Law Center's our free helplines remain open during this emergency. | |
Wythe County Public Schools Feeding Program Update | |
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Resources from Bland Ministry Center | |
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No Kid Hungry Virginia wants to encourage families to text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877 to find free food distribution sites organized by local school districts and other community organizations. | |
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2020 Agape Food Pantry Distribution Schedule | |
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Food distributions for May: Saturday, May 9 (10-Noon) and Thursday, May 28 (Noon-2). We will continue to have drive-thru only distributions.
🥫Food donations can be dropped off at the pantry on Saturday, May 9 from 12:15-2:00 and Monday, May 11 from 3:30-5:30🥫 | |
Tenant Rights Update from the Virginia Poverty Law Center | |
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Virginia Unemployment Reference Guide | |
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Always wanted to build your own home but it has never been an option financially? HOPE is building a housing development at Long Meadows Lane, Max Meadows. We have received a government grant to make the land more affordable to our community. Let our housing counselors help you become homeownership ready so you can build the home of your dreams. Take the time to read our information ad above, share with a friend who is in the market for a home and reach out to Jordan Atwood to make an appointment to learn about our programs and begin your journey to owning your own home. You can reach Jordan at (276) 228-6280. ext. 254, or at jatwood@wythehope.org. | |
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Thank you as always for your donations, volunteer hours and support! #EveryoneEatsWytheUs! | |
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