Covid-19 Updates
COVID-19 Coronavirus: What You Can Do
A new coronavirus—Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)—was detected in Wuhan, China recently. This novel coronavirus causes a respiratory (lung) infection. We all need to act responsibly as a unified community, and keep up to date about the current public and safety guidelines. We also need to address the impact on our community, economy and jobs.
For the latest public health information, please regularly visit:
The CDC Website
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health Website Mass.gov
COVID-19 Virus: How To Constructively Address the Economic Consequences in Your Community
The Coronavirus is not only affecting our health, it is also severely impacting our local economy, jobs, businesses and individual financial security. Learn what you can do.
Job Training and worker dislocation programs:
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. These services are primarily provided through state and local workforce development systems.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/about
Restaurant Strong Fund:
Our goal is to help as many people as we can. Help us Help Others by making a donation today! The Greg Hill Foundation has teamed up with Samuel Adams* to support those from the Massachusetts restaurant industry who have been impacted by the Covid-19 closures.
Disaster Loan Assistance:
SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters. SBA disaster loans can be used to repair or replace the following items damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster: real estate, personal property, machinery and equipment, and inventory and business assets.
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/Index
Contact Your Local Town’s or City’s Website to Learn How You Can Support Your Local Businesses