{"id":319,"date":"2023-05-12T21:10:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T21:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sheaterrace.com\/?p=319"},"modified":"2023-05-12T21:10:41","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T21:10:41","slug":"seniors-free-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sheaterrace.com\/?p=319","title":{"rendered":"Seniors: Free Money!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sheaterrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gift-Card-Seniors-20233949-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-320\" width=\"402\" height=\"407\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a senior age 62 or older, we have a $100 gift card incentive to thank you for fighting the spread of COVID-19 and to offer financial relief. Applications will be accepted May 8, 2023 \u2013 May 22, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I qualify?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be age 62 or older (born on or before May 22, 1961)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be a City of Portsmouth resident.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (No Boosters Needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete an application and return it to the City of Portsmouth for approval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications will be located at the following:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Services,<\/strong><br>1701 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Portsmouth Senior Station<\/strong><br>3500 Clifford St, Portsmouth, VA 23707<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Portsmouth City Hall<\/strong><br>801 Crawford St, Portsmouth, VA 23704<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City of Portsmouth website:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portsmouthva.gov%2Fseniorgiftcard&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C0b1baa2032354633201a08db518cb54e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638193437025433875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Zq6bAhml5Fmt4vwnIfyFAikVLahVVwNv9XwTgZi3bkU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">www.portsmouthva.gov\/seniorgiftcard<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Any City of Portsmouth Library<\/strong> &#8211; The Library Staff will assist as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Print a hard copy of the form:<\/strong>\u00a0 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.portsmouthva.gov%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F14067%2Fsenior-application&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C0b1baa2032354633201a08db518cb54e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638193437025433875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oTp%2BKE19DZgg%2BQ%2Bcs9HttPF7I72pUYbKi75rwdnN%2Fek%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.portsmouthva.gov\/DocumentCenter\/View\/14067\/senior-application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where do I return my application?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social Services Drop Box at 1701 High Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portsmouth City Hall at 801 Crawford Street &#8211; 6th Floor &#8211; City Manager&#8217;s Office<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any City of Portsmouth Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apply directly online <\/strong>at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portsmouthva.gov%2Fseniorgiftcard&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C0b1baa2032354633201a08db518cb54e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638193437025433875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Zq6bAhml5Fmt4vwnIfyFAikVLahVVwNv9XwTgZi3bkU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\">www.portsmouthva.gov\/seniorgiftcard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postal mail:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attention: City Manager&#8217;s Office ARPA $100 Gift Card<br>P O Box 820<br>Portsmouth VA 23705<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I get my gift card?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once approved, the City Manager\u2019s office will contact you with the time and convenient location for pickup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seniors must provide proof of Portsmouth residency, a copy of their vaccine card, and a copy of their state-issued identification card or driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Qualified Senior will receive a $100 gift card.&nbsp; Fees may apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For additional Information, please contact Stacy Porter at:\u00a0 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:Stacy.porter@portsmouthva.gov\" target=\"_blank\">Stacy.porter@portsmouthva.gov<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the following link for a message about this program from Interim City Manager Mimi Terry:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DlxRDVTbaXhE&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C0b1baa2032354633201a08db518cb54e%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638193437025433875%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2%2FzGUeMAQrsAvPeuVP2FY6Mm%2F2r8XgYDPAlhj6xh9D0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lxRDVTbaXhE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Bernadette L. Hogge<\/em><\/strong><br>City Ombudsman<br>City of Portsmouth<br>801 Crawford Street<br>Portsmouth, VA\u00a0 23704<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(757) 393-5143 Ext. 4129<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:hoggeb@portsmouthva.gov\" target=\"_blank\">hoggeb@portsmouthva.gov<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are a senior age 62 or older, we have a $100 gift card incentive to thank you for fighting the spread of COVID-19 and to offer financial relief. 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