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Valentine - Shirley LLC dba Celebration of Life Mortuary and Crematory
Former Myers Funeral Home 2416 N 22nd Street Omaha, NE 68110
Antonia Dorsey 1905 Harney Street Suite 210 Omaha, NE 68102
Antonia Dorsey & Marla C Bachus
Owners of the former Myers Funeral Home
antonia.dorsey@capturedcs.com
+1 (402) 739-5248
Yes
Antonia Dorsey & Marla C Bachus (Owners), Jamar Dorsey (Consultant), Spark Academy (Consultant) Janet Caston - Thomas Funeral Home, Omaha, NE (Consultant) , Emmanuel R Haynes - Urban Undertakers, St Louis , MO(Consultant)
Restoration of the former historical Myers Funeral Home
3500000.0
3000000.0
Combination of capital project and service/program
Celebration of Life Mortuary & Crematory will offer comprehensive services to bereaved family in the Omaha metro area. These services will include pre-planning, burial, crematory, emergency freezing, drive thru viewing, written programs/obituary, music programming, pre-planning and culinary. Additionally, there are plans for a banquet hall for repass dinners and receptions for families to receive friends and family without having to prepare or arrange these services at an alternate location. We will offer comprehensive packages for full- service instead of an a la carte fashion. Our vision is to develop and have a one stop facility with exceptional customer service all while taking the preparatory burden and emotional turmoil from the family and loved ones left to make these heartfelt arrangements. We are conceptualizing this location to become a location which will provide ease, professionalism, multi-services all while giving thought to socio economic constraints, diversity and understanding to the bereaved clients. A faith centered organization centered in North Omaha where there is no full-service mortuary of its kind; that understands the cultural differences of varied ethnicities. Our comprehensive vision is to also offer after care services such as grief counseling which will enable families to resume their lives while healing from the loss of family and building of mental health while mourning. This additional concept and service will add additional employment opportunities in the Omaha area. We plan to staff those well experienced in the industry while providing the opportunity for internships and development to those who desire to assist families through these difficult times and build long lasting employment in the various areas of service offered. We further see this business being a community partner by offering internships to those students studying mortuary sciences, graphic design, management and pastoral care with partnerships at the local colleges, universities and community colleges in our area. There is a need for this type of business in North Omaha but also there is a need to understand the cultural diversities which accompany bereaved families whose expectations concerning services are not well met at other facilities.
We anticipate the restoration to be completed by July 2026.
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Fundamental Change (i.e., a proposal that will continue to elevate North or South Omaha's presence and perception within the region, significantly improving the lives of area residents through physical development) Long-Lasting Economic Growth (i.e., a proposal that will foster gainful employment opportunities and financial investment in the area, leading to the creation of generational wealth and widespread economic vitality in North and South Omaha) Transformational (i.e., a proposal that will help energize, recharge, or spur significant and favorable advancements in North or South Omaha's function or appearance)
Other Infrastructure (i.e., develop or improve broadband, business districts, roadways, sewer, etc.) Quality of Life (i.e., create or enhance natural spaces, mixed uses, parks, safety, etc.) Sustainable Community (i.e., create or enhance housing, services, education, civic uses, recreation, etc.)
The restoration of the historic former Myers Funeral Home will recharge the appearance of the 24th Street business corridor, improve the lives of North Omaha residents by allowing our loved ones to be served in the North Omaha community while creating gainful employment opportunities and economic vitality in the North Omaha community.
The restoration of the former Myers
The historical influence and enterprise restoration of the Myers funeral home will further cause long lasting economic growth, escalate the financial viability of several North Omaha corridor and institutions. The interactions with non profits, faith institutions, for profit intuitions and recently created business will not only benefit the funeral home but the North Omaha community at large. Thereby expanding equity in the Metropolitain Omaha area by creating fundamental change and transformation.
The revitalization of the funeral home will create between 20 to 30 permanent careers.
20 to 30
20 to 25
$50, 000.00
We will make a concerted effort to collaborate with job training and preparation organizations to offer opportunities for full employment with institutions in the community. As a result organizations that prepare community members for full employment will have a viable option to direct candidates.
Based on the historical designation of the location, it provides a cultural consistency that informs not only the past but the future of North Omaha, as a result it allows the entire region to have an appreciation for the richness of the North Omaha community and its future possibilities.
This investment ensures generations to come and other cultures to be aware of rich history of the North Omaha community.
The facility will be state of the art and it will empower youth and others to further both best practices and innovation.
The proposal will create opportunities for youth and young adults to practice and participate in a profession that is productive and supportive of the local community. The desired end will be for those who are trained and employed will civically and financially be involved in the supporting the surrounding community.
The outcome will be measured by investment in infrastructure, increased employment, increased training and increased opportunities.
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Spark, Blair Freeman Construction Company (Construction Company) Holland Basham Architect- (Architectual firm)
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2416 N 22nd Street, Omaha, NE 68110
Within one or more QCTs
Antonia Dorsey & Marla C Bachus are the current owners of the property located at 2416 N 22nd Street Omaha, NE 68110 formally known as Myers funeral home.
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Estimate from general contractors
No
Our request for funding is based on the
For restoration of the facility.
Yes
Pending a response from QCT AHP grant funds
Approximately December 2022
We need all funds to move forward.
It cannot be scaled down.
The funds will be generated from the business being sustainable.
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