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Changes to Nottingham's VCSE Sector Services
Information on this page was last updated on 19 August 2020. To capture changes applicable to the new lockdown in January 2021, we have introduced a new service listing to reflect the current situation. Please check details here.
During the pandemic, Nottingham's Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector had to adapt to new ways of working in order to continue to support the city's most vulnerable. Below we have provided a list of the organisations (we've been made aware of) which are still running and the services they are offering at this time.
Please note, this list has been compiled by collecting information from a variety of sources. If your organisation is mentioned and you have updates regarding your service offering, please do get in touch. Please also contact us if you would like your organisation to be added to this list, email ncvs@nottinghamcvs.co.uk.
Action for Young Carers - Are taking referrals online and carrying out telephone assessments and signposting. They are running activities on digital platforms, and as well as general support, are providing extensive support for young carers to find employment. The website has a range of contact numbers, including direct mobile numbers for existing service users. Call 0115 962 9351, email AYCservice@carersfederation.co.uk, or nottinghamworks@carersfederation.co.uk for employment related queries.
Active Notts - Has gathered a number of resources to help those looking for ideas on how to stay active during this period. See more here. They are also promoting the Sport England 'Join the Movement' campaign #StayInWorkOut.
Afghanistan and Central Asian Association (ACAA) - This national charity is looking to extend its work with vulnerable communities in Nottinghamshire. The organisation supports newly-arrived refugees, asylum seekers, BAME residents, older people, unaccompanied minors, low-income families and socially excluded women and children from Afghanistan and other parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. Support is available through its COVID-19 Telephone Helpline Service which provides financial and legal advice, as well as mental health and wellbeing support. Volunteers and staff can communicate with service-users in their own languages (Farsi-Persian, Pashtu, Arabic, Urdu & Hindi). To access the helpline call 0750 877 3336, the line is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 1pm. A second helpline number is also available Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm, call 0208 572 0300. You can also email outreach@afghanistan-central-asian.org.uk
Al-Hurraya - Is providing free COVID-19 mental health support to Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) communities in Nottingham who have been affected by the pandemic. Please email info@al-hurraya.org or call 07488 361 091.
Arthritis Action - Arthritis Action group meetings are now running online via Zoom, including the Nottingham group. The meetings are a way to connect with other people with arthritis, share experiences and tips, and support each other. To view all the meetings available and make a booking, click here. The charity has launched a series of online chair-based exercises developed with the aim of helping those with hip, knee or spinal arthritis be more mobile and active, you can view the videos here. The charity also has a range of self-management video resources available, these include pain management and distraction techniques, view them here.
Autistic Nottingham - Supporting Autistic adults without intellectual disabilities in Nottingham/shire. Currently running advocacy, support and social meetings virtually, including a virtual self care in isolation group. Email support@autisticnottingham.org.
Base 51 / NGY myplace - NGY myplace, the Nottingham youth centre, is using Facebook and Twitter to keep in touch, post activities for young people to do at home and direct them to support. Base 51, which manages the NGY myplace project, continues to offer a range of services for young people.
Counselling sessions are now being offered by telephone and, where appropriate, video link. To enquire, book counselling sessions, or obtain referral forms, call the main office on 0115 952 5040 or email counselling@base51.org.uk
Base 51's Thrive Project, open to young people living in temporary accommodation with their family, are able to organise food parcels for families or additional support where needed. Email thrive@base51.org.uk or info@base51.org.uk for further information.
To access You Can, their employability programme for 18-24 year olds, email youcan@base51.org.uk or call the office.
Through the Evolution Project, young people aged 11-25 who have been affected by serious violence can receive free counselling for up to 20 weeks (including over the phone or via face time). Call the office number or email evolution@base51.org.uk for further information.
Barnardo's - Working in partnership with other national children's charities and local organisations, Barnardo's has launched it's new See, Hear, Respond service for vulnerable children, young people and their families who are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) and the measures put in place to stop its spread. They are offering online support, street-based youth work to identify and support children at risk of harm outside of the home, and support for vulnerable children to return to school. Click here for further details.
The Bridges Community Trust – Is issuing food bank vouchers to the local community on Tuesdays and Fridays between 9:30am and 12pm. For general enquires please email info@bridgescommunitytrust.org.uk. They are able to support clients living in and around The Meadows and Clifton in their search for employment, training and education. Contact John on 07538 473 802 or john@bridgescommunitytrust.org.uk, Natalie on 07983 416 355 or natalie@bridgescommunitytrust.org.uk if you are aged between 18 and 29, and Sam on 07736 040 658 or sam@bridgescommunitytrust.org.uk if you are aged 30+.
Canal & River Trust - Has drawn up guidance on how to use and enjoy its waterways responsibly during lockdown. Click here for more information and FAQs.
Carers' Council Allies in Adult Mental Health - Has a dedicated Coronavirus page on its website covering help and support for those with mental health conditions.
Carers Hub - Carers Trust East Midlands provides timely, personalised information and support via the Nottinghamshire Carers Hub (across the city and county). They are offering regular welfare checks to the most vulnerable, telephone support and assistance to collect essential items. They are also holding virtual face-to-face Drop Ins, support groups and mindfulness courses. Call 0115 824 8824, email hub@carerstrustem.org or visit the website.
Carers Federation - Is offering a free counselling service for those who care for or support a family member, friend or neighbour. If you are not a carer, you can still access the counselling service for a contribution of £5-£10 per session. Everyone is provided with an initial assessment and the average number of sessions provided is 18 but this can be adapted to meet individual needs. To arrange an appointment, call 0115 962 9310 or email info@carersfederation.co.uk
CGL Jigsaw - The young person and family drug and alcohol service for Nottingham city remains open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Is accepting referrals and providing information and advice through email at jigsaw@cgl.org.uk and phone on 0115 948 4314. A Consultation service for professionals is available daily from 10am to 3pm and training on a variety of issues can be delivered via Microsoft teams. One-to-one sessions with current service users are taking place over the phone, and groups can be delivered via digital formats. Check Facebook for further information and updates.
Citizens Advice Nottingham & District - Advice is available by telephone only by calling 0300 330 5457. The national Citizens Advice Witness Service which operates across England and Wales is providing support for anyone giving evidence in criminal trials whether in person, by telephone or by video link. Please complete the referral form from this web page.
Clifton Community & Family Support Group - Supporting families, in the Clifton area, by distributing baby milk formula and toilet rolls, providing regular food deliveries and offering fuel top ups. For more information, email caringforng11@gmail.com.
Consent Coalition - A group of organisations within Nottingham (including Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services) who are working together to raise awareness of the importance of consent, banish myths about rape and sexual violence and encourage survivors and victims to access support and report any sexual violence. All services listed in their guide on support and reporting sexual or domestic violence are open.
