By TOMMY REZAC
St. Joseph Post
COVID-19 has had a significant financial impact on people all across the United States and the world.
Millions of Americans lost their jobs, and therefore, struggled to pay for basic needs like rent and utility bills. Buchanan County was no exception.
The Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph has fielded an average of 200-300 calls per day from people in need of rental or utility assistance.
Rachael Bittiker, the director of community development and public relations for CAP St. Joe, says the stimulus payments, including the $1,400 in the latest round of COVID relief from Congress, helps temporarily.