Facebook Community Action Grants Announcement
Congratulation Winners!
Facebook Papillion Data Center announced 18 local nonprofits and schools will receive a Community Action Grant.
The Facebook Community Action Grants program was created to address needs in Sarpy County putting the power of technology to use for community benefit, connecting people online or off, and improving STEM education. This is the second year that Sarpy County nonprofits and schools have been eligible for the grant program. Click here to review the full list of recipients.
Quotes from local officials about the Facebook Community Action Grant program:
“Congratulations to all the Facebook Community Action Grant winners! I am thrilled to see a wide diversity of winners from preserving and promoting our history through the Sarpy County Historical Society to preparing our children for the future with robotics, coding and STEM education grants to our schools and local community.”
-Dave Klug, Sarpy County Commissioner
“Congratulations to not only Platteview schools, but to all schools across the county that did get grants. This is what a community partner is all about. Thank you Facebook.”
- Bob Roseland, Mayor of Springfield
We thank Facebook for being an active, involved member of our community. Through their grant program, they have provided great support for local nonprofits and schools and are making a significant positive impact on our area.
- David Black, Mayor of Papillion
Quotes from recipients
Organization name: Springfield Platteview Public Schools
Grant details: Three projects to support STEM
Name/title: Nichole Baugh, Director of Public & Community Relations
Quote: We are thrilled to have Facebook’s support at Springfield Platteview Community Schools. With the recent announcement that SPCS has been selected to receive community grant funding, we want to express how extremely thankful we are. Your generosity impacts our students, staff, and the community as a whole. It’s wonderful to have partners like Facebook in our backyard. Thank you for your continued support.
Organization name: YMCA of Greater Omaha
Grant details: Summer Robotics Class
Name/title: Katlin Sinclair, Executive Director
Quote: This was great news to receive and we are excited about the potential partnerships and opportunity this grant will provide to enhance the summer program for our youth. Thank you, Facebook, for the continued support to our Y and to our community as a whole.
Any Sarpy or Cass County resident born in 1961 or before is eligible to receive a vaccine.
Through a partnership between the Health Department and all K-12 Sarpy and Cass County school districts, COVID-19 vaccine clinic appointments are being scheduled weekly. Educators with questions about this process should contact their school district representative to ensure appointment scheduling.
At this time the amount vaccine in our community is extremely limited and the demand for vaccine is high. Please be patient as appointments fill up quickly.
You are responsible for scheduling your own appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. If you need assistance, please consider asking a friend or family member to assist you in scheduling an appointment.
If you have any questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine or if you are having difficulties scheduling an appointment, please call the Sarpy/Cass Department at 402-339-4334 and press option 1. Please note that phones are answered Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
Sarpy and Cass County COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Please register for vaccine notifications on the Nebraska DHHS's vaccination portal: ne.gov
- If you have already completed the Sarpy/Cass Health Department's pre-registration form, you do not need to register through DHHS.
- Nebraska DHHS COVID-19 Information Line is open 8am-8pm 7 days a week: 833-998-2275
SVFD Drive Thru Hamburger Feed Fundraiser
April 17, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Springfield Fire Hall
505 So. 1st Street
Free Will Donation
Thanks to the community for supporting Springfield Volunteer Fire Department. The Water Rescue Boat and vehicle were purchased with donations. A water rescue team is forming. Donations are still needed for specialized training.
To Donate Online:
Springfield Volunteer Fire and Rescue Fund
Mail your donation to:
Midlands Community Foundation
217 North Jefferson Street
Papillion, NE 68046
Please designate which fund the donation goes to.
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IT HAPPENED IN SPRINGFIELD HISTORY
1962 Springfield Gardens--North 7th Street
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1962 Springfield Gardens-- North 8th Street
In 1961 the city of Springfield annexed a portion of a farm on the east side of town. Springfield added North 7th and 8th Street for a new residential area that became known as Springfield Gardens. Newly constructed homes filled in the area adding more options for residing in Springfield. The first residents moved into Springfield Gardens in 1962.
SARPY COUNTY HELP LINE
The Sarpy County Sheriff's Office along with Sarpy County Human Services has established a help line for the citizens of Sarpy County during the COVID-19 pandemic event. Starting today, people who are sick, elderly, or caretakers of this demographic in Sarpy County may call the Sarpy County Sheriff Helpline at 402-593-1593 for needs such as picking up prescriptions, groceries, or other necessities. A uniformed Sarpy County Sheriff's Deputy will pick up and deliver these items in a marked police cruiser. This helpline may also be utilized by the general public to make non-emergency police reports via telephone that do not require a police officer present in their home.
The following providers are participating in this program:
Walmart in Papillion
Target in Papillion (Groceries Only)
Bakers at 36th St & Twin Creek Dr
Bakers at 801 Galvin Rd (Pharmacy Only)
Springfield Drug (Pharmacy Only)
Please check the Sheriff's Office website and Facebook Page for any new updates to this program.
SARPY COUNTY SHERIFF WEBSITE
https://apps.sarpy.com/sheriff/COVID19.html
SPRINGFIELD FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
We are open for IN-PERSON worship! We will continue to stream LIVE on Facebook. We are asking for pre-registration for attendance. Please contact the office 402-253-2270 to get your reservation!
Sunday Services at 9:30am
Tune into our Facebook page for live streaming Sunday Services at 9:30am.
https://www.facebook.com/firstunitedmethodistchurchofspringfield
SBA MEMBERS >>>> We had so much fun, let's do it again!
Join us for an in-person networking event on March 24th at 4:30 pm. Come out and support your local favorite, Soaring Wings Vineyard
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M.U.D. & OPPD customers can apply for
new state rental and utility assistance program
Renters and landlords who are struggling financially because of COVID-19 can now apply for assistance with rent and utilities under the state’s new Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The program, which recently launched, is funded through the U.S. Treasury as part of a federal coronavirus relief package.
Omaha Public Power District and Metropolitan Utilities District want to encourage customers who qualify for the program to apply. Customers within Douglas County, the City of Omaha, Lancaster County and the City of Lincoln do not qualify for the state’s program because those areas are receiving federal funds directly. They will operate rental and utility assistance programs separately from the State.
To learn more about the state’s program, customers should visit coronavirus.nebraska.gov. They can also call 1-833-500-8810 to reach the state’s contact center for more information, including eligibility guidelines, documentation requirements, and additional utility assistance programs.
To apply, visit: https://mcrcares.servicenowservices.com/nebraska_rental_assistance
Customers may reach utilities directly to find out what other financial help may be available:
- For information on M.U.D.’s assistance program, customers may visit mudomaha.com/covid19relief or call 402-554-6666 in the Omaha area, or toll-free outside of the area at 1-800-732-5864.
- OPPD customers may visit oppd.com/EAP for more information. Those within the Omaha area can also call 402-536-4131 or 1-800-536-4131 toll-free, outside of the Omaha calling area.
HAPPENING NEARBY
Demolition of the old railroad bridge on Highway 1 in Murray started March 1st. One lane traffic is being electronically controlled, so please be patient at the lights when waiting, then driving through. Work is expected to continue through the summer months, so plan your travel accordingly. Be careful, watch for workers and machinery and make safety the priority.
For more info, visit: www.lofte.org
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