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COVID-19 UPDATE - March 30, 2020
AN UPDATE ON OUR RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Friends,

We hope you are staying well during this difficult time. I am writing today with an update on how we are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. As GoochlandCares provides a critical lifeline of essential services, including medical care and food, to more than 1,800 neighbors in our community, our dedicated staff is working hard on-site and remotely to continue assistance. 

As a result of precautions taken to curb the impact of COVID-19, we expect more neighbors will need us than ever before. 

While many of us feel a sense of helplessness and isolation, please know YOU can HELP those in need in our own community.  By making a donation, you can help relieve the extreme hardships so many in our community are experiencing.

I am deeply grateful for the thoughtful generosity of many who have reached out in support. We are neighbors helping neighbors, and are especially grateful for you at this uncertain time.
Struggling with the
unexpected crisis?

Please call
to find out how we can help.
804-556-6260
HOW OUR PROGRAMS ARE BEING IMPACTED AND
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
FOOD PANTRY SERVICE UPDATE
We are offering online and phone pre-ordering and contact-free, curbside grocery pick-up.

IMMEDIATE NEEDS
The Food Pantry is in need of donations. Statewide shutdowns and social distancing have resulted in a dramatic decrease in food donations. We are offering curbside, contact-free, drop-off service for donations !
MEDICAL and DENTAL CLINIC - SERVICE UPDATE
We are offering Tele-Medicine and when critical, curbside medical visits. Emergency dental care is also available .

IMMEDIATE NEEDS
The Medical Clinic is in need of PPE (personal protective equipment such as face shields, etc.), thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, and small, unopened bottles of Tylenol .
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SERVICE UPDATE
We are working to increase financial assistance through the creation of a COVID-19 Emergency Fund . Those seeking help paying a bill can apply by phone.

IMMEDIATE NEEDS
We are already seeing substantial increases in the needs of our community due to unexpected job losses. All donations to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund will provide direct relief for those in crisis needing help paying a bill.
SUPPORT and SAFETY - SERVICE UPDATE
Case Management : We are making and accepting wellness calls by phone to our most vulnerable clients .

Sexual & Domestic Violence: We are caring for those in crisis by phone and facilitating emergency shelter when necessary.
24-HOUR HOTLINE: 804-980-6267

IMMEDIATE NEEDS
Funds to help cover emergency expenses.

GoochlandCares
2999 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
804-556-6260