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COVID-19 Briefing #1 (4.1.20) – Nonprofit update

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Gathering Ground’s Statewide Conversations — COVID-19 Response

Call #1 – April 1, 2020

Topic: Nonprofit update and resources during COVID-19

Guest speaker Linda Czipo, Executive Director – Center for Non-Profits

Linda Czipo shared the results from the Center for Non-Profits first rapid response survey and what was known about the recently passed CARES Act.

Resources shared by speakers and participants during the call include:

  • State & National Resources
  • Funding Sources
  • Communications and Staying Connected (phone tree model for serving people with limited or no access to technology)
  • Mental and Emotional Health (counseling services, emotional wellbeing webinars)
  • Technology (tech discounts, and free subscription up to 3 months)
 
Download the full summary and resources links here.
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“Attending Asbury Park’s Call to Collaboration was my launch for my girl-centered mentoring program. It was an informative and educational experience that I will forever value. I appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with community members from all walks of life.”

– Angela Ahbez-Anderson – Board Member & four-term President, Asbury Park School District (Asbury Park)