Dementia Connect - Alzheimer's Society's new personalised phone support service can still be contacted on 0333 150 3456. Online support continues to be available through the Alzheimer's Society website.
Disability Support - Has set up an Emergency Volunteer scheme, delivering food essentials and picking up prescriptions for those who are self isolating. They are adhering to strict safeguarding practices and all volunteers are DBS checked and wear ID badges. Volunteers are also available to chat to people who are struggling with isolation. Call 0115 978 5095.
Emmanuel House - The Emmanuel House Support Centre has reopened its doors and is beginning a phased re-opening of its services. The services are being offered by appointment only and are only available for people who are homeless, rough sleeping, or in crisis and at risk of homelessness. The centre will be open between 9.30am and 12.45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Services that will not be provided at this time include a laundry service, meals or hot drinks. However, clothing, showers, care of address and support/casework will be being offered. If you would like to refer someone to the service, please phone in advance on 0115 950 7140. For more information on the services available, please email admin@emmanuelhouse.org.uk
Enable - The Voluntary and Community Sector Learning and Skills Consortium serving the East Midlands is still available via direct email. If people do not have the email of the person they need to contact they can make contact through the website and social media or email enableenquiries@enable.uk.net. Tutors are still supporting learners through google classrooms, Skype and other distance learning means. Get in touch if you are interested in courses or support.
Equation - Is compiling key sector information about available local services for workers who are supporting survivors of domestic abuse. All the information is available on their dedicated web page.
Family Lives - Is continuing to support families. Any family within Nottingham City with at least one Primary School aged child within the family is eligible for support. Family Lives is able to connect with service users for free by phone or video link to provide a friendly listening ear for parents, discuss behavioural issues they may be experiencing with children, and talk through ideas for fun activities they can do as a family while isolated. Referrals for the Energise Families project in Nottingham are still being taken. Contact 07715 375342.
Fearless Youth Association (FYA) - In partnership with other organisations (including Mojatu Foundation, as below), a food parcel delivery service has been set up for those self isolating or unable to leave the house. Register if you need help, or if you can volunteer to help. Developing Young People Through Safe Space courses have moved online, email info@fyaonline.com to register. Click here to take part in research about the impact of COVID-19 on BAME communities.
GamCare - Has switched to remote working and is running most activities as normal, with some minor adjustments. An update on GamCare's response to COVID-19 can be found on their dedicated web page.
Go Vision Project in partnership with Hyson Green Youth Club - Are running a Friday Dinner project for The Meadows, Radford, Lenton, Arboretum and Hyson Green areas of Nottingham. Collection or free meals delivery available from 4pm. £2 donation per meal or free for those on a low income. All meals are healthy and balanced and include desserts. Project will continue to run subject to funding from Castle Cavendish. Volunteer qualified chefs are required as well as general volunteers to help with deliveries etc. To order a meal online, view the menu or make a volunteering enquiry, click here.
Harmless - Is continuing to offer support face-to-face and remotely to anyone with suicidal thoughts, email crisis@tomorrowproject.org.uk or leave a voice message on 0115 880 0282, the team will aim to respond within one working day. On Friday (27 March) the charity set up a food bank within East Leake. For more information, email admin@harmless.org.uk.
Home-Start Nottingham - Is accepting referrals and providing telephone support to families with children under five. It is hoped that home visits will be back up and running again soon. In the interim, if you need support, call 0115 962 4262 or email info@home-startnottingham.org.uk
Hope Nottingham - Most of Hope Nottingham's food banks are now offering delivery only, regular updates regarding opening times are available on their Facebook page.
Improving Lives - Now operating a service using mostly social media and phone rather than face-to-face contact. For those receiving one-to-one support - phone or video support will continue to be provided. Assessments for new referrals will also be conducted over the phone. Face-to-face support is available for urgent appointments only. All social groups are cancelled until further notice however, the organisation is exploring ways to offer an element of group support by phone or video conference and will keep group attendees updated.
Insight Healthcare - Free NHS talking therapies. They have COVID-19 safety measures in place and are open and ready to help. If you are aged 18+ and living in Nottinghamshire / Derbyshire, you can refer yourself to the service through the website.
International Development Foundation - Is working together with community partners to provide a support service for vulnerable people of African descent. Services include wellbeing telephone support, distribution of essential items, collecting prescriptions and providing hot meals. Volunteers are also needed. Call 07459 678653 or email info@interdevfoundation.org.
Jericho Road Project - Is now offering telephone support only. For further information, emotional support, or referrals to other initiatives in the city, call or text 07585 354016 Tuesdays to Fridays between 9am and 4pm. Please check their Facebook page for updates on provision of practical support. Outside agencies or supporters are to email admin@jerichoroad.org.uk or call 07585 354016.
Juno Women's Aid (formerly WAIS) - The 24 hour freephone helpline 0808 800 0340 is still operational but with limited capacity, resulting in longer than usual wait times. Alternatively, email helpline@junowomensaid.org.uk. Professionals are now being asked to email their issues or questions to the helpline email address to free the phone line capacity for women in their time of need.
Marie Curie Bereavement Support Service - Marie Curie offers a free bereavement support service. Anyone who is grieving can access up to six telephone sessions with a matched volunteer by calling 0800 090 2309. Further details, as well as online information and support, is available here.
Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis Service - Remains open to receive referrals and to provide telephone support to the most vulnerable members of the community affected by cancer. Access the referral form here or email referrals@selfhelp.org.uk if you have a question. For more information about volunteering for Macmillan Beyond Diagnosis, email volunteering@selfhelp.org.uk or call Rose on 07958 297918.
Marcus Garvey Action Group and partners - Are offering an African Caribbean meal service to the elderly and vulnerable every Sunday. Email acnacentre@gmail.com or call 07598 947966 / 07871 730197 if you would like to register for a meal or to volunteer. You can also complete an online registration form here to apply for a meal. Meals cost £2 - £3.50.
Meadows Advice Group - Part of the Nottingham Advice consortium. Able to offer free advice on a range of issues, including debt, welfare, benefits and housing, over the phone and via email. At this unprecedented time they are reaching out to all residents who live within the Nottingham City boundary (i.e. you pay your council tax to Nottingham City Council). Email Digna Patel on digna.patel@btconnect.com or call Meadows Advice Group on 0115 986 0197. If you do leave a voicemail, please make sure that it is clear with your name and number and someone will get back to you.
Mind Nottinghamshire - Nottinghamshire Mind's Crisis Cafe is now offering telephone support only. If you are in crisis and need to talk, the team is available every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, between 5pm-9pm. Call any of these numbers, 07951 072 242, 07951 362 120, 07379 796 762.
