12 The Hampton Roads Messenger
Volume 9 Number 10
Chesapeake City Council Seeking Residents for Boards and Commissions
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Chesapeake Board of Historic and Architectural Review — 1 appointment (Shelter Industry Representative)
(Children/Family Services Representative) Economic Development Authority — 2 appointments
Natural Event Mitigation Advisory Committee — 1 appointment Senior Services of Southeastern VA — 1 appointment
• Transportation Toll Facility Advisory Committee — 2 appointments
(Representative with a technical background such as an engineer or architect and a representative with a financial background) For more information or to apply, contact the City Clerk's office at 382-6151.
NASA Awards Research Grants for Minority Serving Institutions
NASA's Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) has selected 10 minority serving universities for cooperative agreement awards valued at almost $47 million.
Award recipients were selected from 76 proposals after a rigorous peer review by education and technical experts. Each university will receive as much as $1 million per year for a maximum of five years based on the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
The selected universities are: · California State University, Los Angeles · Delaware State University, Dover · Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia · Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma · San Jose State University, San Jose, California · University of California, Merced · University of California, Riverside · University of Texas at El Paso · University of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas · Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans
Awards were made through the 2014 Education Opportunities in NASA Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (EONS STEM) NASA research announcement for the establishment of MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity (MIRO) centers.
MIRO awards promote STEM literacy and enhance and sustain the capability of institutions to perform NASA-related research and education. The goals of the program are to expand the nation's base for aerospace research and development, increase participation by faculty and students at minority serving institutions, and increase the number of undergraduate and graduate degrees in NASA-related fields awarded to students from minority serving institutions.
Langley Federal Credit Union Donates $5,000 to Support Program for Seniors
• Around Hampton Roads
The Chesapeake City Council is seeking residents who may be interested in serving on various boards and commissions. Boards and commissions provide a vital service to various City departments, agencies and City Council.
Citizens wishing to serve must complete an application form. Applications are due in the City Clerk's office by July 1, 2015. City Council will appoint candidates for these vacancies at its July 28, 2015 meeting. No appointments are made during August or December.
Applications are currently being accepted for the following City Council appointed boards and commissions:
The ISCP was created after seeing the increased population of senior veterans in the area. Virginia has approximately 837,000 veterans. In Hampton Roads, every one in five persons is a veteran. Some even have served in WWII, yet are in need of programs and services to support their health and well-being. In addition, the respite provided by the program, allows the family caregiver an opportunity to preserve their health as well. The coalition of two local churches, CHCF and Langley FCU is a commitment to the Williamsburg community to enhance the quality of life for older adults, retirees and veterans. For more information on the ISC Program, visit
chcfonline.org.
FY2016 Human Service Grant Solicitation for Proposals in Norfolk
Grant year is October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 Human Service Program Needs:
The recommended FY2016 Operating Budget includes $602,177 for grants to City of Norfolk departments and non-profit service organization(s) to increase resources to Norfolk’s at-risk populations of children, families, elderly, and disabled citizens. Awards will be limited to no more than $60,000 per organization. HSG funding comes from the City of Norfolk’s general fund and awards are determined annually through a competitive application process. It is not expected that there will be sufficient funding to meet all requests so it is recommended that applicants carefully review the type of services/programs the HSG program seeks to support. These funds are to be leveraged with other funds and resources, and shall be used to provide the following direct services:
Homeless Services •
Requesting proposals to increase the availability of housing focused case management and/or services which address the social service needs of a household moving from literal homelessness to housing using available rental support programs. Priority will be given to proposals serving (in order) veterans, families with children, and single adult individuals who have been experiencing homelessness for long periods of time. A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held June 4, 2015 at 10:00 am Conference Room 106, 741 Monticello Ave., Norfolk VA 23510. FY2016 grant applications will be available to complete and submit online beginning June 8, 2015. Application deadline is 5:00 pm June 26, 2015.
Seeking proposals which will increase the availability of housing locating/broker services to identify and secure rental units in coordination with potential clients, potential landlords and housing focused case management services.
Youth Services •
Requesting services that keep youth engaged in healthy activities that advance academic achievement. This may include mentoring and tutoring services.
Child Abuse Prevention Services •
Disability Services •
Requesting services that prevent incidences of abuse/neglect, provide early prevention services, home visiting or parenting programs.
Requesting services that support independent living for the at-risk disabled population. Aging populations •
Food for the hungry •
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June 2015
Requesting services that support the aging population, assist individuals to age gracefully in their own homes, and maintain healthy lifestyles.
Requesting services that expand access to nutritional food items (i.e. fresh vegetables and fruit) as well as other food items.
Medication for homeless citizens
Requesting services that provide for access to medications for at-risk populations by partnering with programs that can provide lowcost/free medications. These grants will be performance based and fund programs with goals and outcomes that will increase capacity for delivering services and programs to at-risks citizens of Norfolk. All homeless providers requesting funding must incorporate the use of the VI(F)-SPDAT assessment tool, as well as attendance at the Community Housing Assessment Team (CHAT) and/or the singles’ service coordination meetings as a process for filling emergency shelter, PSH, Transitional Housing vacancies and Rapid Rehousing/TBRA funding. All homeless providers must use the SVHC HMIS to record services.
Grant Process • The solicitation period for grant proposals is from June 8, 2015 through June 26, 2015.
• Grant proposals/applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. June 26, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants may be contacted and requested to provide an on-site interview by the Department of Human Services.
• Complete proposals will be reviewed, evaluated, and awarded by July 31, 2015. • The FY2016 HSG Grant Period will be October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
• Please follow instructions on the website to submit proposals electronically. ISSUING OFFICE: Norfolk Department of Human Services 741 Monticello Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510 CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Jill Baker, Programs Manager Telephone: (757) 664-7764
jill.baker@
norfolk.gov.
Portsmouth's Economic Development Will Be Under New Leadership
The City of Portsmouth's Department of Economic Development will be under new leadership. Mallory C. Kahler, Assistant Director, has been named Interim Director, coinciding with the departure of Charles E. "Chuck" Rigney as he returns to the city of Norfolk's Development Department as their new director.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Langley Federal Credit Union presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to the Colonial Heritage Community Foundation (CHCF) for support of their Innovative Senior Champions Program (ISCP). The donation allows the CHCF to continue the adult day services program and related services for the aging population in the Greater Williamsburg area. The ISCP includes areas such as art, music therapy, therapeutic gardening and health and wellness.
"I commend the CHCF for the support and programs they offer to seniors and their caregivers," said Langley Assistant Vice President and CHCF Board Member Ann Johnson. "The Innovative Senior Champions Program provides activities for seniors to stimulate their memories, creativity and increase their social skills while providing a much needed break for their caregivers. The seniors that have worked hard all of their lives now deserve to be taken care of in their later years."
Kahler is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) with over twenty-seven years of industry experience. She first joined Portsmouth in 1996 as Development Manager. She and seasoned colleagues - Toi M. Wilson, Business Development Manager; Lee Ogelby; Executive Assistant; and Betty Crummie, Administrative Coordinator -
continue the Department's facilitation of development projects and staffing the Economic Development Authority and Portsmouth Ports and Industrial Commission.
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