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Cambios en el modelo de operaciones de VEAP durante COVID-19

Ultima actualización: 1 de agosto, 2022

En respuesta a la crisis de COVID-19, VEAP ha cambiado su modelo de distribución de alimentos a un sistema de servicio en auto los jueves y viernes. Compras en persona se ofrecen los lunes, martes y miercoles. La seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros participantes, personal y voluntarios son nuestra principal prioridad mientras trabajamos para continuar brindando programas de alimentos y servicios sociales.

Todavía hay que hacer una llamada para programar una cita para la distribución de alimentos y solo podremos reservar una pequeña cantidad de citas cada día para nuevos participantes o personas que no hicieron una cita.

Si desea hablar con alguien sobre nuestros programas no alimentarios, llame al 952.888.9616 ext. 1. Aprende lo que puede esperar cuando llame. Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión. Lea a continuación para obtener más información sobre cómo programar una cita.

Servicios de la despensa de alimentos en sitio

Despensa de alimentos: Las bolsas preempaquetadas de productos no perecedores estarán disponibles utilizando nuestro modelo de servicio. El nuevo modelo permitirá a cada hogar DOS visitas por mes.

Horario: lunes – viernes: 9:00 – 4:30

Para programar una cita: (952) 888-9616 x 1. Favor de dejar solo un mensaje, y le llamamos lo mas pronto posible. Puede llevar hasta 48 horas para recibir una llamda de vuelta debido a un alto volumen de llamadas. Si puede hablar el ingles, puede llamar el mismo numero, marque x 3 para ingles y despues x 1 para hacer una cita inmediata para la despensa.

Entrega de alimentos: disponible para personas mayores, adultos discapacitados o participantes que no tienen transporte para usar nuestro modelo y que viven en nuestra área de servicio. Llame al (952) 888-9616 x 1 para programar una entrega.

Alimentos más de 2 veces al mes: si necesita alimentos más de dos veces al mes y reside en nuestra área de servicio, puede ser elegible temporalmente para citas a la despensa adicionales. Llame al (952) 888-9616 x 1 para hablar con un trabajador social.

Servicios sociales y otras referencias de información

¿Necesita otros servicios, como ayuda con el pago de la renta? Llame a nuestra línea de Servicios Sociales al (952) 888-9616 x 1 y deja un mensaje. El personal de Servicios Sociales determinará su elegibilidad para servicios financieros y hará un plan para ayudar a resolver o minimizar la situación.

Su llamada telefónica será devuelta cuando nuestro personal pueda; tenga paciencia ya que estamos experimentando un número de llamadas más alto de lo normal.

 

 

VEAP Winter newsletter now live

Catch up on all the latest VEAP news and happenings! Our quarterly print newsletter, LINK, features programmatic updates, participant stories, and a special letter from our CEO. Engage with our Winter 2020 edition by clicking the image below.

A Collaborative Housing Victory in Bloomington

Bloomington City Council unanimously (0-7) passed the Fair Housing Policy, the 90 Day Tenant Protection Ordinance AND the development of 108 Place!

From across the city, groups and individuals came together over many weeks and months to collaborate on the best ways to impact change in the Bloomington housing landscape. Through this partnership work, effective change is accomplished. VEAP and other social service and basic needs organizations, city and county officials and agencies, housing coalitions and landlords are all key stakeholders in the issue. The real work comes in listening to and engaging the tenants – Bloomington residents.

From there, the issues were brought before the City Council for a vote. What was accomplished?

Fair Housing Policy

  • The city will promote and support equal and fair access to rental housing and home ownership regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, sexual orientation and preference, creed, marital status, and status of public assistance
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90 Day Tenant Protection Ordinance

  • Will protect tenants from immediate displacement when a natural occurring affordable rental property (NOAH) is bought and flipped by a developer
  • Encourages developers to retain a percentage of units that will be designated as affordable
  • Requires landlords to accept existing tenants by not requiring them to complete a new screening for approved tenancy

108 Place Apartment Complex

  • 42 units of affordable housing for households at or below 60% area median income (AMI is $56,580 annual income for a family of 4)
  • The proposal consists of 9 – 1 bedroom units, 21 – 2 bedroom units, and 12 – 3 bedroom units
  • The site consists of four vacant lots located behind Willy McCoys off of France Ave. and Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington
  • Current schedule anticipates construction completions in December 2019

While these are only first steps in the long journey to address the affordable housing crisis, it is important to recognize the change that has begun. We need to take time to celebrate and share them with our family, friends, and acquaintances as we continue to educate the community and advocate for change. We urge you to share this accomplishment with at least one person today, in hopes of sparking a deeper conversation of the importance of fair and affordable housing.

Thanks to all who participated in making this a reality. If you were not able to attend this event but are interested in learning more about the Bloomington Housing Coalition and future ways to participate, please feel free to email Tara Little, Social Services Associate Director at VEAP: [email protected]
If you would like to stay informed on upcoming events and progressive movements, consider joining the following social media groups:

Suburban Hennepin Housing Coalition
Bloomington Housing Coalition
VEAP

What do you do when your employer can’t pay you?

Nick works at a local restaurant and supports his family by picking up extra shifts. On his last payday, he received notification from his bank that his paycheck had no funds and his account was now overdrawn. Nick spoke with the restaurant owner, who stated he was closing the restaurant and that he did not have any money and would not be able to pay the previously worked hours or the current pay period. Nick is owed approximately $1,500 dollars from the two pay periods. When Nick turned to VEAP, Ricardo, VEAP Community Health Worker, connected Nick with referrals to community resources to resolve his issue. In the meantime, Nick’s family will use the VEAP food pantry to ensure they have access to nutritious food, school supplies and support while he finds new employment.