Mojatu Foundation - Fearless Youth Association (FYA), GAIN Diaspora, Inspired Succeed, Lets Shine & Give a Smile and Mojatu Foundation have come together to support communities, especially Africans, Caribbean, Refugees and those from the new and emerging groups in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire area. All community members who feel isolated, or in need of extra support with accessing food, housing, clothes or emergency items are encouraged to get in touch. Mojatu's training programmes have now been moved online, which means they are still able to offer hospitability, social work and other classes online, for free. Register online if you need help, or if you can volunteer to help. Or contact Joan on joan@mojatu.com. Calls can be made to 0115 784 6667 or by Text or WhatsApp to 07496 982391.
My Sight Notts - Is pleased to announce the reopening of its IT and Equipment Service for visually impaired people from Tuesday 4 August. At present, the service will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the centre on Heathcoat Street and will be offered strictly by appointment only. Online and telephone support will continue, including the charity's popular telephone befriending service. To book an appointment or make a referral, email info@mysightnotts.co.uk or phone 0115 970 6806.
The National Careers Service - Due to COVID-19, the National Career Service are finding new ways to support those with employability needs. Available to anyone in the East Midlands aged 18 and over who are furloughed, at risk of redundancy, employed or unemployed, the service includes CV construction, interview techniques, help with completing a job application and free online courses in many subjects. To book an appointment and find out more about the service, contact Rukhsana Aziz Engagement/Progression Officer on 07918905998 or e-mail rukhsana.aziz@futuresforyou.com Appointments will be delivered via the telephone, Skype or MS Teams.
New Generation Community Hub - The Harvester Food Bank is providing food parcels for collection, every Wednesday between 12 noon to 3pm, or delivery throughout the week, on request. Collections can be made by visiting the hub, between the times specified, at New Generation Community Hub, NTA New Generation Church, David Lane, Basford, Nottingham NG6 0JU. If you would like to make a donation or need a food parcel please contact ngcommunityhub@gmail.com.
Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum - Are running all services remotely at this time. They are in the process of preparing food parcels and money drop offs to support their most destitute clients who have no resources to public funds. They continue to offer their General Advice Service but only as a phone-based service on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, between 10am and 3pm, call 0115 960 1230. Interpreters are available. During the closure of the forum, they have also set up an ESOL WhatsApp group where they are helping members develop their language skills through reading and various other activities.
Nottingham Arimathea Trust - Team is still operational and offering a remote service to its vulnerable residents. Face-to-face contact has ceased with the exception of emergency support and food delivery. If you need to reach the team by phone, please call Caron, CEO, on 07572 548 171 or Kinsi, Deputy CEO, on 07735 004 218.
Nottingham Arthritis Action Group – Meetings have been cancelled. Their website has chair based exercises developed with the aim of helping those with hip, knee or spinal Osteoarthritis to be more mobile and active, and directories for exercise and activity and mental health.
Nottingham Energy Partnership - As well continuing to offer benefits checks, energy comparisons and tariff switching, they are providing support with broken or faulty heating and making referrals to other health and wellbeing services, as well as food and prescription distribution and emergency food vouchers. Call 0115 985 3000.
Nottingham Law Centre - Still offering benefit, housing and debt advice over the telephone. The EU Settlement Scheme project is still operating remotely, providing help with making an application over the phone/using video technology and reassuring people that they will have plenty of time to apply when lockdown restrictions are lifted. Immigration advisers can also advise caseworkers about immigration-related benefits matters. Please call 07342 116424 in the first instance or email enquiries@nottinghamlawcentre.org.uk.
Nottingham Macmillan Information & Support Service - The helpline is available for those feeling anxious or lonely. Call 0115 840 2650 / 0115 970 9933 for emotional support or just to chat.
Nottingham Muslim Women's Network - Currently operating an advocacy and signposting service Mondays to Thursdays between 9am and 3pm. Call 07826 464722, email enquiries@nmwn.co.uk, or check Facebook or Twitter for updates.
Nottingham Women's Centre - Have closed the building and are changing the way they are supporting and working with women in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. If you need support or advice around benefits or access to a food parcel or are facing some other financial crisis, please call this temporary number: 07930 825030 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday. Your call will be taken by the Centre's Senior Administrator and passed on to the most relevant caseworker. They aim to respond within 24 hours.
Nottinghamshire Hospice - Has launched a helpline for emergency grief support. Call 0800 111 4451 (Open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week), or email griefline@nottshospice.org. People can be signposted to organisations able to provide support for those experiencing sudden, intense sorrow or sadness due to the death of someone they care for. The Griefline can also help with practical issues such as taking prescriptions to chemists, picking up medications and delivering food parcels.
Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services (Notts SVSS) - Are continuing to support survivors of sexual violence, aged 13 and above in Nottingham/Nottinghamshire, throughout the pandemic, whether the abuse is current, recent or historical. Their helpline is open as normal and they are taking referrals into all services as usual. Call on 0115 941 0440 Mondays and Tuesdays 4pm-7:30pm and Thursdays to Saturdays 10am-1pm. Visit the website for useful information and downloadable resources.
Nottinghamshire Victim CARE - Is continuing to support victims of crime (including scams and fraud, hate incidents and anti-social behaviour) via the free to call contact line 0800 304 7575, which is operating Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Has a team of victim caseworkers and restorative justice practitioners continuing to provide telephone support to victims and witnesses of crime. Is providing regular updates via their social media channels and website. Are currently unable to use postal services so can only be contacted via email, phone or text message. Has cancelled all community events and home/community visits.
Nottinghamshire YMCA - Continues to deliver life-saving frontline support services and accommodation for formerly homeless residents living at the charity's supported housing in Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop and Goole. They warmly welcome donations of toiletries and food items (especially non-perishable/long shelf-life goods) to help protect their community's most vulnerable members during the coronavirus pandemic. Also looking for volunteers to help deliver donated food to their residents on a weekly basis. Donations can be dropped off at your local YMCA reception, or see here for contact details.
Notts County Football in the Community - Continues to develop innovative resources and offer online support and guidance, ensuring that there is something for everyone to engage with to try and keep a happy, healthy community. Services include mental health support and information, exercise classes, free activities and home-schooling content. Existing programmes such as CARE, education, National Citizens Service and FIT Fans are still operating on digital platforms.
Notts LGBT+ Network - Anyone wanting to talk or needing information, can text or leave a voicemail on 07481 344040, leave a voicemail on 0115 934 8485 or email info@nottslgbt.com.
NSPCC Nottingham - Are broadening their support services for children of all ages, providing virtual intervention sessions with children and/or parents and carers, group sessions for children at school and consultations for professionals. If you have a child or family that would benefit from support please send a referral form to Nottingham@nspcc.org.uk, completing only the first page, or call 0115 960 5481.
