GB Magazine May 2020 | Page 20

Stewardship The San Diego Foundation Maximizing Your Charitable Giving In The COVID-19 Crisis Donate to the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund which provides nonprofits funding for needs like food assistance for seniors, children and families; housing assistance; and emergency equipment for hospitals and first responders. I n response to the COVID-19 coronavirus health crisis, a coalition of philanthropy, government and business partners joined together to create the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund. The Fund is rapidly deploying resources into the community to support San Diegans impacted by this global pandemic and the economic consequences of the coronavirus outbreak. The Fund is hosted and administered at The San Diego Foundation and is providing critical resources and support for those impacted by the global pandemic. Grantmaking from the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund focuses on food security, other essential living expenses, emergent needs, and rent and utility payment support. The fund is also providing interest- free loans for nonprofit organizations to provide business and community service continuity. Child Development Associates 20 GBSAN.COM | MAY 2020 “Government aid is providing some relief in this crisis, but the needs of our communities are vast and nonprofit services are filling those gaps in support,” Mark Stuart, President & CEO