The Initiative Foundation has donated $20,000 to the Central Minnesota Emergency Relief and Recovery Fund activated to meet critical needs in the region as people face the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
In a news release, the Initiative Foundation stated, “Our sincere hope is that you will join us in growing this fund for maximum regional impact. We will focus on disproportionately affected communities by addressing the economic impact of reduced and lost work resulting from the outbreak, the immediate needs of economically vulnerable populations caused by coronavirus-related closures, and the increased demand on our stressed social support systems. The long-term application of the fund will focus on additional needs that will inevitably arise.”
The fund will help those whose jobs are affected; those who face food scarcity; and those whose household utilities or housing may be affected.
“The Initiative Foundation has a long history of effective disaster response,” the news release stated. “And while this crisis may prove to be unprecedented, we're confident that we can drive resources to the places where they're most needed.”
"We’re applying our disaster response and recovery experience to this new challenge," Matt Varilek, Initiative Foundation president, stated. "We intend to stand with Central Minnesotans through this COVID-19 epidemic for as long as it takes to recover and return stronger than ever.”
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