COVID-19 Information and Resources
The Jennings Co. EDC strives to keep you informed, connected, and supported through the COVID-19 pandemic. This weekly newsletter will share pertinent national, state, and local information as it becomes
available.
Federal Government Information
U.S. CARES Act
(Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security)
Official Text
What the CARES Act Means
Rep. Todd Young Assistance Toolkit
U.S. ADMINISTRATION
Social Distancing Extended to Apr. 30
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
COVID-19 Map & Statistics (10am updates)
Industry and Small Business Resources
Indiana Department on Workforce Development Coronavirus Information
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application
SBA Paycheck Protection Program
OSHA COVID-19 Workplace Preparedness Information
Cornerstone Environmental Health and Safety Resource Letter
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus Federal Aid Programs
Facebook Small Business Grants – $100M available for up to 30,000 small businesses
Patronicity Small Business Program and Crowd Funding Resources
Indiana Economic Development Corporation COVID-19 Resources
Indiana Small Business Development Center – Business Owner’s Response to COVID-19 (YouTube)
Response Effort
Purdue University Manufacturing Extension Partnership – COVID-19 Critical PPE Manufacturing Portal
Purdue University Manufacturing Extension Partnership – MFG Community Discussion Forum
Community Resources
Jennings County Restaurant Guide
WiFi Open Networks:
Xfinity WiFi hotspots (out-of-home) available for free
Tripton Park (North Vernon)
First Marion Baptist Church (Commiskey)
Food & Funding Resources:
Good Samaritan Food Pantry
Drive-thru distribution Tues-Fri 10am – 4pm, Sat 8am – 12pm
**To volunteer, contact Ginger Miller at 812-352-0500
Large Distribution on April 11, 2020 (Details forthcoming)
Coordinating Council – Request assistance by contacting Township Trustee
Jennings County Schools: Meal Distribution on Thursday, April 2nd
5 breakfast & 5 lunches for each child under 18yrs (does not have to be school age)
11:00am-1:00pm at all elementary schools & high school
5:00-6:00pm at the Middle School
Volunteer Opportunities
Jennings County School Meal Distribution: 4:30-7:00pm to distribute food at JCMS
Contact Jeff Walker for more information (walke526@purdue.edu OR 859-553-4117)
Good Samaritan Food Pantry: Needs include food sorting & distribution, food donations
Contact Ginger Miller for information (812-352-0500 OR gsfoodpantrynv@gmail.com)
United Way: Donate to the Relief Fund: United Way Relief Fund
Sign up to volunteer by visiting www.jcunitedway.com
CARES Act Toolkit (Senator Todd Young)
Support for Individuals/Families
FAQ About Relief Payments
Student Loan Repayment Relief
Most federal student loan payments suspended until Sept. 30, 2020