POhWER - Information, advice or community advocacy and support can be accessed through the emPOhWER Facebook page, as can membership to a support group for people affected by mental health and/or isolation. Free and confidential support is offered through voice calling, video calling, email or by phone. Other resources on Facebook include self-help tools, videos, podcasts and live virtual drop-in sessions.
The Pythian Club - The youth development charity is providing a food, shopping and prescription collection and delivery service. Also offering telephone welfare checks and online mentoring, plus sports and arts and crafts equipment available for loan. Contact Zara at zarahayes_thepythianclub@mail.com, Angie at angiethepythianclub@gmail.com or Ben on 07718 649771.
Radford Care Group - Dementia Information Programmes for carers have been suspended but specialist dementia facilitators can still be contacted, should carers have any questions or concerns. Call 0115 978 6133 or email info@radfordcaregroup.org.uk, any messages will be forwarded and a member of the team will be in touch.
RCCG Covenant Restoration Assembly Nottingham - Has set up The Matthew Project which provides free groceries every Saturday, between 11am and 1pm, at 75 Raleigh Street, Nottingham, NG7 4DL. Free counselling and prayers are also available. If you would like more information, email info@rccgcranottingham.org or call 0115 978 1720.
Relate Nottinghamshire - supported by the Lottery Awards for All, has been funded to deliver free 30-minute counselling sessions to anyone (aged over 18 and living in Nottinghamshire) who has been affected by COVID-19. The aim of the counselling is to help people understand and try to make sense of their current situation and find the best support available. To book a session, please email support@relate-nottingham.org.uk
Remar Nottingham - Has adapted their community kitchen (175 Radford Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham NG7 5EH) to provide food parcels to those in need Monday to Friday. Food parcels are also delivered to vulnerable people, including the elderly and those in isolation on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Food and cash donations are urgently required to continue this work and would be greatly appreciated. Check the Facebook page for updates. To donate, please contact Sandra at remar.nottingham@gmail.com or call 07760 554 951.
The Renewal Trust - Employment support has moved to a telephone and online service - call Ann Rose on 07867 562 295 for support and advice. St Ann's Allotments is open to tenants and co-workers only, but the Allotment Centre is closed. The DBS service is still available (on a strict basis) for those that need it, please call 0115 911 2226 for advice. Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre and Cherry Lodge are closed and sessions are cancelled until further notice. You can keep active through ideas on the Sports Centre Facebook page. Renewal Trust Business Centres are remaining open to support other vital service providers. Staff are all available, so stay in touch by phone, email, or through Facebook and Twitter.
Royal British Legion - The Nottingham Contact Centre is closed to the public but remains fully operational, so if you or someone you know in the armed forces community needs support, please continue to contact 0808 802 8080 (8am to 8pm, seven days a week). You can also email info@britishlegion.org.uk.
Services for Empowerment and Advocacy (SEA) - Phone lines are operating as normal. Call 0115 845 6493 or Freephone 0800 0197828 for advice or support. The Advocacy service to Framework and Opportunity Nottingham service users is taking place remotely. SEA has moved offices and will be located at 21-23 Pelham Road, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 1AP (Carers Federation building) in future. However, due to COVID-19, the office is closed and all staff continue to work from home.
SFiCE Foundation - Has further developed its existing projects to include new pandemic projects, this includes Asian language support which is now available on the SFiCE support line. The charity offers a free, confidential listening service for speakers of English, Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic and Urdu. Anyone feeling isolated, lonely or simply wanting to reach out to the organisation can contact the service. Call or text 07941 378 265 and a support line worker will return your call as soon as possible. The charity is running free ESOL classes online, so people can learn English language skills with a dedicated teacher via Facebook. The classes take place live on Facebook and all abilities are welcome. To find out more and get involved text or call Hannah on 07941 378 265 or email hannah@sfice.org
St Anns & Sneinton Food Store - Providing regular food deliveries to vulnerable people across Nottingham, including deliveries to businesses such as Nottingham City Hospital and residential care homes.
Support for Survivors (S4S) - A charity supporting male and female victims & survivors of non-recent childhood abuse, to include trafficking and sexual exploitation, are now operating a service using phone and face-to-face contact via media platforms, including one-to-one support - phone or video support provided. New referrals and assessments will also be conducted over the phone or face-to-face by video. Support is available for urgent appointments only. All social groups are cancelled until further notice. S4S charity volunteers have been supportive with the delivery of any outside provisions and requirements to their victims & survivors who are in isolation. Please contact the office on 0115 962 2722. Marilyn can be contacted on 07541 155288 or marilynlanes4s@gmail.com. David can be contacted on 07964 297443 or davidnrobinson@s4s@gmail.com.
Sustrans Access - Currently not able to deliver face-to-face services but are still able to support Nottingham job seekers and new starters by offering them a personalised travel plan. This is especially relevant for those who may be affected by the current change in public transport services, to fill out the contact form, click here.
Sycamore Social Dining - In the current climate they are unable to run their Social Dining services but have introduced delivery of cooked meals to the elderly, in partnership with Nottingham City Homes. Meals are delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. New customers are being accepted, and can order meals through the website. The cost of a delivered two course meal was £4, payable in advance. With the help of further funding, this has been reduced to £3, plus a 50p delivery charge per person per day (where applicable). Multiple meal options are available at futher discounted rates.
Transform Training - A registered charity that promotes and delivers emotional education is providing free online 'Transform Your Wellbeing' workshops for groups of children, teenagers and young adults during lockdown. If you know any groups of young people who may benefit from this, go to the Facebook page or Instagram page. Alternatively, sessions for individuals can be arranged by contacting Charmaine on 07383 549913 or charmaine.m@transformtraining.org.uk.
Veggies Catering Campaign - Have converted the Sumac Centre in Forest Fields into a hub for the distribution of vegan foods among the local community. Food is available for collection, and deliveries are made to within a one mile radius. For more information on collection and delivery days and food available, visit their Facebook page which is regularly updated.
The Vine Community Centre - Food parcels are being delivered across Nottingham city by the centre, staff are also providing telephone support to help people register with the NHS App and set up their repeat prescriptions online. Call Charmaine Binns on 07783 027 634 or email charmaine@thevine.org.uk
The Wolfpack Project - Works to reduce loneliness for young adults across Nottingham through a series of one-to-one and group Buddy Schemes. They are currently offering Wellbeing Wolf-Packs to young adults across the city. The packs promote positive mental health and include healthy snacks/drinks, puzzles, small books on mindfulness, self-care products and information on how to access befriending support. Please fill in this form if you, or anyone you know would benefit from receiving a pack.


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Blog Kiosk: 3/5/2020 - Dodgers Links & News - Some Odds and Ends
Clayton Kershaw looked pretty good his second time out this Spring. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:
Kershaw struck out four in three scoreless innings, allowing two hits and no walks.
