There is a powerful new way to provide much-needed emergency support for those most affected by COVID-19 in our County.
The COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund is accepting cash donations to provide emergency assistance with
food, housing, healthcare, workforce support and other pressing needs related to the virus.
The fund was launched by the Contra Costa Regional Health Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the work of Contra Costa Health Services, especially with our most vulnerable residents.
The work of the Foundation is exemplary. I'm grateful for this new fund, which is harnessing the generous support of people countywide and targeting the most pressing needs.
The Rapid Response Fund, which follows a model being used in many other places, will assist nonprofits, agencies and other organizations working on urgent needs in response to COVID-19.
Grants from the fund will be made on a rolling basis. Funding decisions will be based on benefit to our most vulnerable residents and the ability to respond quickly, among other factors.
This site has information on donating, and applying for assistance. Both are done online.
The Contra Costa Rapid Response Fund is seeded with generous support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
The first grant recipients are:
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, The Contra Costa Crisis Center, Shelter, Inc., Catholic Charities of the East Bay and White Pony Express.
Thank you for any donation you're able to provide.
"Stay in place, maintain your space, cover your face!"
