COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 has created uncertainty across San Antonio. Below, find information and resources for the COVID-19 crisis in our community.
COVID-19 has created uncertainty across San Antonio. Below, find information and resources for the COVID-19 crisis in our community.
What is the Paycheck Protection Program and how much funding is available?
As part of the CARES Act, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) will administrate the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which authorizes up to $349 billion in potentially forgivable loans to small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. The PPP loan capital will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis starting April 3 and interested small businesses are encouraged to apply as soon as possible due to the likely high volume of applicants.
Application form:
https://www.sba.gov/document/sba-form–paycheck-protection-program-ppp-sample-application-form
Additional information:
https://www.sanantonio.gov/Health/News/Alerts/CoronaVirus#284331430-loans-for-small-business
United Way and the San Antonio Area Foundation have partnered to launch the fund, supporting individuals and families experiencing food insecurities, homelessness, rent and utility shortfalls, unemployment and many other challenges. Read more on the Express News site here.
1. The United Way will continue to answer their 2-1-1 Help Line. Anyone can call 211 and specialists will continue their service all day, every day, nonstop.
2. www.SACRD.org – If you are looking for resources like food, clothing or other necessities, Partners Billy Cox and Bill Neely founded this nonprofit that provides an online directory of resources near you. It includes providers in local congregations.
If you are a senior or might know a senior, who needs this valuable information at this time. For seniors that do not own a computer and have a smart phone and would like to do curbside pickup at HEB.
H-E-B shared the following:
They have just introduced a Senior Help Line for folks 60 and older.
Share your appreciation for our community! There are many across our community who are working tirelessly on the front line serving and supporting our community during this challenging time. Take a moment to send a quick note of thanks, a video or photo and we will send it along to brighten someone’s day.
Share a special message for someone who is providing support and care during this challenging time. United Way will then provide the Thank You message to local hospitals, first responders, school districts, grocery retailers, food service industry, childcare centers, researchers/scientists and small businesses.
Share on social media using the #ThankSanAntonio #GraciasSanAntonio #LiveUnitedSA