Emergency Resources Available for Coronavirus Impact

Posted on March 26, 2020

Although our downtowns up and down the Thumb Coast might be quiet these days, there is a lot going on behind the scenes to provide emergency support for our local residents and businesses most impacted by this current crisis.  

Below are some of the resources currently available, please help pass this information along:

Small Business Support:

The Economic Development Alliance frequently updates the latest resources and any new or enhanced funding announcements. To find the latest updates on small business relief funding sources, please visit: edascc.com/covid19

McLaren Port Huron Hospital:

If you would like to donate directly to McLaren Hospital, they have set up a new COVID-19 emergency fund. Learn more here: www.mclaren.org/port-huron-foundation/mclaren-port-huron-foundation

United Way and 211 program:

Our local United Way just announced new emergency funding available for residents. You can call “211” from any phone to seek help or visit  www.uwstclair.org/

Community Foundation Grants:

We are accepting grant applications from any local organization, school or appropriate unit of government addressing this current crisis. Details here  www.stclairfoundation.org/news/more/COVID_19_thumbcoast_regional_response_fund

St. Vincent DePaul:

In and around the City of St. Clair a food pantry and emergency assistance are available. Learn more here:  stmarystclair.org/ministries/food-pantryassistance/

This is just a partial list of support and resources available to support our region. Please share this information, stay home if you can and stay safe everyone. Together we will make it through these trying times.