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The Nokomis East Food Distribution on Nov. 11, 2020, served the most people so far! We have two more scheduled for Nov. 25 and Dec. 16. NENA staff is now offering office drops-in for residents to access free food and supplies. All are welcome to enjoy this bounty!

1) Food Distribution Event Link
2) Volunteering Opportunities Link
3) NENA Office Drop-Ins (Must pre-arrange date/time). Contact Karla Arredondo-Payan, NENA's community organizer at karla.arredondo@nokomiseast.org or call/text 612-293-9683.

The food distribution project is funded with CARES Act funding from Hennepin County and donations from our community. NENA is monitoring the funding outlook for 2021. We hope to continue this critical service into the next year. To date, we have served over 1,400 people and distributed over 199,000 pounds of food!

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Nokomis Treasures!

'Nokomis Treasures' Community Scavenger and Medallion Hunt
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The Nokomis East Business Association (NEBA) is excited to announce our first ever Nokomis East Scavenger Hunt! This community event will run from Nov. 28 through Dec. 12 to kick-off the holiday season. Help us celebrate our vibrant neighborhood, local businesses, and seasonal initiatives safely in the midst of the pandemic.

The “Scavenger Hunt” will include:
• A hidden medallion
• Clues to 14 popular Nokomis East landmarks, and
• A new hashtag to promote your favorite area businesses and initiatives (#ShopNokomis)

NEBA will sponsor $500 worth of prizes from member businesses to be split between five winners. Winners will be announced on Dec. 19, 2020.

There are THREE Ways to Win!
1. GRAND PRIZE: Find the medallion
Our NEBA medallion will be hidden at one of the clue locations. If you find it, you win the grand prize! The medallion will be hidden in a safe and visible location – no digging necessary. (One winner)
2. Correctly identify all 14 locations in the scavenger hunt. Follow our scavenger hunt clues each day and submit your answers by 12/13/2020 to be included in the drawing! Watch Facebook, Instagram, and our website for details. (One winner)
3. Use #shopNokomis
Share photos of your favorite NEBA business on Instagram – hopefully while making a purchase or supporting a community initiative like “Toys for Tatts” at Nokomis Tattoo! Include the hashtag #ShopNokomis to be entered into our drawing.

The more photos you share, the more chances to win! (Three winners)

Are you a business or service organization?
NEBA is a volunteer-driven, fully independent organization. Our membership is open to local businesses – both storefront and home-based – as well as service organizations located in the Nokomis East neighborhood of Minneapolis.

NEBA works to promote our members, area businesses, and initiatives that enrich our community through our website, Facebook and Instagram accounts, newsletter, and through networking meetings and gatherings.

You can participate in this initiative by:
• Becoming a NEBA member
• Helping to spread the word via social media
• Contacting us to include a prize from your business (must be a NEBA member)
• Telling us about your community initiate

To partner with us on the Scavenger/Medallion Hunt, contact us via email at nokomiseastba@gmail.com.

By working together, we can build a stronger, richer, and more vibrant community. For more information on “Nokomis Treasures” or NEBA, contact nokomiseastba@gmail.com.

Home Security Rebates

NENA is pleased to offer again its Home Security Rebates project for homeowners, renters, and residential property owners in the four Nokomis East neighborhoods of Keewaydin,

Grant Amounts: Eligible participants can apply for up to $500 in matching grant funds. This is a one-to-one matching grant and a rebate/ reimbursement project.

Eligibility: The property must be located in the Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, or Wenonah neighborhoods. Nokomis East homeowners and property owners of multi-family properties are eligible to participate in the project. NENA staff may support renters to work with their landlord to apply. Rebates are only available for existing properties, not new construction. Businesses and commercial property owners are not eligible to participate (funding source restriction).

Visit NENA's Website for more information and to apply.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, November 17, 2020 (Every Tuesday)
Minnehaha Food Shelf
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
NENA Board of Directors Meeting - Online
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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Thursday, November 19, 2020
NENA Green Initiatives Committee Meeting - Online
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
NENA Food Distribution
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
5734 Sander Drive
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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
NENA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Meeting - Online
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Nokomis East Business Association Monthly Meeting - Online
6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
NENA Executive Committee Meeting - Online
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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Thursday, December 10, 2020
NENA Green Initiatives Book Club - Online
7:00 p.m.
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