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UnOpen Studios Calls for Artists
To support Sacramento-area artists and galleries during the COVID-19 health crisis, UnOpen Studios has announced a Call for Artists.
UnOpen Studios, co-founded by D. Oldham Neath (otherwise known as The Art Lady), gives the visual arts community a creative outlet for stress relief during these uncertain times, and offers the public an opportunity to explore and support local artists and their crafts.
Marketing Your Small Business or Community in This Time of the COVID-19
We're living through unprecedented times of fear and uncertainty and, yet, life and business must go on. For local businesses and communities facing the threat of significantly reduced foot traffic--and sales-- it's hard to know exactly how to proceed.
I won't pretend to have a proven formula for a time like this but I'll make a few suggestions below to help you, your business, and your customers and clients navigate this time.
Urgent Call for Blood Donations
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage—due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the COVID-19 health crisis—and is looking for healthy individuals to donate now.
The Red Cross has implemented precautions to ensure the safety of donors and staff. Healthy individuals can donate in areas that have issued shelter-in-place declarations. “Donating blood is a safe process and people should not hesitate to give or receive blood or platelets,” states the Red Cross.
Federal Disaster Loans for Small Businesses
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Recreational Tennis Amid Coronavirus?
The information has been produced based on the latest information available to us by national tennis associations. Following state directive, all tennis clubhouses and similar social facilities should be closed.
Courts, however, can remain open for use to help ensure people remain active, subject to strict social distancing and hygiene practices being employed.
City-led Coalition to Raise Funds for Economic Relief
The city of Sacramento just announced a new fundraising effort to help small businesses, families, nonprofits and homeless individuals amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced the new fundraising campaign Monday morning, alongside community groups that will administer parts of the relief effort. The coalition includes Sierra Health Foundation, United Way California Capital Region, the Central Labor Council, the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce and Sacramento Area Congregations Together.
