 Friday April 03, 2020 | Louisville KY.
COVID19 Updates and News
+ Mayor Fischer announces loan program to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19 outbreak
Mayor Greg Fischer today announced the creation of the Small Business Continuity Loan Program, a fund that will provide zero-interest loans, with no payments for 12 months, to very small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Small businesses can receive up to $25,000 to cover immediate expenses.
The loan program is a partnership between Louisville Metro Government, LHOME, Render Capital, Greater Louisville Inc., and Lenderfit. Funds are still being raised for the program.
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+ LIHEAP funding deadline extended to April 30
Income-eligible residents of Louisville now have more time to apply for funding to help with energy bills, thanks to an extension of the deadline for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
The former deadline of March 31 was recently pushed back to Thursday, April 30, 2020 by Community Action Kentucky, which administers the LIHEAP program through a network of 23 Community Action Agencies across the state.
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+ How to be a good neighbor during a crisis
As the spread of COVID-19 continues, we are inspired by the ways our Welcoming Network members continue to be positive role models for what it means to be a good neighbor, especially during times of crisis. We know that places that invest long-term in approaches to resilience will find themselves better prepared to confront the challenges of tomorrow.
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+ Talking About Coronavirus: Centering Language around Inclusion, Empowerment, and Justice
As the number of COVID-19 cases multiplies across the country, it is increasingly important to step up our advocacy for the communities and individuals most vulnerable – not just those with underlying health conditions, but communities of color, immigrant communities, incarcerated communities, and low-income communities. That starts by being conscious about our language and messaging.
We recommend using a VPSA (Value, Problem, Solution, Action) format when talking about the coronavirus and its response, and centering your language around inclusion, empowerment, and justice.
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+ JCPS Letter to Families
Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) shared with families its most recent version of the educational Choice Boards available. These activities may be incorporated into your child’s lessons when Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) begins on April 7.
More information: https://sites.google.com/jefferson.kyschools.us/jcps-nti/home
Have fun with these hands-on projects,
which will engage students in new ways of learning.
Choice Board Portal
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