Resources for the Community: Covid-19 and Racial Injustice

Breaking down the CARES Act: 7 helpful resources on the stimulus bill, nonprofit resources and a tax summary, and more.

The CARES Act made changes in the tax law that encourages gifts to churches and charities. Read what this means for your giving.
Read 19 simple ways to love your neighbor right now to support community and foster relationships, even if high-risk or confined at home
Review a list of local (Wisconsin) that are serving those affected by COVID-19 as well as 20+ National charities on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle
Give Essential: Connecting essential workers to essential items. Send a package of household items you already own to an essential worker in your own city—without leaving your home.
Why is race still an issue in America? Phil Vischer – creator of Veggie Tales – turned a popular podcast into a 17-minute video on race in America.

A CAP (Corporate Assistance Program) enables your company to follow God’s calling to help employees and others that are going through hard times. Email Linda for more information and learn more from Helping Hands, a CAP strategic partner.
Employ Milwaukee will deploy 100+ Community Resource Navigators into the community to support humanitarian efforts. Businesses can apply to be host sites and individuals can apply to be employed on a CRN team.
Published summaries:
- Coronavirus Small Business Survival Guide from the US Chamber of Commerce
- CARES Act – Relevant Tax Summary from the National Law Review
- Business leaders should consult with their attorney regarding eligibility.

We Race Ahead: A sermon series for urban & suburban churches that promotes unity and online small group studies with other city/suburban churches while allowing various communities to wrestle with topics needed for tangible change.
Article: 19 ways to help your church thrive during COVID-19
Employ Milwaukee will deploy 100+ Community Resource Navigators into the community. These temporary positions pay up to $17/hour. Nonprofits/churches can apply to be host sites and individuals can apply to join a CRN team.
MP Productions serves churches with mobile church set ups and outdoor worship. Email Brad Christiansen.
Many churches/nonprofits have Benevolence Funds that can be used to support church families or families in the community. Read best practices around how the church can use a Benevolence Fund. Feel free to share with your leadership.
Published summaries for nonprofits:
- Chronicle of Philanthropy: CARES Act on Nonprofit Loans, Grants and Universal Deduction
- Council of Nonprofits: Nonprofits and Coronavirus
Do you know of (or work for) an organization that needs help utilizing or setting up a way to accept charitable gifts online? If so, please email us.