For Partner Organizations
Resources
We encourage you to visit JewishTogether.org, a hub of virtual community and informative resources, powered by The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA).
CARES Act
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the largest emergency aid package in U.S. history. The CARES Act includes more than $2 trillion to help individuals and businesses struggling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill includes a provision for $350 billion in Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with less than 500 employees are eligible for these loans. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, these loans are intended to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn.
To ensure that our communal institutions will be able to access these funds, we encourage you to consider applying and to take steps now to prepare for that.
For more information:
- JFNA has set up a national resource bank of professionals and volunteers who can assist institutions with this process. If you have questions, please email SBALoans@jewishfederations.org or call 212.284.6625.
- You can learn more about the loan program, find a list of qualified lenders, and find a useful guide to help crunch some numbers on JewishTogether.org.
- We are in the process of putting together a local list of local financial professionals available to provide pro-bono support to Jewish organizations. If you are interested in learning more or have an urgent need, please email Community Impact.
- How Nonprofits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing with COVID-19 – Nonprofit Quarterly
Webinars
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Recording of Federal, State, and Local Nonprofit Policy Update (Wednesday, April 1, 2020): Hear from the Federation’s advocacy partners about fast-moving federal, state and local public policy that directly relates to the people you serve and the stability of our nonprofit Jewish infrastructure.
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Recording of Jewish Communal Response to COVID-19 Webinar for Jewish Community Leaders (Wednesday, March 11, 2020)
CDC Info
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has periodic updates on COVID-19 and helpful guidance. The CDC’s advice on prevention focuses on hygiene, especially handwashing, and limiting contact with others if you are sick.