As we enter this coming week, celebrating Thanksgiving while struggling through COVID, it’s certainly a challenging season. Again today, I would like to strongly encourage our community to do your part in slowing the spread of COVID-19.  Our hospitals and health care workers are weary and growing very concerned. I’ve heard some say, they never would have thought they would have to choose who gets care. Over the past weeks we’ve tracked the moving average of Nampa cases. Since Oct. 1, we have moved from 21 to 68 as the 7-day moving average. Our goal is 10.

We must stop this upward trend as it is very challenging to care for those seriously impacted by the virus and we need our kids in school. Please distance, wear your mask and keep your hands washed or use sanitizer. Even in the midst of this challenging time, I’m so thankful I live in Idaho and this wonderful community of Nampa. As we celebrate Thanksgiving this next week, let’s think of the things we are thankful for and remember our help comes from the Lord.  Enjoy your holiday!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Nampa City Hall will be closed to the public beginning Friday, November 20 and operating by appointment for a minimum of two weeks, depending on our community COVID-19 status. All departments continue to serve residents and customers through online services, phone and email communication.

The Nampa Family Justice Center (NFJC) has been celebrating 15 years of helping the community this week! The Nampa Family Justice Center, located at 1305 3rd St. S., exists to promote safety, self-sufficiency, hope, and healing to those affected by abuse. Contact the Nampa Family Justice Center at 208-475-5700 for more information and additional resources. Follow their Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest updates.  

At Monday's Nampa City Council meeting, Boise Rescue Mission's (President/CEO) Reverend Bill Roscoe, pictured left, was honored for his 50 Year anniversary since his military deployment.

Also celebrated was the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Buddy Poppy. To learn more about the VFW and the Buddy Poppies, click here.

We are taking part in the 2C Kids Succeed idea to thank our educators each Thursday in November and tag #thankyouthursday on social media!

Please join us - or reach out privately - by thanking teachers, past or present, who have made a positive difference in your life or the life of someone you know!

There are multiple programs available to assist the community during this time. Click here or button to right for more information.

The Treasure Valley holiday season kicks off TONIGHT, Friday, November 20 at the Ford Idaho Center Horse Park and Sports Center for the first ever Idaho Bright Lights Festival presented by Idaho Central Credit Union. The Ford Idaho Center will convert the Horse Park & Sports Center into a socially distanced winter market and dazzling light display, with the help of local lighting partners, Silver Bells Lighting!

The Nampa Chamber of Commerce has graciously agreed to be a one-stop shop for all local businesses, and has a variety of other resources including free masks, hand sanitizer and COVID-19 related signs in English and Spanish.

Please show your support for our community by taking the One Idaho pledge at one.idaho.gov.

COVID-19 FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

Thanks to the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare and the Hispanic/Latino COVID-19 Task Force, a variety of bilingual signs are available for local businesses or organizations. If interested, email bowmana@cityofnampa.us or pick up today at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Nampa Chamber of Commerce offices.

Nampa is committed to being a safe and healthy community where people prosper.

Please do your part and remember to respect and

be kind to each other and our local businesses.

Southwest District Health Re-Opening Guidance

Idaho Rebound Cash Grants for Small Businesses - LINK

Download your Nampa Ready Business Posters here: 8.5x11  11x17