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U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Partners with GreenPath Financial Wellness to Offer Crisis Relief to Individuals and Families
WASHINGTON,– United States Senate Federal Credit Union (USSFCU) is partnering with GreenPath Financial Wellness, a leading national nonprofit organization, to address critical needs among community individuals and families impacted by COVID-19 pandemic measures. Through the partnership, USSFCU offers free phone based GreenPath financial counseling. GreenPath’s counselors will assess an individual’s entire financial picture and identify options that can relieve … Continue reading U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union Partners with GreenPath Financial Wellness to Offer Crisis Relief to Individuals and Families
Three Squared Adapts Residential Shipping Containers to Help End COVID-19 Hospital Housing Shortage
DETROIT,– Amid throngs of daily reports lamenting the critical lack of hospital beds and similar space shortage concerns for morgues in the wake of COVID-19, with makeshift tents being erected on both fronts as a short-term “BAND-AID,” one company has been think-tanking what could be a hugely viable solution for all. Detroit-based cargo architecture firm Three Squared, whose steel cargo containers … Continue reading Three Squared Adapts Residential Shipping Containers to Help End COVID-19 Hospital Housing Shortage
Comerica Bank’s California Index Up in January
DALLAS,– Comerica Bank’s California Economic Activity Index increased in January to a level of 126.5. January’s reading was 29 points, or 29 percent, above the index cyclical low of 97.8. The index averaged 124.4 points in 2019, 0.5 points above the average for all of 2018. December’s reading was revised to 125.9. Comerica Bank’s California Economic … Continue reading Comerica Bank’s California Index Up in January
Boys & Girls Clubs In Minnesota Partner With Local School Districts to Provide Emergency Services Childcare During COVID-19 School Closure
ATLANTA,– Boys & Girls Clubs all across the country are responding to the needs of young people and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a part of that response, Clubs are partnering with local school districts and government agencies to identify what those needs are. For example, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota has teamed … Continue reading Boys & Girls Clubs In Minnesota Partner With Local School Districts to Provide Emergency Services Childcare During COVID-19 School Closure
Flexible PSH Solutions: Enlightenment Plaza — A Model For The Provision Of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) For The (Formerly) Homeless
LOS ANGELES,– As California goes through its coronavirus crisis, progress towards development of permanent housing options for the homeless becomes an ever more apparent public health and safety priority. In Los Angeles, an important model for PSH is making its way through the planning process and is due for approval and construction start over the next six-month period. … Continue reading Flexible PSH Solutions: Enlightenment Plaza — A Model For The Provision Of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) For The (Formerly) Homeless
Nurses Flip Houses to Pay for Research & Medical Care for Community
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.,– A group of Jacksonville, Florida nurses and other health care workers who have a passion for renovation founded Jax Nurses Buy Houses to help fund research and medical care for the greater Jacksonville area. It couldn’t have come at a better time. Never has there been a time in recent history when acting locally can make a huge impact … Continue reading Nurses Flip Houses to Pay for Research & Medical Care for Community
Lisa Chin, Ph.D. Named CEO of Treehouse
SEATTLE,– Lisa Chin, who previously served as President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of King County and Executive Director of Year Up Puget Sound, has been named CEO of Treehouse. The nonprofit organization partners with youth in foster care so they have a childhood and a future. “Lisa is a visionary strategist and fundraiser with a proven … Continue reading Lisa Chin, Ph.D. Named CEO of Treehouse
Landry & Kling Facilitating Ship Charters for Coronavirus Relief
MIAMI,– During the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, there is growing concern about the projected lack of hospital beds in hard-hit areas. Cruise ships can serve as temporary health care facilities or “floating hospitals” to treat non-COVID-19 patients’ dockside. This will increase bed capacities in land-based hospitals to accommodate the influx of new patients who require critical care. … Continue reading Landry & Kling Facilitating Ship Charters for Coronavirus Relief
Modular Mobilization Coalition for the COVID-19 Crisis Response
PHILADELPHIA,– Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) is mobilizing a coalition of industry partners with access to dozens of factories nationwide to execute its 10X Mobilization Plan to face today’s crisis head-on, addressing the shortage of healthcare facilities by standardizing designated Supplemental Care Unit (SCU). SCU’s are wood-frame modular units containing six patient beds and two bathrooms. Daisy-chaining these factories together with … Continue reading Modular Mobilization Coalition for the COVID-19 Crisis Response
Cathay Bank Launches Smart Relief Loan Program
LOS ANGELES,- Cathay Bank today announced that it has launched a Smart Relief Loan Program to help small business owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This $2 million loan program offers a low interest rate short term loan ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and is initially being offered to small businesses located in Los Angeles County. “This is an unprecedented time … Continue reading Cathay Bank Launches Smart Relief Loan Program
