Usa state California San Francisco county Oakland virus president pandemic bill Usa state California San Francisco county Oakland

Virus, strife prompt 'resiliency' funds in Black communities

Reading now: 295
www.clickorlando.com

SAN FRANCISCO – The modest cash grant Iguehi James received from the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce helped the clothing designer defray costs, including surge prices on elastic and fabric that jumped dramatically due to the pandemic.The application process was simple and she qualified for a $5,000 “resiliency” grant, despite being a solo practitioner with no employees or storefront.

Along with the fiscal help, the grant reminded the 38-year-old novice entrepreneur that she is part of a community with a tradition of mobilizing to help members in times of distress. “We’ve been denied opportunities, we’ve had to work really hard to get to where we are," said James, who lives in Oakland, California. “When you have other people who.

Read more on clickorlando.com
The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA