VETERAN’S
JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP
JANUARY 7TH & 8TH
1111 EAST BROAD STREET
9:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Come to this informative workshop
and we will show you how to
get the job you want!
Seating is limited so register now!
Registration ends January 5th
For information, call:
Bob O’Keefe 559-6058 Greg Fox 559-6054
or Craig Dickson 559-6056
To receive the email copy with PDF attachments, please email Lisa Larson (see below)
I am emailing you a softcopy of our e-Study Kit which you are encouraged to share with your clients, colleagues, network etc. These documents may be circulated via email or printed and shared with the general public.
The documents give folks connect adults in need of resources for GED preparation, computer skills development or general education with options they can access in the local community, online or for home-based study. All of the resources that we connect people to are FREE and many are available 24/7 to match the needs of busy adult learners.
I know that you, your clients and team members will find this information helpful and I thank you in advance for assisting us in getting the word out about these FREE education resources. Please call me if you have questions or ideas about other ways to build awareness about these important skills development tools.
Warm Regards,
Lisa Larson
Ohio Literacy Network
Special Projects Coordinator
lisa.r.larson@gmail.com
614-634-3050
Treasure hunting for missing money from George Ogden (Thanks, George!)
www.MissingMoney.com is a database of governmental unclaimed property records
A single, easy to use website to search for your missing money
http://www.missingmoney.com/Main/Index.cfm
State and provincial governments working together to safeguard and return your lost funds
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| How do I perform a search? | Just enter your name and click  |
| Can I search for myself, my family or a business? | You can do an individual, family or business search. An individual search is based upon your last name (current or prior name) and your full or partial first name. A family search only requires last name. The Business search just requires entering your business name in the last name field. |
| Who can I search for? | Anyone. However, you may only file a claim for property that belongs to you or for which you are the legal heir. If you are a business owner, you may also file on behalf of your business. |
| What if I have a common name? | Our web site will return a maximum of 200 results per search. You can narrow down your search results by specifying the City and/or State where you have lived. See “Advanced Search” and “Exact Match” below. |
| Advanced Search | You can restrict the records you are interested in searching by selecting a single State from the list. You can also filter the results to only show records where the city begins with some value. These are all very useful to filter results for common names. |
| Exact Match | You can turn this feature on by clicking the ‘Exact’ check box on the Search Results page. (This option is only available after you have performed a search, it is not available from the Home Page). With this checked, it will only return records where the entire first and last name match what you enter. With this option turned off (blank in the check box), then records with a similar first name will also appear in the list. |
| Save Time, Set Up Profiles | You can set up Profiles for yourself, your family and your friends (remember to include any maiden or previous names). To set up search profiles click on the “Create / Maintain Profiles” menu option under ‘My Profiles’ to add additional profiles. If you are not signed in or not yet a member, click on the “Log In” or “Join” option under ‘My Profiles’. |
| Can I search for my deceased family members? | Yes you can. Join as a member and set up a profile for each family member you would like to search. Only the rightful heir can claim the property. |
| How often can I search? | You may search as often as you like. |
| What if I don’t see my property listed? | Link to the non-participating state websites from our homepage, click ‘State Contact Information’ on the left hand side of the home page. On the next page you will see a US Map, click on the state that you wish to search and you will link to that state’s Unclaimed Property Page enabling you to search there directly. You should also try searching the federal agency web sites by linking from our ‘Other Links’. Also, try checking back with MissingMoney.com monthly as new states and new records are continually added. |
| When is the information updated? | Unclaimed property records are continually updated in the MissingMoney database. If you don’t find your missing money today, remember to come back and check often. |
| How long does it take to receive my money? | Claims processing time frames vary from state to state and by property type based upon claim activity. (Usually between 4 – 16 weeks) |
| How do I find out about the status of my claim? | Once a claim has been filed with the state, the state is responsible for your paper work. All specific questions should be address directly to the state in which your claim has been filed. |
| How do I know if the match listed is mine? | Is this a state that you may have resided in? Do you recognize the name of the company listed? Remember, you will need to submit proof that you are eligible. |
Sponsors
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
Registration starts at 8:30
a.m.
•
Stroll starts at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Register on-line at www.epilepsy-ohio.org
Join the Epilepsy
Foundation of Central Ohio
at
the 6th Annual Stroll for
Epilepsy to raise
awareness and funds for
the Epilepsy
Foundation of Central
Ohio. It’s the perfect
opportunity to get out of
the house, get some
exercise and take part in
making a difference
for those affected by
epilepsy. Our goal it to
raise $100,000. All money
raised stays locally!
We need your help!
Pick up a form at Guest
Reception
Save the (new) Date*
Thursday, April 23, 2009
5:00 pm-7:30 pm
*Please note the date change from February to April
Celebrate the Opening
of M’s Place!
