City Allocates $392,000 for Pandemic Relief

On May 4th Council reviewed the 3rd round of federal pandemic funding allocations.  All funds must be allocated towards the prevention, response and preparation of the pandemic.  A total of $392,000 were assigned: 

• $98,000 for mental health (at Youth Eastside Services.)
• $47,000 food for senior citizens.
• $39,000 administration costs for all three rounds.
• $100,000 for legal services for housing stability and prevention of homelessness
• $116,000 to Sophia Way for sheltering

$95,000 in food and mental health services may be available under a different plan.

Council will review and make a decision on May 18th, 2021. 

-- Reported by Bob Yoder

    5/9/2021  Image: Internet