NAIOP Massachusetts Updates on COVID-19 + CRE
On March 10, 2020 Governor Baker declared a State of Emergency urging private sector employers, where possible, to limit or eliminate non-essential travel and larger meetings. To ensure member health and safety, all NAIOP in-person events will be rescheduled or held virtually until further notice. NAIOP Massachusetts would like to serve as a resource on issues affecting the CRE industry. We are in constant contact with state officials on this issue and we are actively working to find solutions that address both the long and short-term impacts of this crisis. Have an idea you would like to share or a challenge that needs to be addressed in response to this crisis? Contact NAIOP’s CEO Tamara Small or Government Affairs Associate Anastasia Nicolaou.
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PPE Procurement and Donation Program
Ongoing Blood Shortage & Need for Blood Donation Sites |
As you are aware, the COVID-19 virus has caused the cancellation of blood drives across the Commonwealth. There is an urgent need now for patients with chronic conditions and trauma, as well as ensuring an adequate blood and blood product supply going forward. The Governor has deemed “Blood and plasma donors and the employees of the organizations that operate and manage related activities” as an essential service. Donating is a necessity to supply the hospitals with the blood our neighbors require. Donating blood is safe and people should not hesitate to give. In addition, there is a need for community blood drive sites in the eastern part of the state. Identifying donation sites is vital to meet the demand as we go forward. Your local knowledge, suggestions of sites, and potential partners are crucial to meeting the needs of our neighbors who need blood and blood products.
Additionally, communities of color face unique health challenges in Boston and beyond. The American Red Cross of Massachusetts has a critical need for African American blood donors to support sickle cell patients during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you are able to donate please sign up.
To schedule a new blood drive contact Bill Forsyth at (617) 699-3808.
Those who are healthy, feeling well and eligible to give blood or platelets, are urged to make an appointment to donate as soon as possible by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Additionally, communities of color face unique health challenges in Boston and beyond. The American Red Cross of Massachusetts has a critical need for African American blood donors to support sickle cell patients during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you are able to donate please sign up.
To schedule a new blood drive contact Bill Forsyth at (617) 699-3808.
Those who are healthy, feeling well and eligible to give blood or platelets, are urged to make an appointment to donate as soon as possible by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
COVID-19 Massachusetts Relief Fund
On April 6, Governor Charlie Baker and First Lady Lauren Baker announced the launch of the COVID-19 Massachusetts Relief Fund. It is designed to support organizations assisting Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents, frontline health care workers, and other essential service providers. Donations are needed and encouraged.
Boston Equity COVID-19 Emergency Fund
The Boston Equity COVID-19 Emergency Fund was created to support Black and Latinx-owned small businesses during this difficult time. The Business Equity COVID-19 Emergency Fund’s (BECEF) will provide no interest bridge loans and crisis response support teams to Massachusetts-based Black and Latinx businesses with revenues of at least $250,000. The BECEF will initially be seeded by the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation ($250,000), The Berkshire Bank Foundation ($200,000) and The Boston Foundation ($500,000) and there is a goal of raising an additional $4 - $9 million. If organizations or individuals are interested in contributing to the COVID-19 Impact Fund, please reach out to Orlando C. Watkins, Boston Foundation Vice President of Programs, at (617) 338-2291, or Glynn Lloyd, FBE Executive Director at (617) 828-4228.
Heading Home COVID-19 Relief Fund
Heading Home has created a COVID-19 Relief Fund to assist in increasing support of the 500+ households in their care. Donations will go towards food and water for 1,000 people, cleaning supplies, essential household items, emotional support provided by Heading Home's case managers, and increased check-ins for all clients.
Post updated December 22, 2020 at 3:50pm ET