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ODJFS to Provide Up to $25 Million 

in CARES Act Grants to Nonprofit Agencies

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced the process for nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and at-risk Ohioans to apply for federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act grants. Up to $25 million will be awarded.

"Those who were in need prior to this pandemic are even more vulnerable now, and many of the organizations assisting them have been struggling, as well," said ODJFS Director Kimberly Hall. "We are pleased to be able to provide this assistance to organizations that have accumulated unemployment debt as a result of the pandemic and are devoted to helping Ohioans during difficult times."

Organizations that receive funding can use it to apply to their unemployment debt or bolster their workforces by rehiring staff they may have had to lay off.

Applications will be accepted until Nov. 27 at jfs.ohio.gov/nonprofitgrants.

The grants are part of a larger package of more than $419.5 million in CARES Act funding developed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted and the General Assembly to provide funding for small businesses, restaurants and bars, hospitals, higher education, arts, nonprofits, and low-income Ohioans impacted financially by the pandemic.

Fluor-BWXT Employees Mark

Historic Four Million Safe Work Hours

Fluor-BWXT (FBP) employees are celebrating a significant safety milestone, surpassing 4 million work hours without a lost-time injury at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Portsmouth site.

"This is a remarkable accomplishment for everyone on the PORTS team and it is especially impressive when we consider how much work we have done here while balancing safety on a daily basis," said JD Dowell, Site Project Director. "This does not happen by accident, and I want to thank each and every one of our employees for their personal dedication to being safe. Their continued effort to keep safety a priority on and off site is appreciated and highly valued at Fluor-BWXT."

This is the first time for Fluor-BWXT employees to reach four million work hours without a lost-time injury at the Portsmouth site. The focus on safety starts with daily reminders for all employees, keeping them informed about any changes as well as important reminders to help them work safely through the day. Every employee is also a member of a safety work group that meets regularly to allow employees to bring up concerns and make safety improvements.

Fluor-BWXT policies, procedures and initiatives are aimed at ensuring that each of the nearly 2,000 FBP employees and contract workers goes home safely every day.

"Four million hours without a lost-time injury is a fantastic milestone," said Duane McLane, ESH&Q Director. "This achievement is an accomplishment by the workforce, safety work groups, supervision, and Safer Together programs. It is rewarding to see the dedication to our safety goals and reaching this level of success."

Caregiver Month Observed in November

National Family Caregiver Month is celebrated each year in November and is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers.

Along with the Administration for Community Living and the Caregiver Action

Network, we address the new realities family caregivers face with their loved ones

during these uncertain times as we navigate through the current pandemic.

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