"There were things I did better in the first game, but I landed my curveballs for strikes better than the first game, which was good," he said. "A little better command than the last game. Backed up some sliders that they hit hard to shortstop, but overall a good step."
Unfortunately, his outing was overlooked a bit because of a Dodger-Giant rivalry that continues unabated.
As Kershaw was walking from the mound to the dugout after the third out, Giants third-base coach Ron Wotus passed by en route to his first-base dugout and said something that set off Kershaw.
"He was upset that I hit him and that's fine, it's part of the game and he's allowed to be upset. I didn't say anything," said Kershaw, who said he was hoping Turner had avoided a repeat of two years ago.
This Day in Dodgers History: In 1945 the Dodgers, facing war-time travel restrictions, open spring training at Bear Mountain in upstate New York. In 1958 Duke Snider, Johnny Podres, and Don Zimmer are involved in an car accident in Vero Beach while trying to beat a 12:30 am curfew. With Snider driving, they veered off the road into a ditch. They fortunately suffer only minor injuries. BTW, this was the third car accident a Dodger player had suffered over the past two months. First, Roy Campanella was paralyzed then Jim Gilliam was struck by a trailer truck. In 1958 the Dodgers signed 21-year old free agent outfielder Frank "Hondo" Howard. He would play seven years in Dodger Blue -- slashing .269/.326/.495/.822 with 123 homers and 382 runs driven in. In 1966 the players elect Marvin Miller, assistant to the president of the United Steelworkers, as Executive Director of the Major League Players Association.
Happy Birthday, Bernie Hungling, Lu Blue, Elmer Valo, Chad Fonville, Paul Konerko & Mike MacDougal!
Notes from the Dodgers in Arizona: Former Dodgers Eric Karros and Cesar Izturis arrived at Camelback Ranch this afternoon and will be assisting the coaching staff during workouts this week. Karros spent 12 seasons with the Dodgers and still holds the team record for most home runs (270) in Los Angeles history. Izturis played with Los Angeles from 2002-05, earning a Gold Glove at shortstop in 2004 and recorded a career .981 fielding percentage in 13 Major League seasons.
Audio: Kourtney Turner and Justin Turner join the Petros and Money show to talk about the LA Marathon that is coming up this Saturday, March 8th. (Audio Link)
Via Eric Stephen at True Blue LA -- "Dodgers set to pay competitive balance tax in 2020: How Mookie Betts & David Price affect the Dodgers' payroll."
As you may know, Cody Bellinger has taken a few days off due to back discomfort. Fortunately, it appears he A-OK. Via a tweet from Bill Plunkett:
#Dodgers Cody Bellinger said he just had a non-TopGolf related knot in his back Monday and he's 100 percent fine now. "You guys can use that 💯 emoji," he said.
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) March 4, 2020
Chris Taylor, on the other hand, is ailing. Via a tweet from Ken Gurnick:
Chris Taylor said he had a setback in his recovery from a sore right forearm and won't play again until it's 100 percent.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) March 4, 2020
Via Mike DiGiovanna at The LA Times -- "Zach Reks' journey to Dodgers camp full of stops, starts and one amazing jump." This is one of the weirdest story I've ever read.
One day in the summer of 2015, Reks was riding through campus on the back of a moped scooter driven by Bo Wilson, a friend and former teammate who also transferred to Kentucky from Air Force.
As the scooter came to a stop, "I jumped off and did like a 180-degree hop," Reks said. "I was shirtless.
Eckstein did a double-take. It was not because of Reks' wardrobe choice.
"He was on the back, and the way he jumped off the scooter, I was like, 'My God, that's the most athletic thing I've ever seen,' " said Eckstein, now the hitting coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
"It was so athletic the way he moved. It sounds weird, but that's what really caught my eye. So I went up to him and said, 'Hey, have you ever played baseball?' And he said, 'Well, yeah.' "
Matthew Brownstein at Metsmerized Online shares an exclusive interview -- "MMO Exclusive: Former First Baseman, James Loney."
MMO: One of your most memorable moments in a Dodgers uniform was your grand slam in Game One of the 2008 NLDS vs. the Cubs on the road. Can you talk a bit about that at-bat against Ryan Dempster in the fifth?
Loney: We had bases loaded and Dempster threw me a split-finger in the dirt and I swung at. He threw another split-finger in the dirt and I swung at it. Then he threw me a high fastball just out of the zone that I didn't swing at. Then I was like, I know he's going to throw another split-finger here, I just knew it after he already threw me two that I swung at. Sure enough, he threw another one but he didn't bounce this one (laughs). He left it right there for me to hit so that's how that at-bat went down.
Via Duane Cross at MiLB.com -- "Robinson has bat, will travel -- a lot." Here's a fantastic story about former Dodger prospect and Baseball-lifer Trayvon Robinson.
"I was still reaching out to teams and the only thing I was getting is, I was too old," Robinson said. "Well, that's how life works. Eventually, people get old, you know. But I didn't let that stop me.
"I started reflecting on what I've actually learned. For me to get back into the game, going through those bumps in the road, I knew I could play."
"I just want to ... you keep fighting until they take the jersey off your back. Simple as that."
He is fast, via a tweet from the Dodgers:
99 mph @BrusdarGraterol's throwin' heat. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/11DPw4BtH9
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 5, 2020
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Wrap-Ups
Wrap-Up: Boys' golf falls to Malibu Sharks 498-437
Bryn Treloar-Ballard
The boys' golf team took second place in an away match against Malibu High School on Thursday, April 14. According to Coach Mark Wipf, they shot an overall score of 498, losing to Malibu's score of 437.
Team captain, sophomore Sean Ward, credits the loss to "difficult" conditions on the course.
"The match was difficult due to high winds so scores [were] slightly higher than they would be on an average day," Ward said, "but it was a good match and the team played very well in the conditions."
To prepare for the match, according to Ward, the team didn't do any special training because the "individual" nature of the game means players can focus on personal improvement, rather than how they perform in relation to their competitors.
"We focused on improving our own game rather than worrying about what a competitor is doing," Ward said. "One of the things I've been working on this season is tempo of my swing, making sure I have an easy, smooth swing rather than an aggressive and powerful swing."
Ward hopes for the team to continue putting in "the dedication and devotion they have for the game."
"My main [goal] for the remainder of the season is to hold this second place position [in league play] from Fillmore," he said. "Second [place] would be an impressive finish for this season and provide the team with the drive to [possibly] beat Malibu in future seasons."
The Dragons will play their final home match on Tuesday against Nordhoff High School at Olivas Links Golf Course.
