RESTAURATEURS PROVIDE FOOD TO RCH
When Roseland Community Hospital (RCH) had to close its kitchen, several organizations in the community came to its aid to feed the patients and employees. The hospital is on the frontlines, testing and taking in patients with COVID-19.
Lowe’s Temporarily Increases Hourly Wages And Implements New Safety Efforts In Response To COVID-19
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has announced additional actions being made across all U.S. stores to further protect and provide for both their associates and customers during this unprecedented time.
Consumers Invited to Support COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Global outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is calling upon consumers worldwide to join Timberland and its parent company, VF Corporation, to support the GlobalGiving Coronavirus Relief Fund. The VF Foundation, the private grantmaking organization funded by VF, made an initial contribution of $1.5M and will match all consumer donations two-to-one, up to an additional $500,000.
Hunter emphasizes ABC’s of safe sleep for infants
State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) is emphasizing the importance of safe sleep for infants during a time when many parents are experiencing heightened stress levels and alternative daily routines, which could include new caregivers for their children.
IT’S EARTH DAY AND HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP
Shedd Aquarium is sharing ways Illinois residents can help protect our planet from the safety of our own homes as people across the globe celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day which is recognized today, April 22.
IDES Waives Penalty for Employers
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently announced that employers will not face a penalty fee for filing their February 2020 wage reports late. The emergency rule was electronically filed with the Secretary of State on April 7, 2020 and became immediately effective.
BET Rallies to Support Communities of Color Most Impacted By COVID-19 Pandemic
BET has announced an array of high impact initiatives to support communities of color impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Black Americans are being disproportionately harmed by the health and financial devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Individual Stimulus Checks Begin to Arrive, What Should You Expect?
Payments from the $2.3 trillion federal coronavirus stimulus package have begun hitting individual bank accounts. In a memo, IRS Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the first round of payments were sent on Thursday, April 9, and should have arrived in bank accounts on April 14.
IN MEMORIAM: Earl Graves Sr., Black Enterprise Founder Dies
Tributes have poured in for Black Enterprise founder Earl G. Graves Sr., who died on April 6 at the age of 85. “At 9:22 p.m. this evening, April 6, my father and hero, Earl Graves Sr., the founder of Black Enterprise, passed away quietly after a long battle with Alzheimer’s,” Earl Graves Jr. wrote on Twitter. “I loved and admired this giant of a man and am blessed to be his namesake. Love you, dad.”
New GMDB800 Step Tracker For Women
Casio G-SHOCK recently announced a new digital step-tracker to the Summer line-up of sport resistant watches for the active on-the-go woman.
City, Lyft And Uber Come Together To Address Increase In Victims Fleeing Violence
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot recently announced a partnership with Chicago’s ride-hailing providers, Lyft and Uber, to support any resident that is seeking refuge from domestic violence during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
CENSUS 2020: BEING COUNTED IS IMPERATIVE
The implications of a complete count in the 2020 Census are more important in this moment than in at any time in the last 100 years. Faced with a pandemic unlike anything we’ve seen in a century, we cannot lose sight of the fact that census results are used to inform planning and funding for hospitals, health clinics, emergency preparedness and even school lunch programs. And, as is playing out on our televisions screens daily, the disparities in these areas are matters of life or death for people of color. Yet our hard to count communities are the ones most likely not to complete their census forms. Shifting our thinking to make the 2020 Census a priority is imperative!
Counting on Chicago Coalition Mobilizes Celebrities, Pastors and Elected Leaders to Proclaim a Single Message: Be Counted
The Counting on Chicago Coalition (COCC) has enlisted the help of high profile public influencers for a series of public service announcements (PSAs) to encourage the public to “Be Counted”. It’s just the latest vehicle in a comprehensive push to secure a complete count of hard-to reach populations in Chicago.
Howard University Student Alexandria Adigun Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for STEM
Howard University junior Alexandria Adigun is the recipient of the 2020 Goldwater Scholarship, a prestigious award from The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
UIC RECEIVES $2.8M FROM PRIVATE DONOR TO INCREASE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER PREPARATION
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Education has received a $2.8 million gift to help expand the number of early childhood teachers in Chicago and surrounding areas.
Available Services for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Survivors Expanding
Th e Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced it is launching a $1.2 million plan to increase the capacity of its current statewide network of services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
COMPANY DONATES MONEY TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
During COVID-19, businesses are showing up to give back to non-profits. MadeGood is one of those companies donating to non-profits whose services are helping people get through this time.
State Prohibits Non-Essential Workers From Using Emergency Childcare Centers
Parents needing childcare assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic cannot utilize the hundreds of daycare facilities that remain open throughout the state unless they are deemed an essential worker.
COVID-19 Response Fund supports local nonprofits
Chicago Community Trust has partnered with United Way Chicago to create the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund. Its purpose is to provide local non-profit organizations with money to help the people in the communities they serve and increase their capacity to continue to serve during COVID-19.
