COVID-19 Response Fund Media Coverage
5/19/2020 - Thurston Talk
Thurston County Rental Help During COVID-19
5/9/2020 - The Olympian
Opinion: Community Action Council is a valued partner in getting donated funds to those in need
5/4/2020 - Thurston Talk
West Olympia Rotary Club Commits $65,000 to Thurston COVID-19 Response Efforts
5/3/2020 - The Olympian (subscription required to view)
Opinion: Thurston County needs to get more resources to those struggling to stay housed
4/13/2020 – The Olympian
Thurston business leaders take a collaborative approach to surviving COVID-19
4/12/2020 – The Olympian (subscription required to view)
If you are lucky enough not to need help, here are ways to help those who do
4/10/2020 – The Olympian
Thurston County Food Bank offers drive-through groceries at Saint Martin’s
4/10/2020 - The Daily Chronicle
Opinion: Voice of Voie: Schools Still a Vital Part of Community Despite Closures
4/8/2020 – The Daily Chronicle
United Way of Lewis County Distributes COVID-19 Relief Funds to Local Organizations
4/7/2020 – The Olympian
Olympia plans 4 virtual town halls to discuss COVID-19 resources
4/6/2020 – Thurston Talk
OlyFed donates $10,000 to the Thurston County COVID‐19 Response Fund
4/2/2020 – Daybreak with Jeff Slakey (Radio)
Joel Myer, PUD3. Mindie Reule, The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound.
4/2/2020 – KBKW
Grays Harbor Community Foundation Supporting Grays Harbor During Coronavirus Pandemic
3/29/2020 – The Olympian (subscription required to view)
Editorial: This health crisis will reveal what our community is made of
3/28/2020 – The Olympian
Need financial help because of coronavirus safety measures? Apply to the Thurston fund
3/27/2020 – The Olympian (subscription required to view)
Olympia City Council takes action on multiple fronts to provide financial relief
3/26/2020 – Thurston Talk
Thurston County Small Business Help During COVID-19 From Thurston EDC
3/24/2020 – Thurston Talk
3/23/2020 – The Daily Chronicle
Commentary: Assist United Way as It Again Rushes to the Forefront of Disaster Response
3/18/2020 – The Olympian
Thurston economic groups answering stream of calls from businesses closed by COVID-19
3/18/2020 – The Daily Chronicle
United Way of Lewis County, Community Foundation Announce COVID-19 Response Fund
3/18/2020– iFiberOne News Radio
3/18– Mason Web TV
Mason County COVID-19 Response Fund Created
3/18/2020 – Nisqually Valley News
Organizations Partner to Establish Thurston County COVID-19 Response Fund
3/17/2020 – The Olympian
Community Foundation, United Way launch Thurston County COVID-19 Response Fund
3/17/2020 – Thurston Talk
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Community Foundation of South Puget Sound and United Way of Mason County announce closure of Mason County COVID-19 Response Fund
One year after inception, the Mason County COVID-19 Response Fund has closed. In total $154,000 in grants from this fund supported local nonprofits working to address the health and economic impacts of the pandemic and to help disproportionately affected individuals and families
Full PostSenior Services COVID-19 Response Keeps Local Seniors Safe and Connected
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a time of isolation and vulnerability for high-risk groups. However, with support from a generous community, Senior Services continues to make sure that local seniors remain cared for and connected.
Full PostMason County COVID-19 Response Fund Update
Mason County United Way and the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound have responded to COVID-19 with a respond fund that is supporting individuals and families that are the most disproportionately impacted by the economic fallout of the pandemic. So far, the Mason County COVID-19 Response Fund has distributed $44,500 and counting to targeted areas in Mason County where there is the most need. This includes community food banks, housing programs, and senior meal programs.
Full PostThurston County COVID-19 Response Fund Serves Local Needs
TOGETHER!’s shopping list for families in need included grocery items such as ramen, cereal, granola bars, pasta sauce, instant macaroni and cheese, canned fruits, vegetables, and chicken, as well as hygiene items such as powdered laundry detergent, diapers, baby wipes and formula. In normal times, these items would be easy to acquire, but these are not normal times.
Full PostSeniors and Infants Receive Help from Thurston County COVID-19 Response Fund
As our community continues to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, two organizations have come together to create the Thurston County COVID-19 Response Fund in support of vital nonprofits, individuals and vulnerable families. United Way of Thurston County (UWTC) and Community Foundation of South Puget Sound (CFSPS) launched the fund on March 16. They immediately received an influx of donations made by generous community members and businesses.
Full PostCOVID-19 Response Fund Media Coverage
Follow the media's coverage of our COVID-19 Response Funds in Thurston, Mason, and Lewis Counties.
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