South Dakota Community Foundation is offering limited matching funds for Day County Community Foundation to grant to 501(c)3 nonprofits addressing the needs of those affected by coronavirus in Day County, whether due to actual infection by the virus or by efforts to curb or prevent infections. The latter include the ramifications of such actions as closing schools and universities, canceling large gatherings and events, business closures and job losses, and other proactive interventions that nonetheless cause significant disruption and hardship. 

Examples of immediate need (this is not an exhaustive list):

• Access to food. With recent school closures, many children are missing out on daily food service and access to weekend backpack programs.
• Shortage of volunteers. Social distancing protocol has many stepping back from their volunteer duties, requiring many nonprofits to reevaluate how they deliver services to those in need.
• Healthcare sector support. Coronavirus poses unique challenges to educating, diagnosing and treating patients.
• Human services sector support. Many families need childcare and other supportive services.

 

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