Cape Cod residents and businesses affected by COVID-19 could see relief from a generous local source.
The Major Crisis Relief Fund is a relatively new charity whose mission is to provide funding in the wake of a disaster. As Cape Cod faces an uncertain future in the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic, MCRF is stepping forward to provide financial aid.
According to MCRF Managing Director Judy Walden Scarafile, the Fund prepares for and responds to weather-related and man-made disasters. "We have fortunately dodged the impact of devastating hurricanes and blizzards the last several years, but the mission of MCRF includes response to public health crises, which is why we are mobilizing in earnest right now."
"We are in a fluid situation, and are prepared to be flexible in meeting requests for financial needs," added Scarafile. "Right now, however, in response to the closing of schools and retail outlets, businesses running remotely, and spiking healthcare concerns, we are focusing on a broad spectrum of immediate needs, including loss of income, need for food, and need for medical care."
As part of this outreach effort, MCRF is collaborating with the Barnstable County Regional Emergency Planning Committee, the Cape Cod Foundation, and other groups.
To learn more about donating to support this effort, visit majorcrisisrelieffund.org/donate, call 508-778-7107, or email mcrf@needyfund.org.
For information regarding assistance, criteria for funding, and volunteering, see website updates on majorcrisisrelieffund.org.
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