The US Department of State has started accepting registration for the 2023 United States Diversity Visa Lottery program online from Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 12:00 PM ET, and to end on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 12:00 PM ET. The entry application, which is fee, can only be completed online for the lottery. The Diversity Immigrant...
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that Ohio received notification from the federal government that 855 Afghan evacuees will come to Ohio through the U.S. Department of State’s Afghan Placement and Assistance (APA) Program. The first group of Afghan evacuees totals 37,000 individuals nationwide. The federal government has told Ohio that the placements will be to...
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced that individuals applying to become a lawful permanent resident, and other applicants as deemed necessary, must undergo an immigration medical exam to show they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before the civil surgeon can complete an immigration medical examination beginning from October 1, 2021. “Effective October 1,...
* Somali Community Association, Somali Link, US Together, Our Helpers part of 26 organizations Columbus, Ohio Mayor Andrew J. Ginther and Columbus City Councilmember Shayla Favor have announced the award of $12.2 million to 26 community organizations through the city’s Stable Housing Initiative to help ensure the equitable distribution of rental assistance to residents adversely affected by the...
Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther has announced that starting Monday, August 16, 2021, all employees and visitors to city buildings must wear masks, regardless of vaccine status. Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control placed Franklin County in the highest level for COVID-19 transmission. A large majority of those who have recently contracted the COVID-19 virus...
One of the 10 Columbus City free vaccination centers, Somali Community Association on the Northside has continued to record impressive turnout according to the Executive Director of the SCA, Hassan Omar. The Somali Community Association on 3422 Cleveland Avenue is one of the 10 walk-in centers designated by Columbus City Public Health Department for free vaccination...
The new Karl Road Branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library will formally open on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 3.30PM. The CEO Patrick Losinski and the Columbus Metropolitan Library Board of Trustees, alongside other community leaders will officially dedicate the “newest library” in a short ribbon cutting ceremony. “This new building represents a significant investment in the...
By Okon Ekpenyong Violence through small arms has been one of the most dreaded causes of death in several communities in the United States. Even without mentioning statistics, it is commonly observed that people of color have been victims to this ill, more than others. Apparently, the group that seems to have suffered the trauma that comes...
City of Columbus, Ohio has announced 10 walk-in centers for free vaccination with offer of $100 Visa cash card to be given onsite when shot is received till August 16, 2021.The incentive which began this month holds from noon to 7PM at two centers each on allotted days.MONDAYS Linden Community Center1350 Briarwood Ave.William H. Adams Community...
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that the state of emergency in Ohio caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will be lifted on Friday, June 18, 2021. However, Governor Dewine urged those who have not yet received the vaccine to find a clinic near them by visiting gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov. On visitation to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Governor...