Boys' golf snags second in Tri-Valley league finals
Recap: Boys' golf takes second place in match against Buena, Ventura, St. Bonaventure
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Wrap-Up: Boys' golf swings in another win


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This study focuses on exploiting the dynamic social multimedia behaviors to infer the stable demographic attributes. Existing demographic attribute inference studies are devoted to developing advanced features/models or exploiting external information and knowledge. The conflicts between dynamicity of behaviors and the steadiness of demographic attributes are largely ignored. To address this issue, we introduce a cross-OSN approach to discover the shared stable patterns from users' social multimedia behaviors on multiple Online Social Networks (OSNs). The basic assumption for the proposed approach is that, the same user's cross-OSN behaviors are the reflection of his/her demographic attributes in different scenarios. Based on this, a coupled projection matrix extraction method is proposed for solution, where the cross-OSN behaviors are collectively projected onto the same space for demographic attribute inference. Experimental evaluation is conducted on a self-collected Google+ and Twitter dataset consisting of four types of demographic attributes as gender, age, relationship and occupation. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of cross-OSN based demographic attribute inference.
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Two are better than one, Koheles style.
Two are better than one, who share the reward of their labor. For if they fall, each can raise his chaver/friend; but if one falls, no second can raise him.
If two people are falling, how can being togther help? Now you have twice the clumsiness to deal with! But look more closely at the choice of word that we translate as "friend" -- chaver. The root of this word denotes a connection that permits flow or sharing between the two connected entities. The end is also curious, if one falls, why can't any other second raise him?
The rasha asks, "What is this service to you?"; "to you" and not "to him".
The ba'al hagada continues by telling us that by removing himself from the community, he has denied the fundmental principle. At first glance that seems a bit extreme. Ok, he is not interested in participating; or at least he wants to know what he gets out of it before particiating -- but "kafar ba'ikar" (denies the fundamental principle)?!?
Thought for the Day: Dayeinu -- It Would Have Been Enough for Us.
One of the highlights of the seder is "dayeinu"; one amazing chesed after another, each followed by the declaration, "Dayeinu!". However, at least one line begs explanation: "If You had split the sea for us, but not brought us through on dry land; Dayeinu!" How could it possibly have been enough to split the sea and then let it come crashing down on us? If the purpose was to get us out of Mitzrayim and into Eretz Yisrael, this would be a counter-productive move; to say the least. Moreover, the very next paragraph goes through the same list; this time without the dayeinus. So this back to back recitation can't just be announce that we are thankful for each and every chesed.
Thank you, the living and enduring King. Who has, in His great mercy, returned my soul to me. You have a lot of faith in me.
That is how a Jew start his waking hours. Making a declaration that waking up was a gift and we have gratitude for another day of life. But that is not the end of the declaration; we also acknowledge that we have things to do, and G-d has faith in us.
It has been nearly a week. The surreality (is that a word?) of being is stating to wear off. I am very glad I started this writing. I couldn't write for a day or so after my mother's passing. The next day my wife encouraged (so to speak) me to stay home. I spent a lot of time writing that day. As I felt the tears well up, my natural reaction was to stifle it; but I forced myself to let the tears and weeping come. When I talked to others -- on the phone or in person -- I was able (with effort) to maintain myself. Alone I could let the feelings come, and the writing seemed to open doors. I am not cried out... but I think I can now allow myself that luxury when I need it.
Please no more, "well, the main thing is to make her comfortable".
This post is very politically incorrect; you have been warned. I really didn't want to hear one more time, "the main thing is to keep her comfortable". Comfort in this world is *not* the main thing; it is not even a goal. Comfort is sometimes a means to a desired goal, but sometimes being uncomfortable is the appropriate means. In fact, sometimes the discomfort itself *is* the only way to get where you want to go. When is that? When you want to grow, become better, stronger, more than you were before. That effort can never be anything but uncomfortable.
My sister grabbed my mother's lifeless body. I told her it was time to go. She wouldn't let go; "If I let go, it's going to be real!" I had told her earlier that the body nourishes the soul in this world like the placenta nourishes the baby in the womb. "It's a placenta... Mom let it go, now you need to." She reluctantly let go. "But she is still warm!" "We need to go." "But..."
You may want to skip this; it is intentionally graphic. I am writing this because I think it would have helped me when we were going through that last few days and hours of my mother's life to have known what others had experienced and what to expect.
Faith and a sense of humor, that is what you need to make it in this world -- R' Henoch Leibowitz, shlita.
from "Believe", by Brooks and Dunn. And that was followed by, "send me an angel and show me the way".
Whew... some times that sense of humor is a bit sharp.
King David chose to end his opus to the gamut of human emotion, the Book of Psalms, by declaring, "Every living thing shall praise G-d; Praise G-d!" King David chose to use the unusual word "neshama" to mean "living thing"; and our Rabbis of Blessed Memory tell us that King David's intent in using this word was to also express the message "with every breath (n'shima) I will praise G-d".
I am sitting in front of my mother. The skin on her face drawn and sunken. To be honest I have never seen live person look like this. Hospice tells us that she has hours, not days. The little blue pamphlet they gave us told us her breathing would become more irregular as time goes on. I hold my breath every time Mom hesitates... then I breathe when she does; and I thank G-d for that breath (mine and hers).
I really thought I could wait till Sunday. I talked to Mom on the phone on Thursday... she was a little confused, but lucid. Our very close friend had lost her father the day before. She pushed me... offered all of her airline miles to me... just go. My wife was scheduled for a procedure on Friday... Shabbos away from home is never fun. In the end I was convinced... American has a compassion fare... new problem: no compassion seats for a return trip... ok, come back later, fly back overnight. My wife and kids ran around getting my packed, buying food for me, making arrangements.
I arrived Friday morning and was met by my brother, his wife, and my Dad. We spent a couple of hours visiting and letting my brother get a little work done at his Reno store. One the way to see Mom, I got a quite unexpected phone call. "Mr. Allen? This is ....; I want to ask your daughter to marry me and I would like your blessing."
When a person (אָדָם) shall bring an offering.
Siyum on Masechta Shabbos -- 11 years in the making!
On Rosh Chodesh Nissan 5766, my chavrusa (really much more of a rebbi than a chavrusa) and I were zoche to be m'sayim masechta shabbos; a schedule we half jokingly call our "daf chodshi" (one page a month). The specific date was chosen because it is also R' Mannes's father's yahrtzeit, but the fact is we really did finish at that time. Hosting a siyum two weeks before Pesach is not easy; but my family has always celebrated siyumim together and we all worked hard to get everything together.
A year ago or so, someone commented to me, "11 years? wow... you have a lot of patience". But that is a mistake. For, (as pointed out to me by R' Mannes) in the hadran we say, "our minds are on you, and your mind is on us." The masechate is a living entity with which we have an eternal relationship. Eleven years is not a long time to spend developing that relationship.
