| | | | From all of us at the Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund, we first hope that all our community is staying safe and healthy during these trying and unprecedented times. The impact of this coronavirus crisis are real, whether it is lives lost, businesses affected or simply the inability to be close to those we care about when we want to be. However, during this time, we also know that the core premise of PGCSIF is being proven, which is that there is nothing wrong in Prince George’s County that cannot be fixed by what is right with Prince George’s County. And what is most right with our home that we love is our people. Our people who are doing wellness calls for senior citizens just to make sure they are safe, our people who are doing virtual mentoring with children who may not be getting that in their day to day lives, our people who are looking to create new services to solve the new everyday problems affecting us and our people in positions of power trying to do right by the public during this time. Our newly named 2020 Forty Under 40 Honorees are proof of that, please take a look at this amazing list of people and they will give you the same hope that they give me.
As we continue to watch this situation unfold, please know that the Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund will remain active and find ways to serve our County in ways that are safe and still impactful. Look for future updates in the coming days and weeks on our activities.
In recent days, there has been a debate about the term “social distancing” which refers to the practice of creating space between ourselves and others to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. What has been said recently by many and that I agree with is that what we need right now is “physical distancing” but increased “social closeness.” Here in Prince George’s, each of us needs to work even harder than ever before to make sure that we maintain our bonds of fellowship with our loved ones, our neighbors and even those we don’t know as well as we should. At the Fund, we seek to do everything we can to ensure that after this crisis that our County is stronger and closer than ever.
Best,
Chike Aguh
Chair, Advisory Board Chair
Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund
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The Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund is proud to announce our 2020 Forty under 40 honorees. Their accomplishments and service to our county are what is going to lead us out of the extraordinary times that we are in. These 40 individuals make us proud to Prince Georgians. Visit our WEBSITE to see the full list. In the coming days and as we monitor the current situation, we will share more about our extraordinary Forty under 40 Honorees and our plans to celebrate them. |
| | | TIMELY TIPS FOR LIVING DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME: COVID-19 |
| Information and updates about COVID-19, in addition to preparation and actions taken by the Prince George’s County Government, are available at health.mypgc.us/coronavirus.
Residents can also call the County’s Health Department coronavirus hotline with questions or concerns at 301-883-6627. |
| The District of Columbia (DC) Medical Reserve Corps
The District of Columbia (DC) Medical Reserve Corps (DC MRC) supports the DC Department of Health (DC Health) in its role as lead for public health and medical emergency preparedness, response and recovery by recruiting, training, and deploying medical and non-medical volunteers to assist with planned events and emergencies.
Complete the Online Registration Form Today
WHO: The DC MRC is open to medical and non-medical volunteers 18 years of age and older. Whether you are retired, active in your profession, a community member, or a student, we need your assistance in the DC MRC. Volunteers receive free training. There is a growing need for volunteers with medical experience.
WHEN: Volunteers receive free training and then are asked to be available on an as-needed basis. You could be asked to volunteer on weekends, late at night or first thing in the morning.
WHERE: DC volunteers may be deployed to events on the National Mall, to a District recreation center or shelter, or to a public health site.
WHY: We need our DC MRC volunteers to:
- Provide medical screening and support in mass care settings.
- Assist with patient tracking at planned events.
- Support medical countermeasures (MCM) distribution and dispensing activities.
- Provide assistance with planned and unplanned public health activities.
HOW: By signing up to be a DC MRC volunteer, you will gain valuable emergency preparedness knowledge and experience though training, exercises, and real-world events. You will train and work alongside DC government agencies, federal partners, non-governmental agencies, and community partners.
Complete the Online Registration Form Today We hope you will consider becoming a DC MRC volunteer. For more information, please visit National MRC Program or contact the DC MRC Coordinator at 202-671-4222.
Service Contact: Plans, Logistic & Training Division of HEPRA Contact Phone: (202) 671-4222 Contact Fax: (202) 671-0707 Contact TTY: 711 Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm |
| | Maryland Closures: Please be aware of mandatory closings around our State, including shopping malls, fitness centers, and government buildings. Additionally, public gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited.
Up-to-date information can be found at: https://governor.maryland.gov/marylandunites/ #PGCCOVID19 #MarylandUnites #StayHomeSaveLives Tenga en cuenta los cierres obligatorios en todo nuestro estado, incluidos los centros comerciales, los gimnasios y los edificios gubernamentales. Además, se prohíben las reuniones públicas de más de 10 personas.
Puede encontrar información actualizada en: https://governor.maryland.gov/marylandunites/ #PGCCOVID19 #MarylandUnites #StayHomeSaveLives
Small Business Loans Small businesses in Prince George’s County are eligible for the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, providing up to $2 million in working capital loans. To learn more and apply, please visit: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ #PGCCOVID19 |
| | | | | PGCSIF’s mission is to build social capital and invest in new ways of solving old challenges in Prince George’s County. |
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