From the very beginning of the pandemic, addressing inequity has been a central focus for the COVID-19 Community Response Fund, said Mark Stuart, president and CEO of The San Diego Foundation. This grant funding will infuse our Black, Latinx and Asian small business community with much-needed financial support at a critical moment.
The three organizations receiving $100,000 were selected by the leadership council for the COVID-19 Community Response Fund because of their deep roots and relationships among San Diego s business community. San Diego s underrepresented businesses were already challenged by cash flow on a good day, and now during the pandemic they are facing mounting obstacles to stay afloat, said Donna DeBerry, president and CEO of the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce. This charitable support will get money into the hands of our historically-disadvantaged businesses to help them keep the lights on, pay rent and remain in operation.