The celebration of the completion of a major tractate of the Talmud -- 11 years in the making.The death of a dear friend's father, preparing his body for burial, and laying him to rest.My mother slipping away from this world; and traveling to spend her last few days together with her and my brother and sister.The engagement of my oldest daughter to a wonderful young man whom we welcome into our family with open arms.The conflicting emotions have left me literally stunned... not knowing which way to turn or how to feel.


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Breakthrough in the Global Battle Against Polio: AJ Vaccines Granted WHO Prequalification for New Polio Vaccine
Despite ongoing concerted efforts to eradicate polio, it appears to be on the rise again with more cases registered in 2019 than 2018. Looking ahead, AJ Vaccines' dose sparing technology provides a significant opportunity to expand supply, with the potential to deliver up to 100 million doses over the five-year period 2020-2024 to help meet the currently unmet global demand for inactivated polio vaccines.
Jesper Helmuth Larsen, CEO of AJ Vaccines (Photo: Business Wire)
A milestone achievement
The development of the first stand-alone dose sparing polio vaccine is a milestone for the significant investment and innovation in the Danish based vaccine production. "The WHO prequalification is an acknowledgement of our continued investment which enables AJ Vaccines to serve the growing demand for effective polio vaccines and we hereby open a new chapter in the company's continued journey to serve the Danish population and a growing number of people globally", says Mr. Abdulaziz Hamad Aljomaih, founding principal investor in AJ Vaccines.
A tribute to dedicated employees
The achievement of the WHO prequalification is a tribute to the employees for their dedication and contribution to a comprehensive review of production process and quality control procedures, independent laboratory testing, assessment of files and a site audit of manufacturing facilities carried out jointly between the WHO and Danish Medicines Agency in 2019. "The prequalification is a recognition of our dedicated employees' competencies and embodies the essence of our company's vision, striving for a world free of serious diseases across generations", says Dr. Tabassum Khan, Chairman of AJ Vaccines.
Significant investments
The Picovax® development project was supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. "Since our take over in 2017, we have invested significantly in the strategic expansion of our production facilities and recruitment of 200 new employees to secure AJ Vaccines' position as a significant player in the vaccine market, contributing to the important strategic global goal for the eradication of polio", says Jesper Helmuth Larsen, CEO of AJ Vaccines.
The new vaccine will play a key role in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)
The new Inactivated Polio Vaccine, Picovax®, is indicated for active immunization against poliomyelitis by primary vaccination of infants from the age of six weeks, and for revaccination of infants, children and adolescents. The dose sparing IPV is shown to provide protection comparable to that provided by other inactivated polio vaccines currently available. "The dose sparing technology secures a much-needed increase in supply, helping to meet the increasing demand for inactivated polio vaccines to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative", concludes Jérôme Cabannes, COO AJ Vaccines.


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Here's a fascinating twist on the "Kevin Bacon Video Game" for you: what is the link between NYC fashion as well as the reign of the 16th-Century Russian Czar understood to history as Ivan The Awful?
You might never have actually come across Roman Petrovich Tyrtov, however if you appreciate old motion picture musicals from the 30s or are an enthusiast of early Broadway theatre, you understand him by his initials, "R.T." - or as it was articulated in French, "Erte.".
Czar Ivan IV (that was possibly no more or much less "horrible" than any one of his contemporaries) was noteworthy for changing Russia from a small middle ages kingdom right into a vast, multi-ethnic realm; Erte's earliest recognized forefathers belonged to this leader's court and inner circle. Erte's dad, Pyotr Ivanovich, was a Russian Fleet admiral and also headed the Russian Ministry of the Navy under Czar Nikolai Romanov just before the Russo-Japanese War.
It was into this impressive family members that a child who would certainly mature to define NYC fashion during the Art Deco duration was born in St. Petersburg on 23 November 1892.
As you could visualize, Erte's dad had various other aspirations for him than that of a designer. Nonetheless, the young man called Roman had no need to pursue a marine occupation, and left house at the age of 18 to go to Paris and also come to be a designer of great females's clothing. Nevertheless, sensitive to his father's satisfaction and also his household's army custom, he began passing his initials in order to spare the Tyrtov family members any humiliation.
Erte's impact on New York City style was quickly to be felt; in 1915, just twenty-three years of ages, he was hired by the initial American fashion publication, Harper's Marketplace - a magazine which still reports anything as well as everything you would like to know about New York City fashion.
Although first hired by Hollywood, prominent New york city manufacturers Florenz Ziefield and also George White soon remembered of Erte's styles. Erte was the developer of the lush, Art-Deco themed costumes that decorated Ziegfield's women in his Follies of 1923 as well as George White's Rumors.
Sadly, Erte's payment to New York City style throughout his 97-year life expectancy is largely neglected today; in fact, the biggest collection of Erte's job is to be found not in New York, yet in Tokyo. Nevertheless, Erte's sleek styles remain to influence the world of NYC fashion well into the 21st century. As well as for modern-day ladies who feel forced to measure up to a business definition of elegance in a commercialized world, below is some recommendations from the master himself: "A clever woman who is virtually totally plain can achieve the reputation of an appeal just by introducing to everyone she meets that she is one.".
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What does the return of pro sports in Texas mean for Dallas-area teams?
Gov. Greg Abbott says pro sports in Texas can return without fans on May 31
5:01 PM on May 18, 2020 CDT
Between Korean baseball, German soccer, NASCAR, charity golf and more, professional sports have slowly started to come back online around the world this month.
Texas' turn is right around the corner.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced that on May 31, professional sports in Texas can resume without fans. Abbott also said youth sports and overnight camps can resume on the same date.
Abbott's announcement about pro sports in Texas, which already had set dates in June for IndyCar's Genesys 300 (June 6 at Texas Motor Speedway) and the PGA Tour's Charles Schwab Challenge (June 11-14 at Colonial Country Club), comes the same day New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and California Gov. Gavin Newsom said pro sports could soon resume in their respective states, too.
Cuomo said he's asked New York teams in major sports to start planning for a resumption of their seasons without fans, while Newsom said "that first week or so of June" could be when pro sports return in California, also without fans.
"Hockey, basketball, baseball, football -- whoever can reopen -- we're a ready, willing and able partner," Cuomo told reports during his daily news conference. "I think this is in the best interest of all the people and the best interest of the state of New York."
Related: What you need to know about coronavirus
Minimum standard health protocols in Texas state the following regarding the possible return of pro sports by May 31:
"The professional sporting events may not have spectators physically present on the premises. Each league must submit, along with a request for approval in the manner prescribed by the Department of State Health Services, a plan that incorporates applicable minimum standard health protocols recommended by the Department of State Health Services and such additional measures as are needed to ensure a safe plan for conducting the events."
