NPHA Newsletter
February, 2016
Ask questions from you heart and you will be answered from the heart. – Omaha
NPHA Board of Commissioners:
Mark Peniska - Chair, Dist. 3
Pam Noyes - Vice Chair, Dist. 2
JoAn Ehlers - Secretary, Dist.1
Conceta Zephier–Treasurer, At Large
William Wright- District 4
The February BOC meeting will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 @ 9AM at the NPHA office in Omaha. Visitors are welcome to all Board of Commissioner meetings. To be on the NPHA Board Meeting Agenda, contact Tara Remsing at 402.379.8224 or email
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1501 W Michigan Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 – (402) 379-8224 (800) 367-2320
10635 Birch St. Omaha, NE 68134 - (402) 505-3055 NPHA Emergency Phone # 402-644-6977
The NPHA ROSS Program is preparing to schedule the following events in 2016. More details will be in your mail, the newsletter and the NPHA Facebook page!
- NPHA/BOC/ROSS/Tenant Meetings
- ROSS Life Skills Training Class
- Home Buyer Education Classes
- Youth Events
- Elder Events with PTON
***Free Income Tax Preparation in Omaha –go to or call 2-1-1 for more information on the location nearest you!!
Sioux City Tenant - If you are struggling to pay rent, you can apply for rental assistance. Applications are available online at is based on gross income and family size.
February Recipe of the Month
Chicken Avocado Pitas
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1501 W Michigan Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 – (402) 379-8224 (800) 367-2320
10635 Birch St. Omaha, NE 68134 - (402) 505-3055 NPHA Emergency Phone # 402-644-6977
Ingredients
- ½ pound shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
- 2 avocados, hollowed and cut into small pieces
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon cilantro, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 6-8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 4 slices of thin baby Swiss cheese
- Juice from half a lemon
- 4 whole wheat pita pockets
- 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Put 1 piece of Swiss cheese into each pita pocket.
- In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt and garlic salt. Set aside.
- In a medium size bowl, combine avocado, tomatoes, lemon juice, and half of the Cilantro. Set aside. In a skillet, brown the cooked chicken with the olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. While cooking, sprinkle with half of the cilantro.
- Take off of heat and add ¼ of the chicken to each pita.
- Top the chicken with a drizzle of the yogurt mixture followed by a large spoonful of the avocado mixture, all within the pita pocket. Can be served cold, or grilled on a sandwich maker/foreman grill for 2 minutes to serve warm.
Space Heater Safety tips from OPPD
In 2010, heating equipment was involved in an estimated 57,100 reported home fires in the US, causing 490 deaths, 1,540 injuries and more than $1 billion in property damage. For your safety, follow these tips.
Select space heaters that:
*Have a guard around the heating element to protect kids and animals.
*Have been certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
*Are the correct size for the area you are heating.
Show everyone in your home how to use the heater properly.
Never leave heater running when you leave the area or go to bed.
Northern Ponca Housing Authority Page 1
1501 W Michigan Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 – (402) 379-8224 (800) 367-2320
10635 Birch St. Omaha, NE 68134 - (402) 505-3055 NPHA Emergency Phone # 402-644-6977
NPHA Job Opportunities
Northern Ponca Housing Authority Page 1
1501 W Michigan Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 – (402) 379-8224 (800) 367-2320
10635 Birch St. Omaha, NE 68134 - (402) 505-3055 NPHA Emergency Phone # 402-644-6977
- Painter/Drywall Specialist – Omaha
- Maintenance Technician – Norfolk
- Finance Clerk – Norfolk
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1501 W Michigan Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 – (402) 379-8224 (800) 367-2320
10635 Birch St. Omaha, NE 68134 - (402) 505-3055 NPHA Emergency Phone # 402-644-6977
Please submit your completed application, found on the NPHA website, AND resume to NPHA Human Resources, 10635 Birch Street, Omaha, NE 681303 or via email to our Human Resources Officer, Brandi Liberty, at
Having a Clutter Free Home
Organizational Tips from Alejandra.tv @
If you have made the decision to de-clutter your home,here are some tips:
Task #1 - Day #1 – (you are only doing 1 task today)– Every night before you go to bed, tidy up the bathroom. Put away everything on the counter and the floor every single night.
Task #2 –Day #2 – (add this task to task #1, so you are doing 2 tasks today) Find 5 things that are randomly lying around the house and put them away if you are keeping them. Here are some tips to help you decide whether or not to keep something:
*ask yourself: Do I use it? Do I love it? Would I buy it again?
If you can’t say yes to all three of these questions then you should let it go.
Task #3–Day #3 – (add this task to tasks #1 & #2 so you are doing 3 tasks every day after)Do all dishes and tidy up the kitchen every evening, put away 5 random items lying around the house and tidy up bathroom. If you get in the habit of doing these things each and every night, your house will begin to be organized and you will feel so much better about yourself and your house!
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Please take a moment to go to either of these websites to learn about the hazards associated with the common household cleaning products (chemicals) that you have in your home and teach the other household members about these dangers.Please call NPHA if you have any questions about the cleaning products you have at home.
A note from the Admissions and Occupancy (A&O) Department:
“Whether you are a current tenant or an applicant for one of NPHA’s programs, please remember to immediately notify your Admissions and Occupancy Counselor with your phone number and/or mailing address changes. We won’t be able to help you if we can’t reach you for re-certifications and award letters.”
Income Tax Preparation:
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP) will start preparing taxes end of January. Offices will be preparing basic tax returns. Please contact the office in your area for more information and to set up an appointment. Some of NENCAP’s other programs are: Commodity Supplement Food Program, WIC, Health Services, Weatherization, Head Start and Navigator.
PenderNorfolkSouth SiouxCreighton
402-385-6300 or 402-371-0377402-494-8312402-358-5297
1-800-445-2505Jacque BoosJan Neill-HawkLynn Sund
Krista Heineman
LincolnOmahaNiobrara
402-471-4844402-453-5656402-385-6300
Vi SeeEvangeline LevisonRobin Snyder
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Down Payment Assistance program: NPHA has set aside funding to help future homeowners with this one-time down payment assistance. If you or someone you know wants to purchase a home, please have them call NPHA to see if you qualify for the program402.379.8224If you are a veteran, there are special mortgage options for you if you qualify for the GI Bill. Call NPHA today and we will put you in touch with a professional loan officer who can answer your questions.
Jesus replied: “LovetheLordyourGod with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”Matthew 22:37
Northern Ponca Housing Authority Page 1
1501 W Michigan Ave., Norfolk, NE 68701 – (402) 379-8224 (800) 367-2320
10635 Birch St. Omaha, NE 68134 - (402) 505-3055 NPHA Emergency Phone # 402-644-6977