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NAF Multicultural Human Development Corporation 306 East 6th Street, Suite 110 P.O. Box 1459 North Platte, Nebraska 69103-1459 (308)534-2630 (800)662-2904 FAX:(308)534-9451 |
Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor |
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PROJECT: NHAP ( Nebraska Homeless Assistance Program) SERVICE AREA: Southwest and Panhandle Areas of Nebraska This program is offered to NFJP eligible participants that are in need of emergency services to alleviate or avoid a homeless situation. Such services consist of rent, mortgage and utility arrearages, security deposits or first months rent. The NHAP program may also provide transportation to homeless individuals to assist them in obtaining independent living. Referrals are also made to other agencies and resources that also serve the homeless and near homeless in Nebraska . |
PROJECT: UMOS Housing Consortium SERVICE AREA: Statewide Nebraska , Wisconsin , Illinois , South Dakota , Iowa and Missouri are part of a six-state consortium to address the housing needs and problems to varying degrees in their respective states. Services to be provided vary from state to state, but all have the need and desire for technical assistance in the farmworker housing area in addition to having thousands of workers each year for whom there is a severe housing shortage and/or problem in acquiring safe and decent housing for them and their children. Over the past several years, UMOS has gained the experience and expertise in farmworker housing and has the necessary staff capabilities to be able to provide technical assistance and training to this regional group. Specifically, technical assistance will be provided to help identify remedies and train staff on various programs, processes, and strategies that will help alleviate the housing problems in their state, including: initiating the preliminary housing development program; assisting in program application and implementation; sewer and water regulations; farmworker housing rehabilitation; farmworker housing counseling; farmworker single family housing; and needs assessments. |
PROJECT: Migrant Education Outreach/Recruitment SERVICE AREA: Statewide This program identifies and refers children for migrant education programs. PROJECT: ELP (English Literacy Program)/ABE (Adult Basic Education) SERVICE AREA: Omaha NAF's Omaha office expanded the services of the learning center to non-402 eligible, community clients. Interested community residents are taught literacy, English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education. Students are encouraged to continue their education and pursue vocational or academic careers in the future. |
PROJECT: English Literacy/Civics SERVICE AREA: Omaha This 12-week class incorporates local Omaha history via visits to area museums and English as a Second Language classes with the goal of improving English literacy. |
PROJECT: VIVA SANO SERVICE AREA: Columbus Cardiovascular outreach, education, and prevention are the focuses of this project targeting Latina women. Activities such as cooking classes and blood pressure checks are combined with outreach and education on a healthy lifestyle. Latinas involved in this program then become role models for their friends, family, and community, and spread the information and education informally. PROJECT: Immunization Outreach Project SERVICE AREA: South Sioux City ,Lexington, North Platte &Grand Island The sole purpose of this project is to provide translation services to selected immunization clinics to enhance delivery of services to the Latino population. |
PROJECT: Promotoras SERVICE AREA: Lincoln/Keith/Dundy, Scotts Bluff, Dawson/Buffalo, Platte/Colfax, Dakota, Hall, Lancaster Counties In partnership with several other organizations in each of the counties, NAF is employing the promotora concept used by various other states, universities, and other programs. The promotora is a community health liaison who provides basic health education and screening, referrals to appropriate services, and transportation and translation on an as-needed basis. PROJECT: Elderly Housing SERVICE AREA: Lexingtom This 18-unit frail elderly housing complex represents NAF’s first housing project in the State of Nebraska . Although NAF owns the complex, the Lexington Housing Authority has been contracted to manage the property and operations of the facility. Eligibility is based on age, income and need. “Frail Elderly” eligibility is based on the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). An individual must need assistance with three or more ADLs for eligibility. ADLs and their factors include: 1) Eating, 2) Bathing, 3) Grooming, 4) Dressing, 5) Home Management. This does not exclude persons in wheelchairs or those requiring mobility devices. PROJECT: Elderly Housing SERVICE AREA: Imperial Eight units of elderly housing were approved for construction through HUD 202. Hanna-Keelan, City of Imperial and NAF are partners in this project. The project, NAF Senior Housing II is scheduled for completion in 18 months. |