United Way of Brazoria CountyMay 2020 | Issue 27

NEWSLETTER

Greetings!

United Way of Brazoria County (UWBC) celebrates all that you and the hundreds of othervolunteers, advocates, and donors do everyday to progress the mission of UWBC topromote a higher quality of life in our communities.

We thank you deeply and ask that you become a digital advocate for the UWBC missionjust as you are in your daily life.

Click the links below to like and follow UWBC on all of our social media pagesFACEBOOKLINKEDINTWITTERINSTAGRAM: @uwbrazoriacoFLICKRYOU TUBE

Consider a gift to the Community Impact FUNDSign-up to become a VOLUNTEEREncourage a friend to sign-up for our NEWSLETTER

We are grateful you have joined the fight for the health, education, and financial stabilityof every person in Brazoria County. We couldn't do it without you.

Sincerely,The United Way of Brazoria County Staff

We want to say thank you to all of ourdonors for their generous contributionsduring this difficult time and always. Withyour help, we're able to continue helping theresidents of Brazoria County who need itmost.

We are still here if you need us. Please calland or leave a message and someone willcall you back at their earliest opportunity, orcontact Jennifer Ford, CommunityEngagement Director, jford@uwbc.org.

Hours of Operation:M-Th: 7:30am - 5:00pm

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UNITED WAY OF BRAZORIA COUNTY IS HERE TO HELPUNITED WAY OF BRAZORIA COUNTY IS HERE TO HELPWe have funds available to those who need assistance

Have you or someone you know beenaffected by COVID-19? Lost wages, job loss,hours cut? We want to let you know United

Way of Brazoria County is here to help. We created a COVID-19 fund for direct assistance to helpcommunity residents with financial relief if they have lost a job, lost hours and or childcare, etc., due toCOVID-19.

As of today, we have raised $86,922.00. With these monies,we will be able to assist many residentsthroughout Brazoria County.

If you know of an individual or a family struggling to make ends meet due to COVID-19, please havethem contact our office at 979-849-9402 and speak to a case manager. We're here to support thosewho have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. These are neighbors who have lost their wages andtips. Families struggling to pay their bills. Children who are missing school lunches. Individualsexperiencing homelessness who have been shut out of other services.

From experience, we know when this community comes together, it can overcome challenges of greatmagnitude.

As always, thank you for supporting United Way of Brazoria County during these uncertain times!

These are challenging times. But even as we facemore uncertainty, we have the power to creategood.

On May 5, for #GivingTuesdayNow, we askedpeople like you to give back to people in ourcommunity impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.

#GivingTuesdayNowEvery year people come together on the Tuesdayafter the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday forGivingTuesday, a global generosity movement. Asan emergency response to the unprecedentedneed caused by COVID-19, we joined nonprofitsand individuals around the world in a special#GivingTuesdayNow event.

It's Not Too Late - Here's How to HelpBy giving to the United Way of Brazoria CountyCOVID-19 Relief Fund, you give the opportunity tomake a significant difference in the lives of peopleaffected by COVID-19.

When our community comes together it ispowerful. Your donation can drive powerful,positive change.

Thank you in advance for giving our communityhope in this time of uncertainty.

THANK YOU TO FRONTLINE WORKERSTHANK YOU TO FRONTLINE WORKERS8 Ways you can say thank you too

Nurses. Doctors. Grocery store employees.Delivery drivers. Warehouse workers. Firstresponders. Truck drivers. Cleaners. There are somany people who are on the frontlines of theCOVID-19 outbreak. They continue to help keepour community safe and the world running. Tohonor and celebrate their ongoing sacrifice, let’ssay thank you!

From all of us at UWBC, thank you to theessential workers who have tirelessly andbravely continued to do their jobs. We want toshow the world that UWBC is United for frontlineworkers!

8 Ways to Say Thank YouThere are many ways to say thank you. Below aresome ideas our staff put together. Choose one – ormore – so frontline workers can know how muchour community appreciates them!

1. Donate a mealEveryone loves a free meal. If you are thinkingabout donating a meal, be sure to coordinate withthe location so your delivery can be doneefficiently and safely.

2. Make a sign for your window or front yard

Donate TodayDonate Today

CERTIFICATE OF CONGRESSIONALCERTIFICATE OF CONGRESSIONALRECOGNITIONRECOGNITIONKeeping our community safe

We are honored to receive a Certificate ofCongressional Recognition from CongressmanPete Olson for our efforts serving our communityduring the Covid-19 Pandemic.

For more information and resources regardingCovid-19 and how we can help, click the buttonsbelow.

We are here for YOU.

COVID-19 UpdatesCOVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 FactsheetCOVID-19 Factsheet

Community Partner NeedsCommunity Partner Needs

MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL OF USMENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL OF USWe're here to help

Right now social distancing practices can lead toincreased feelings of fear, anxiety, depression,boredom, anger, frustration, irritability and evenstigmatization for people who are sick or have

Make someone’s commute to work brighter byposting a sign in your window or front yard tellingfrontline workers how much they mean to ourcommunity. This is a great project for kids!

