

For donations of personal protective equipment, please email. We are asking for your support in providing our hospitals, Illinois doctors and first responders that are in desperate need of items. For example, a Chicago-based life sciences industry association, is coordinating efforts from among their membership to donate much-needed medical supplies vital for our Illinois communities. Their contributions are much appreciated by us all. Many businesses and organizations have already reached out to DCEO to offer support, donations and assistance in any way they can. Not surprisingly, during this challenge Illinoisans are stepping up and pulling together. Under the leadership of Erin Guthrie, Director, the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recognizes the tremendous impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having, not only on businesses, but our communities and families as well. ***As of : Illinois DCEO is calling for your support in donations of PPE items*** Look into the resource partners in the Counseling and Training section on page 9.
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Quality, free counseling to help you navigate this uncertain economic time? The Small Business Debt Relief Program starting on page 6 could help. To ease your fears about keeping up with payments on your current or potential SBA loan? Look into an Emergency Economic Injury Grant starting on page 7. The Paycheck Protection Program starting on page 2 might be right for you.Ī quick infusion of a smaller amount of cash to cover you right now?

Struggling to get started? The following questions might help point you in the right direction.Ĭapital to cover the cost of retaining employees? You can view the CARES Act Guide to see information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address these needs, as well as some additional tax provisions that ar e outside the scope of SBA. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain non-profits and other employers. The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. The information our center has at this time (as of ) is as follows: Our focus at the SBDC is providing our small businesses, lenders, and other small business stakeholders with information that reflects the actual program implementation of the legislation with associated rules and requirements. However, it is premature to discuss program implementation specifics of the CARES Act because that work is still being done and program details may change. The federal agencies involved are working diligently to get program rules and processes in place to small businesses as soon as possible. AltaMed’s services include HIV testing, HIV specialty care, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and other prevention services, along with support services for those living with HIV including behavioral health and case management.***As of : The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress***Īdditional detailed information will be communicated in the days to come on the CARES Act.
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This series highlights those struggles and encourages the community to recognize the resiliency that exists in all.įor nearly 30 years, AltaMed has been one of the largest HIV/AIDS care providers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, serving Latino, multi-ethnic and underserved communities. Stigma and shame continue to be the greatest obstacle for persons living with HIV. Now in its second season, Sin Vergüenza highlights the importance of obtaining HIV medical treatment and support for disclosure and acceptance of dealing with a diagnosis. It was designed as an educational tool to draw in audiences and provoke discussion on HIV prevention and treatment nationwide.ĪltaMed’s English and Spanish telenovela web-series Sin Vergüenza (Without Shame) was developed to address the impact HIV has on the Latino community. With a vision to increase HIV awareness and reduce HIV stigma, AltaMed created and produced this one of a kind bilingual telenovela filled with drama and suspense. Sin Vergüenza is a thought provoking, cutting edge drama that uses storytelling to tackle shame and stigma associated with HIV within the Latino community.