Here's where things currently stand among various professional sports leagues.
NFL: Preseason and regular season schedules have been released. The Cowboys are scheduled to open the preseason with the Hall of Fame Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 6. Some team facilities can open this week, but coaches and players are not yet permitted to return. Offseason programs continue to be conducted virtually. The status of training camp has yet to be determined.
NBA: Owners and players continue to discuss options for resuming the season, which was postponed indefinitely on March 11. Some team facilities can open to limited support staff and players. The Mavericks have not yet announced when they will open their practice facility.
MLB: According to the Associated Press, owners voted last Monday to send a proposal for restarting the season over to the union with the hope of going to late spring training in early June and starting the regular season around July 4. Now, players and owners have to try to agree on complex financial issues. The Rangers were originally scheduled to begin play March 26 at Seattle.
NHL: The regular season has been suspended since March 12 and the league has not yet allowed practice facilities to reopen for small group workouts. The NHL and NHLPA's reported Return to Play Committee has been hashing out protocols for what the return would look like.
MLS: The league on May 1 announced that players were allowed to use outdoor fields at team training facilities for individual workouts on a limited basis beginning May 6. FC Dallas players, along with staff and coaches, waited until May 11 to return to their facility. MLS is holding regular meetings with several stakeholders to determine a path toward returning to play, according to ESPN.
"FC Dallas will continue to follow guidance from Major League Soccer regarding a return to 2020 league play," the team said in a statement.
"Having recently returned to limited small group activity during Phase One of the State's reopening, FC Dallas is ready to progress to full team training for its youth teams with appropriate safeguards and protocols for the health and safety of all players, staff, coaches and parents."
WNBA: After holding an all-virtual draft in April, the league has been on hold. Training camps for teams have yet to begin. The Wings' season was originally scheduled to begin May 15.
Golf: Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff competed in the TaylorMade Driving relief exhibition on Sunday. The made-for-TV event raised more than $5 million for COVID-19 relief funds. Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady will compete against Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning in The Match: Champions for Charity event on May 24 at the Medalist Golf Club in Florida. The PGA Tour is scheduled to resume, without fans, with the Charles Schwab Challenge on June 11-14 at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth.
NASCAR: The Cup series returned with the Real Heroes 400, held Sunday without fans at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. NASCAR has scheduled 17 more events across the Cup, Xfinity and Trucks series through June. All events will be in southern states. No dates have been announced for the two Cup races at Texas Motor Speedway.
IndyCar: The series will resume with the Genesys 300 on June 6 at Texas Motor Speedway. Fans will not be permitted to attend. Practice, qualifying and the race will all take place on June 6.
Related: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says daycares can open immediately, bars can reopen Friday at 25%, summer school June 1
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New Jersey, the Garden State, is located on the East Coast of the U.S. between New York, Delaware and Pennsylvania. Although it is one of the smallest states, it's the second-wealthiest and the most densely populated state in America, making it a great place to start a business.
New Jersey's economy is boosted by several major industries including tourism, finance and investment, telecommunications, food processing, agriculture, printing, equipment manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and chemical production.
For most business owners, the fastest and easiest way to start a business in New Jersey is by creating a New Jersey LLC. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a type of business entity that's ideal for startups and small- to medium-sized businesses. You get the advantages and protections of larger New Jersey corporations but with much simpler rules and regulations.
We've got lots of useful information on starting a business in NJ. On this page you'll find the basic steps of how to form a New Jersey LLC, with more in-depth content throughout the rest of our guide.
You will need a distinctive and original name for your New Jersey LLC that's not used by any other business in NJ. To find out if another company is using your chosen business name, carry out a New Jersey business entity name search on the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services website.
There are a few rules you'll need to follow when choosing an LLC name. You can find out more in our guide to searching for and naming your New Jersey LLC.
Learn about New Jersey LLC business naming rules.
Every New Jersey LLC must have a designated street address. That could be your home address (if you're running the company from your residence), your company's office building or any physical address of your preference. The address can be outside the state of New Jersey, but it cannot be a P.O. Box.
Every NJ LLC must have a "Registered Agent" when it is formed. This is an official position; the Registered Agent is someone who receives official legal and tax correspondence and has responsibility for filing reports with the New Jersey Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services.
This position can be filled by you, another manager in the business or a dedicated Registered Agent service. Your NJ Registered Agent must have a physical street address in New Jersey and must be present to receive important documents for your company during business hours.
At Incfile, all of our packages include a New Jersey Registered Agent service that is free for the first year and just $119 per year afterward. We also have a dashboard where you can log in and easily view any document your Registered Agent has received on your behalf.
Learn more about New Jersey Registered Agents.
You will need an EIN to identify your business to the IRS. You use this number when filing and paying taxes or when submitting payroll information and payments for your employees. You can obtain one directly from the IRS, or we can get one for you as part of the New Jersey LLC business formation process.
Once you've gathered all the information together for your New Jersey LLC, you'll need to file a formal document with the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. This document is known as your "Business Registration Application," and filing the document creates your New Jersey LLC. This is a long and complex form that requires detailed information.
You can file your New Jersey LLC Business Registration Application online, mail in a form or have Incfile do it on your behalf. There is a fee to file and start an LLC in New Jersey. You only need to file your Business Registration Application once.
The NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services has plenty of additional information on forming and running a business in New Jersey.
A regular New Jersey LLC is suitable for most business needs, but you also have a few other options to incorporate a special type of LLC.
Some states allow certain occupations to form "Professional LLCs." These types of business typically have specialized requirements and licensing. New Jersey does not formally recognize professional LLCs, but groups of professionals may form regular LLCs.
If your business is already operating in another state and expanding to New Jersey, you'll need to form a foreign LLC.
How to search the New Jersey business registry of the NJ Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services and find the right name. Includes information on naming rules, fictitious names, reserving a New Jersey LLC name and more.
How to appoint a New Jersey Registered Agent to your new LLC or change to a different Registered Agent. Includes information on Registered Agent rules and searching for New Jersey Registered Agents.
How to understand the various fees you'll need to pay and the requirements you'll need to meet for both federal and New Jersey rules. Includes details of Employee Identification Numbers (EINs), New Jersey and federal business licenses, New Jersey annual reports and more.
How to understand the various taxes you will need to pay to the federal and New Jersey government. Includes details of federal taxes like income and self-employment and New Jersey taxes like sales tax and income tax.
What are the fees and requirements to form a business in New Jersey?
Due Date: Last day of anniversary month of organization.
*All new business entities in New Jersey are required to file Form NJ-REG to be registered for tax and employer purposes. Filing Form NJ-REG ensures that the business is registered under the correct tax identification number and that it will receive the proper returns and notices. The NJ-REG, must be filed within 60 days of filing the new business entity, there is no fee for this filing.


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