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HOW TO HELP YOUR EMPLOYEES TO REDUCE STRESS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Dr Pilczuk suggests having a stress coach and a financial coach to speak to your employees. YouTube: https://youtu.be/S_UgTmsgebI
MONEY
(WTOC) The owner of The Sand Bar on Tybee Island, Georgia, recently removed $3,714 in dollar bills customers stapled to the walls over the years. The money will now go to good use: She’s giving it to her unemployed staff during the coronavirus pandemic. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/
WORKING FROM HOME WITH KIDS
(CHILD MIND INSTITUTE) As schools close and workplaces go remote to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, parents everywhere are struggling to keep children healthy and occupied. If you’re anxious about how to protect and nurture kids through this crisis, see tips here: LINK
CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR RENT?
(CATHY CHATS) The Federal moratorium provides that a lessor may not evict a tenant after the moratorium expires except on 30 days’ notice-which may not be given until after the moratorium period. See Sec. 4024(c).
*What This Means – Call your landlord! Even though a landlord may not legally kick you out, let them know if you are no longer working at this time. Work through your options and know what impact the delay in rent may have on your future at the property. Cathyrodgers912@Gmail.com
BELFORD’S BECOME SAFE CITY ADVOCATE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Local Companies Partner to Provide Security Coverage in City Market https://www.scdatacom.net/
MASKS AND GOODWILL
(SAVANNAH, GA) Goodwill is manufacturing about 150 – 200 masks each day. They plan to distribute to all their associates and to community organizations here is Savannah.
#communityimpact #stopthespread https://goodwillsega.org/
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR NON-PROFITS
(NLC) As nonprofits continue to operate in a new environment that’s anything but normal, here is a digital hub for nonprofit leaders to help you and your organization easily access information and resources to respond to COVID-19. Our community needs nonprofits now, more than ever. https://nlctb.org/resources/
SAFE SHELTER
(SAFE SHELTER) For the time being, all donations must now be left by the Shelter’s front door rather than being taken inside. At this time our clothes closet is not taking donations. However, we are in need of toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and cleaning supplies. http://safeshelter.org/donate/
$350 BILLION
(US CHAMBER) The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated almost $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.
CDC RECOMMENDATIONS TO SMALL BUSINESS
(CDC) Here are the top CDC-recommended tips that small business owners can take to mitigate risk, protect employees and support customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS TOWN HALL
(INC.COM) FRIDAYS AT NOON ET: Registration Link:
TIPS FOR MUSICIANS ON HOW TO GENERATE CASH DURING THIS PANDEMIC
(SAVANNAH, GA) Interview with the founder of The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Jeremy Davis shares valuable tips on how they got 40 thousand viewers to watch their Facebook Live production. He also shares tips on how he sells sponsorships and tickets. https://youtu.be/nTz93qDUSVQ
UNITED WAY
(SAVANNAH, GA) CareSource, a leading multi-state managed care plan, has donated $5,000 to the United Way of the Coastal Empire in an effort to help support local individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. www.uwce.org.
PPE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Ad Specialty adding focus to PPE, helping to keep everyone STRONG and HEALTHY.
SAVANNAH STORYBOOK WRITER FEATURED ON PEOPLE.COM FOR CORONAVIRUS BOOK
(PEOPLE.COM) New Children’s Book Captain Corona and the 19 COVID Warriors Explains Pandemic to Kids https://people.com/books/new-
$25K
(SAVANNAH, GA) United Way of the Coastal Empire has received a $25,000 donation from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation to help members of the community impacted by COVID-19. This donation will be used to help residents of Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties retain stable housing by assisting with rent, mortgage, and utility payments when grace periods are not offered and to provide financial assistance for additional critical needs such as medical expenses and child care. www.uwce.org.
WINNER OF THE GLOBAL STUDENT COMPETITION
(SAVANNAH, GA) WTCSav Announced IVolunteer International Finalists of Global Student Competition. For the second consecutive year, IVolunteer International emerges finalists for their creativity and innovation. Read the full article here. https://www.ivint.org/press/
DIVORCE DURING A PANDEMIC
(OPEN FOR BUSINESS) Interview with the co-founders of My Divorce Solution. If you own a business and are thinking about getting a divorce, you must make sure you are not co-mingling your finances. Please watch this 24 minute video for other valuable tips from Catherine Shanahan, CDFA and Karen Chellew.
TOASTMASTERS
(SAVANNAH, GA) During the COVID-19 crisis, The Hostess City Toastmasters Club is meeting online using the Zoom.us meeting app. The club meets online every Tuesday 6:15-7:30 pm, inviting guests to receive Zoom login information by emailing hostesscitytm@gmail.com or by sending a message through the club Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/
MEOW, MEOW
(COASTAL PET RESCUE) I need a home! http://coastalpetrescue.org/
