Toolbox 05.07.20

THE FUTURE IS HERE

Normally, the Transportation Agency for Monterey County helps find ways to get us to and from work. Now, they’re helping us work from home, with a four-part webinar series for employees and employers. The first session is titled “Remote Management: Getting the most from your employees during the pandemic and beyond.”

REMEMBER THE CHILDREN

As Gov. Gavin Newsom gets ready for a partial reopening of the economy, he’s said one necessity is to build out the childcare system, a crucial step in getting the workforce available to return to work. The California Department of Social Services has launched a long-awaited new portal to locate childcare providers.

CITY SAVIORS

The city of Marina’s two Covid-19 relief funds are now accepting applications. Business loans are for up to $10,000 each, and residential loans are up to $2,000 each for applicants who qualify. Read about eligibility and requirements on the city’s website.

SEA LEVEL RISING

Coronavirus has put governments into crisis mode, but there is still long-term planning to do. City of Monterey officials are accepting public input on strategies to adapt their transportation network to a rising sea level, and will conduct this workshop online.

VETERAN SUPPORT

The Veterans Resource Center has helped veterans through a variety of crises and the Covid-19 pandemic is no different. They are still accepting new clients at all of their residential programs and Supportive Services for Veteran Families program, which promotes housing stability through a variety of services.

SPORTS SEASON

The staff of the Monterey Sports Center is conducting a survey to get feedback from the public on what services to offer when they reopen.

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