Partial Hospital for Eating Disorders
Formal Invitation to Follow
The Center for Balanced Living
445 E. Granville Road
Worthington, OH 43085
614.2939550
www.TheCenterForBalancedLiving.org
News Release
PRESS OFFICE
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Release Date: Dec. 22, 2008 |
Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987 |
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Release Number: 08-125 |
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news |
SBA APPROVES MORE THAN $1 BILLION IN DISASTER LOANS
TO MIDWEST FLOODS AND GULF COAST HURRICANE SURVIVORS
WASHINGTON – In the aftermath of the devastating Midwest Floods and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike earlier this year, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than 20,100 disaster loans worth $1 billion to homeowners, renters and businesses in nine states.
Floods caused by heavy rains last June devastated parts of central Iowa and the upper Mississippi Valley. States affected by the floods included Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin, with Iowa being hardest hit. The SBA has approved 7,821 disaster loans in the Midwest states for a total of $394 million.
Hurricane Gustav pummeled south-central Louisiana and the Mississippi coast Sept.1. So far, 3,712 disaster loans have been approved for residents in the two states for a total of $104 million. Less than two weeks later, Hurricane Ike made landfall at Galveston, Texas as a Category 2 storm and caused widespread property damage in Houston before making its way to the Louisiana coast. The SBA has approved 8,622 disaster loans in Texas and Louisiana for a total of $502 million.
Before the Midwest floods and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike hit, the SBA rebuilt its disaster operations, upgraded technology, reformed processes and leveraged personnel to create a system better able to handle major disasters and serve those recovering from the aftermath of these storms.
“From the lessons learned after the Gulf Coast hurricanes of 2005, the SBA developed a new loan processing system, established a reserve corps of more than 2,000 trained and experienced disaster reservists ready to deploy with 48 hours notice, and introduced a new on-line disaster loan application to accelerate the process,” said acting SBA Administrator Sandy K. Baruah. “We also upgraded the disaster program’s computer system, expanding the capacity from 2,000 to 12,000 simultaneous users. These and other changes enabled us to be prepared to support the recovery efforts of a vast area in the midst of a busy flood and hurricane season.”
The SBA makes low-interest loans to homeowners, renters and non-farm businesses of all sizes. Homeowners may borrow up to $200,000 to repair or replace damaged real estate. Individuals may borrow up to $40,000 to cover losses to personal property.
Non-farm businesses and non-profit organizations of any size may apply for up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster damaged business assets and real property. Small businesses and private non-profits with economic losses directly resulting from the declared disaster may apply for a working capital loan up to $2 million, even if the property was not physically damaged.
For information about SBA disaster loans, visit www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance. To get an application by mail, or for other questions about the loan program, contact SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the hearing or speech impaired), or by e-mail at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. ###
Ever wanted to start your own business but were not quite sure what kind of business or how to go about it? Now Entrepreneurs have a new home… one that provides links, programs, books, and other resources that you can take advantage of… visit: www.OhioEntrep.com now and look around…
This is also a wonderful resource for family, friends, and clients.
It is time… Time you do something for your own personal development…
“A Seat At The Table”(c) Coaching Conversations Focusing on Positive Attitude and Purposeful Living is now available at: www.EddiePowell.Biz/table.html
Changing message each week and you can return and listen to this weeks message over and over to reinforce the message and the action plan for your life!
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From: FIRSTLINK [mailto:jhuffer@firstlink.org]
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 4:53 AM
To: Rapkin, Ellen
Subject: Mini-Grants & Trainings Announced
The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives has announced that interested organizations can now submit applications to be considered for a capacity-building mini-grant as well as to register for capacity building Ohio TANF Training Program trainings in their area.
As one of four regional partners, FIRSTLINK will be hosting a series of 28 trainings on increasing capacity building and award 10 mini-grants within the Northwest Ohio Counties to enhance the capacity building endeavors of nonprofits and Faith-Based community organizations. The 10 capacity building mini-grants of $8,500 each will be awarded on a competitive basis. The mini-grant application is to be received (not postmarked) by 4:00 PM on January 16, 2009. For more information on the Ohio TANF Training Program and mini-grants for the Northwest Region please visit the following link:
http://www.firstlink.org/public/training/tanf.php
Joanna Huffer
Community Education Administrator
FIRSTLINK
195 N Grant Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
614.221.6766 ext. 119
614.224.6866 fax
jhuffer@firstlink.org
www.firstlink.org
FIRSTLINK’s mission is to strengthen and enhance the quality of life in our community by mobilizing volunteers and connecting people to critical community resources.
To Get Help or Give Help call 2-1-1
Please click on the link for the current Directions For Youth & Families parenting brochure
Please have interested clients call 294-2661 to sign up for classes
http://www.dfyf.org/PDFs/current.pdf
Thank You