Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update for April 7, 2020
MAMARONECK, New York, April 7, 2020 — We offer the following announcements for today, Tuesday, April 7:
Domestic Violence 24/7 Hotline & Resources from My Sisters’ Place
As has been widely reported, rates of domestic violence rise significantly during times of stress and uncertainty, and in the current crisis, many victims have no choice but to isolate themselves at home with an abuser. My Sisters’ Place (www.mspny.org) continues to make available free education, outreach, and confidential supportive and legal services for all who seek support from domestic violence and human trafficking. During the Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic, their shelter will remain open, and their 24/7 hotline will remain a source of information and support.
For more information, please visit the My Sisters’ Place website www.mspny.org and anyone seeking assistance, emergency shelter, or safety planning should call their 24/7 Hotline 800-298-7233.
My Sisters' Place is working hard to meet the needs of all who rely on them. While their work is more challenging due to the current circumstances, their staff is working around the clock to make sure that their shelter remains safe and healthy, their hotline remains operational, and their clients' needs are met.
Social Distancing - Keep Your Distance
During COVID-19 Pandemic we ask that all park goers use additional precautions to protect their health and safety and that of those around them. While solo exercise is okay, team sports (such as basketball, football, softball, and soccer) are not permitted in our parks at this time. Please maintain at least 6 feet of distance between yourself and others when outside and avoid congregating in groups. Stay safe and healthy!
Westchester County seeking volunteers to help Small Business Owners complete applications for Assistance Programs
Westchester County is seeking volunteers to help small business owners complete applications for SBA and Paycheck Protection Program assistance.
The Westchester County Office of Economic Development’s SBA Application Assistance Program is soliciting volunteers to help small businesses complete applications for the following programs:
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance,
- SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan, and
- Paycheck Protection Program applications.
Volunteers will be provided training on all aspects of the application process. Training will be developed and conducted in coordination with the SBA and Community Capital New York, a Community Development Financial Institution and SBA-lender. The training will be provided by webinar, and the materials and step-by-step application guides will be provided to the volunteers.
The volunteers will not be providing guidance/recommendations on which loan programs to apply for, but rather will be addressing specific questions on the application(s) selected by the applicant.
Anyone interested in volunteering to help should email EconomicDevelopment@westchestergov.com.
Have you Signed-Up for RoboCalls ("Swift 911 Notifications") from the Village of Mamaroneck?
We want to encourage all Village of Mamaroneck residents to take this opportunity now to sign-up for our RoboCall ("Swift911 Notification System"), in the event the Village needs to communicate special announcements quickly and directly to residents. Click this link - www.village.mamaroneck.ny.us/swift911 - or text SWIFT911 to 99538 to stay informed during emergency situations, important events and more. Alternatively, you can call Robert Ingenito, the Village's Public Information Officer, at (914) 825-8113. Leave a message on Robert's voicemail with your name and phone number and say that you want to be added to the Village’s robocall system. (When leaving your message, please be sure to spell your first name and last name.)
About the Village of Mamaroneck's Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Webpage & E-Newsletter
The Village of Mamaroneck has put together a Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage and e-newsletter with information for residents that brings together resources from our partners in the community (Mamaroneck School District and Rye Neck School District) as well as from the Town, County, State, and Federal levels of government. For more information, please visit: www.village.mamaroneck.ny.us/covid-19. To sign-up for the Village's e-newsletter, please visit www.village.mamaroneck.ny.us/subscribe, type (and confirm by re-typing) your email address at the top of the page, and select "Village News" at the top of the list. Alternatively, residents can email Robert Ingenito, the Village's Public Information Officer, at ringenito@vomny.org or call at (914) 825-8113. Whether sending an email or leaving a voice message, be sure to include your name and email address and say that you want to be added to the Village’s email list. (When leaving your message by phone, please be sure to spell your first name, your last name and your email address.)
For consideration in the "Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update" (which are typically sent M-F, between 4pm and 5pm), submissions are due by 12:00pm. Send submissions to ringenito@vomny.org. All submissions are edited for tone and content.
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