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State of California Partners With Accomplished African-American Artist to Illustrate Importance of Wearing Masks to Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19
May 3, 2021 GMT
The State of California has partnered with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation to present the Masking Series by prominent African-American visual artist Jessica Wimbley as part of a campaign to reach disproportionately impacted communities throughout the state and raise awareness of the importance of wearing masks to stop the spread of COVID-19. (Photo: Business Wire)
The State of California has partnered with The Center at Sierra Health Foundation to present the Masking Series by prominent African-American visual artist Jessica Wimbley as part of a campaign to reach disproportionately impacted communities throughout the state and raise awareness of the importance of wearing masks to stop the spread of COVID-19. (Photo: Bu
Bank of America Delivers $1 Million in Local Grants Amid Pandemic
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With COVID-19 ravaging Fresno and Visalia, Bank of America responded by doubling its philanthropy and awarding $1 million to 42 local nonprofits and communities in 2020.
“By directing philanthropic capital locally, we can address the most immediate needs while helping our most vulnerable communities become more resilient and positioned for success moving forward.” Mark Riley, president, Fresno-Visalia region, Bank of America
The bank’s response to the pandemic focused on emergency response, food insecurity, community development, online education, and personal protective equipment for essential workers, including farmworkers, according to a company news release.
FRESNO â To support communities amid the ongoing pandemic, Bank of America has awarded $1,009,300 to 42 local nonprofits and communities across the Fresno/Visalia region in 2020, focusing on emergency response, food insecurity, community development and virtual education. In addition to this philanthropic capital, which is double its giving in 2019, Bank of America also donated 374,000 PPE masks and 800 8-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer to farmworkers and other essential workers in the region.
This year, notable philanthropic investments included grants that enabled the Fresno Mission to buy a refrigerated van that will help it expand its food collection efforts and feed more people in need, helped Poverello House acquire comfortable temporary housing that will provide beds for 60 people per night, and supported Community Medical Center in relaunching its employee assistance program providing emergency grants to its frontline workers.
Where the San Francisco Bay Area rent market stands at the outset of 2021
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The Sacramento region was a big draw for renters looking to leave the Bay Area in 2020, new data indicates.Paul Chinn / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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Christopher Beale (left) and Reagan Rockzsfforde unpack in their new S.F. apartment after moving from Oakland last month.Santiago Mejia / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
Over the past year, Bay Area rental prices have plummeted at a historic pace as people fled the ultra-pricey market during the pandemic. But data shows that many didn’t look too far away for their next home.