How nonprofits are dealing with pandemic

How nonprofits are dealing with pandemic

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Non-profits often reach needs in the community that aren't covered through government programs. and, just like everything else they too are being impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Meanwhile, tennessee recently announced covid relief funds for nonprofits.

Downside up supports people with special needs, particularly children and their family.

And, like many organizations they're doing what they can to navigate helping their families and their community while in a pandemic.

Downside up ceo founder theresa nix: "a lot of our individuals with special needs, many of them are medically fragile or it affects them more drastically.

So it has been scary just open it up.

You know, so we've just had super small groups and been very protective of keeping everything clean and making sure that we're safe."

Events help fundraising and raise awareness for nonprofits, but the coronavirus world is forcing organizations to think outside the box to continue to reach out to the community.

Director of fundraising and special events taylor hixson: "i think now we're starting to realize that we can't predict when things are going to get better and i think we just kind of have to adapt and figure out new ways to help the animals."

After having to cancel two events, the hamilton county humane educational society is trying something new, a virtual pup crawl.

Director of fundraising and special events taylor hixson: "you'll pick up your pup crawl kit here at the humane society."

Director of fundraising and special events taylor hixson: "you'll recieve an email from us about each of the beers you have.

So you'll actually have a video from the brewer who actually brewed the beer that tells you a little bit about the brewing process.

What to expect from that beer."

The state of tennessee recently announced 150 million dollars from the federal government for coronavirus relief funds to non-profits through the tennessee community cares program.

The united way of greater chattanooga is a grant administrator.

United way of greater chattanooga president, ceo lesley scearce: "this funding is specifically for organizations who have had to shift staff or hire people to respond to covid-19.

For direct expenses related to helping those in the community affected by covid-19."

President and ceo lesley scearce says it's important for nonprofits to make sure they're eligible.

United way of greater chattanooga president, ceo lesley scearce: "something that may be a little confusing that this funding is not, it does not exempt, just help with nonprofit recovery meaning any nonprofit in the community who has struggled and has lost donations during the season.

This isn't meant to shore up your operations."

Grant applications are open and available until the 15-th.

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