Bull City Strong is a community-based partnership to reduce the increased risk of contracting, being hospitalized, and dying from COVID-19 among Black, Hispanic, and other historically marginalized populations in Durham County. MORE DETAILS About Say Something Strong Bull City Strong is seeking applications from artists, journalists, and social influencers for Say Something Strong, a project to share stories of […]
About the Program The Business Recovery Grant Program will issue a one-time payment to an eligible North Carolina business that experienced a significant economic loss due to COVID-19. The application period closes January 31, 2022. APPLY HERE Two types of grants will be available to an eligible business that suffered an economic loss of at least […]
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives low-income households a discount on internet services so they don’t have to decide between purchasing broadband and other necessities as they work and learn at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how to enroll in the program, administered by the Federal Communications Commission. There is no fee to apply for the program. Households […]
There’s a pandemic, but life still goes on. What do you do if you need to have your washer or stove fixed? Bringing fresh, outdoor air into your home helps keep virus particles from accumulating inside. If it’s safe to do so, open doors and windows as much as you can to bring in fresh, outdoor air. […]
Wearing a mask can pose special challenges for children with autism, but there are ways to make it easier! Sesame Street has created videos to help children with autism adapt to wearing face masks and other realities of living through a pandemic. Read More: New Rent and Utility Assistance Program For North […]
Make your plan to vote! Join “Voting During A Pandemic” webinar Tuesday 9/15 at 6pm. Learn about: – Requesting a ballot and voting by mail in North Carolina – In-person voting options & safeguards Voting During a Pandemic With a month to go before North Carolinians begin in-person voting in the 2020 General Election, […]
Different times call for different measures. And COVID-19 has led to A LOT of different measures. The latest change is coming from fast food chain KFC. The chicken chain is changing up their “Finger Lickin’ Good” slogan during the pandemic. According to the company, the 64-year old slogan isn’t gone forever. The company says it […]
Due to demand and an ability to respond to that demand, Wake County Public Health has added several testing slots and dates to its COVID-19 testing efforts for at-risk groups. On Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5, testing has been expanded to accommodate up to 250 people per day at the Wake County Commons […]
Our North Carolina lawmakers are trying to decide if they will allow restaurants to sell mixed alcoholic drinks while they are closed to dine-in customers. If approved, this would only be allowed during the pandemic. Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark YouTube: The Karen Clark
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina has been approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program, to help families purchase food for children impacted by school closings due to COVID-19. NCDHHS is working to operationalize the program and families will begin to receive this benefit in coming weeks. “So many families […]
Since we’re all supposed to be at home right now, which means there are fewer cars on the street and fewer accidents. As a result, some car insurance companies are offering discounts. Facebook: The Karen Clark Instagram: @TheKarenClark Twitter/Snapchat: @The_KarenClark YouTube: The Karen Clark
We want to make sure you take advantage of all of the free opportunities that have arisen during this pandemic. That’s why we’re telling you about free photography classes from Nikon! Traditionally, these classes are between $15 and $50 each. Source: In His Image Photography / In His Image PhotographyFacebook: […]
