Welcome to Community Resources: Minnesota! Today is April 23th, 2022, and there’s a light thunderstorm happening outside! I’m pretty sure that it’s the first one of the season so I’m really looking forward to enjoying some gentle rumblings today!

My name is Jerome Evans, I host the TV Show Bottomless Coffee with Jerome and another podcast called Bottomless Coffee Podcast. You can stream episodes at BottomlessCoffeeShow.com. 

Today on Community Resources Minnesota - we’re sharing information about the community resources that we have at our disposal.

Today that information is coming from The Minnesota Department of Health

For this episode we’re going to start with Announcements, go through upcoming COVID Vaccine Events, and then touch one one funding opportunity and one job opportunity!

As always, to get all the good details - you do need to go to BottomlessCoffeeShow.com/Community. 

Announcements

Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe: The Mall of America and Minnesota Department of Health are offering Nickelodeon Universe Tickets to individuals who get their Covid-19 shot at the Mall of America!

“Between now and May 30, 2022, Minnesotans who get their Covid-19 vaccine at the Mall of America or bring someone else who is eligible can receive a Nickelodeon Universe Mystery Ticket. Each mystery ticket is good for at least one ride at Nickelodeon Universe and up to a full day of rides. Restrictions and official rules apply. Ask staff on site for more information!”

Upcoming Vaccine EventsNorth Metro - Hennepin County

• ACIS Masjid Omar, Inside the 24 Mall  COVID-19 Vaccine event 

Every Saturday  2 p.m. – 6 p.m. 

912 E 24th St Minneapolis MN See flyer $50 Visa gift card

• TAKS COVID-19 Vaccine event 

April 28 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. 

2601 Minnehaha Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406 call 612-254-1961 see flyer

• Minnesota Africa Women’s Association COVID-19 Event 

April 30 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

7420 Brooklyn Blvd,  Suite 200 Brooklyn Park, MN 55429 $50 Visa Gift Card 

• Shots in the Shops Wilson’s Image and Barbershop 

Every Thursday and Friday 10– 3 p.m. Moderna and Pfizer 12 + $5  off haircuts  

2124 1/2 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411

• Briva Health vaccine clinic 

Every Saturday 9 am – 5pm   Minneapolis MN call 1-833-567-6662 for appointment English and Somali

South Metro – Dakota County

• Dakota County COVID-19 Vaccine event 

April 27 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Western  Service Center 14955 Galaxie Ave Apple Valley MN 55124  

Sign up here for- https://phappt.co.dakota.mn.us/appointment/en/clinic/search

• Dakota County COVID-19 Vaccine event April 28 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Western  Service Center 14955 Galaxie Ave Apple Valley MN 55124  Sign up here for- https://phappt.co.dakota.mn.us/appointment/en/clinic/search

East Metro – Ramsey County

• 30,000 Feet COVID-19 Vaccine event 

April 25 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. 

1351 Arcade Street Saint Paul MN 55106

• Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties COVID-19 Vaccine event 

April 26 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 

450 Syndicate St Saint Paul, MN  55104

• Dakota County COVID-19 Vaccine event 

April 26 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Wentworth Library 199 Wentworth Ave E, West St Paul MN 55118 

Sign up here for- https://phappt.co.dakota.mn.us/appointment/en/clinic/search

• Minnesota Math and Science Academy Covid-19  vaccine event 

April 29 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.  

169 East Jenks Ave St. Paul MN 55117

 

Northern Minnesota

• Northwest Indian Community Development Center COVID-19 Vaccine event 

April 25 – April 26  Pfizer and Moderna 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

1819 Bemidji MN 56601 $50 gift cards see flyer  Beltrami County

Southern  Minnesota

• MN DOT Marion Rest Center COVID-19 Vaccine event 

April 21 Pfizer and Moderna 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.  

I-90 West Bound new Eyota MN 55934 Scott County

• Indian Cultural Association of MN 125 Live COVID-19 Vaccine event 

April 23 9.m. – 12 p.m. 

125 Elton Hills Dr NW Rochester MN 55901 See flyer

Funding

• FVPSA ARPA COVID-19 Special Projects for New Grantees: Family Violence Prevention & Services Act (FVPSA), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are available to support domestic violence and/or sexual assault programs in addressing the impact of COVID-19 on their agency’s services and increase supports for survivors impacted by the pandemic. These funds are designated for programs serving domestic violence and/or sexual assault survivors that currently do not have a Renewal Crime Victim Services (CVS-2022) grant from the Office of Justice Programs. $800,000 is available in one-time funding. The project period is 24 months starting July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
• FVPSA ARPA COVID-19 Special Projects for New Grantees

Jobs

Minnesota Department of Health

HIV Nurse Specialist (ID: 54648) This position exists to support HIV,STD, & Hep Prevention Staff. The incumbent will develop, coordinate, and evaluate a statewide system of programs that provide human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and treatment designed to identify and treat disease, with a special focus on reducing disparities. The incumbent will assist in planning and research activities necessary to establish comprehensive and statewide plan for HIV screening that includes addressing social determinants of risk. The incumbent will provide training, technical assistance, and other capacity building activities as requested by medical providers. Posting will close Thursday, April 28, 2022.