We noted previously that the Cobb Community Foundation has begun a Community Response Fund that’s raising funds and issuing grants to a number of community service organizations specifically dealing with the effects of the Coronavirus crisis for vulnerable populations.
They’re also letting donors know that many of those organizations can receive direct support, including the delivery of health care services:
For food, especially students who are now out of school for the rest of the year:
Financial assistance for low-income families and individuals:
- Center for Family Resources
- Family Life Restoration Center
- Sweetwater Mission
- The Salvation Army Marietta Corps
And for cancer patients and the elderly who are among the more vulnerable groups to contract the virus:
For those dealing with domestic violence and abuse:
And organizations treating those with addictions and who are in recovery:
The Center for Family Resources has received a $10,000 charitable grant to support the financial needs of families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s part of a larger effort by CFR, now in its 60th year, which has launched a 60 in 60 program to raise $60,000 in 60 days to provide emergency financial assistance.
More about those non-profits and what they do at the Cobb Community Connection.
Also getting $10,000 grants from the CCF are the Cobb Schools Foundation, which has identified 1,000 students and families needing digital devices for distance learning at home, and Ser Familia, that works with the Latino community.
MUST Ministries is continuing its Food Rapid Response initiative to help feed those in need, including students who depend on school-provided breakfast and lunch. Also pitching in that effort are two large East Cobb congregations, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church.
Some more resources, provided in the bullet points below by the office of Cobb commissioner JoAnn Birrell:
- Cobb Senior Services is working hard to help its at-risk clients. As the COVID-19 outbreak continues for the unforeseen future, the list of needed donations has been updated to include toiletries. These seniors have no family or other community support to help them get the necessary items. To view the listed of donation suggestions, click here. Please call Merline Tippens at 770-528-5355 with questions and to make arrangements for your delivery to the Senior Services administrative offices at 1150 Powder Springs St, Marietta.
- Cobb County Community Services Board (CCCSB), Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC), located at 1758 County Services Parkway, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for those experiencing a behavioral health crisis. For more information about Cobb County Community Services Board, please visit www.cobbcsb.com.
Any organizations delivering meals or otherwise providing food should contact Cobb Community Foundation at 770-859-2366 or email CCFTeam@cobbfoundation.org.
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