3. Be kindEssential workers who are keeping grocery,convenience and pharmacy stores open see largegroups of people every day. Tell them thank you,wear a protective mask, keep your distance fromemployees and be kind to team members andother customers. These small acts can helpworkers feel appreciated and safer at their jobs.

4. Share a message on social mediaAs we all keep our physical distance, connectingonline has become even more important. Usingsocial media is a great way to thank frontlineworkers. You can tag people you know or send ageneral message using the hashtags#FrontlineLove, #FrontlineHeroes, #COVIDHeroesor #InThisTogether.

5. Leave items for delivery workersDelivery workers are putting in long hours andmany find it hard to get to the store. Help them byleaving items such as water bottles, toilet paper,hand sanitizer, snacks and other essentials thatwill get them through their day or save them a tripto the store.

6. Email Congress During this time of uncertainty and economiccrisis, many people, including those still working,need a boost to make ends meet. Vital serviceslike 211, the Earned Income Tax Credit and ChildTax Credit, and SNAP can provide relief forfrontline workers – and others – in need. You canask your representative to increase funding forthese services.

7. Join a daily salute Across the world, many communities are nowdoing a daily salute to frontline workers bylighting candles, applauding, cheering, howling orsounding horns at a certain time of day.

8. Stay at homeThe most important thing you can do to thankfrontline workers is to stay home. When we allstay home, we limit the spread of COVID-19. Solimit outings to essential trips to the grocery store,medical appointments, picking up prescriptions,walking pets and helping the vulnerable. Whenoutside, use social distancing to stay at least sixfeet away from others.

Even though we are apart, we can still be United.Let’s show frontline workers that we are in thistogether!

COVID-19 TESTING FACILITIESCOVID-19 TESTING FACILITIESTesting based on symptoms

been exposed to someone with COVID-19. All ofthese factors can impact mental health.

Yet too many people are hesitant to talk abouttheir mental health or seek help. Studies showthat one in five adults experience mental illness,yet less than half receive the support they need.

At United Way of Brazoria County, we work withpartners across our community to help provideaccess to quality, affordable healthcare andensure that our communities get the mentalhealth resources they need.

Our community is more than just a number. Joinus in changing the conversation around mentalhealth.

Get HelpGet Help

DON'T FORGET TO BE COUNTED!DON'T FORGET TO BE COUNTED!Ways to cope and deal with stress

People across America are keeping theircommunities safe and healthy by staying home orproviding essential services. You can still makesure to respond to the #2020census online, byphone, or through the mail. It's just another wayto do your part to help keep your communitystrong.

Get Counted TodayGet Counted Today

GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDERSGOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDERSNo more than 10 for socialgatherings

As of ____, there are __ total reported cases inBrazoria County; ___ active cases, ___recovered,and __ deceased. This does not include the 128transferred COVID-19 inmates.

Prior arrangements MUST be made at eachfacility in order to be seen. All visits are treated asregular provider visits. Evaluation includesappropriate testing based on patient symptoms.

Testing FacilitiesTesting Facilities

STRUGGING TO COVER BASIC NEEDSSTRUGGING TO COVER BASIC NEEDSSurvey by Data for Progress

The financial impact of the coronavirus ishitting Americans hard: 33 percentof voters have already lost their job, beenfurloughed, placed on temporary leave, orhad hours reduced, with 41 percent of thosewho’ve lost a job already reporting havingtrouble covering basic costs.

A recent survey by Data for Progress shows that41% of people who lost jobs due to #COVID19 arealready struggling to cover basic costs.

#MeetALICE - a large and growing population.Read the full report at the button below.

Read FullRead FullReportReport

COVID-19 FAQCOVID-19 FAQYour frequently asked questions -

We are excited about the Governor's phasedreopening of Texas. However, at this time, theGovernor's Executive Orders do not allow forsocial gatherings of more than 10 people.Therefore, at this point, no social gatherings ofmore than 10 people are permitted.

The sponsoring of large events that would drawmore than 10 people are not permitted at thistime by the Governor's Executive Orders.

We look forward to seeing our friends andneighbors and hope for a full reopening soon!

For any questions, please call the Office of theGovernor at (512) 463-2000.

Order to Open TexasOrder to Open Texas

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We all have a lot of questions about Covid-19.Brazoria County officials have put together a FAQpage where you can find most of your questions -answered.

Questions regarding:Testing facilitiesNumber of casesAntibodies testingClosures and more

Click the button below for more information. Youcan also call the Brazoria County Covid-19 CallCenter.

For Health Related Calls: 979-864-2167Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pmSaturday 9am-2pm

For Non-Health Related Calls: 979-864-1898Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pmSaturday 10am - 2pm

COVID-19COVID-19FAQFAQ

COMMUNITY EVENTS ANDCOMMUNITY EVENTS ANDRESOURCES, VOLUNTEERRESOURCES, VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIES, AND JOB OPENINGSOPPORTUNITIES, AND JOB OPENINGSJoin Our Community!

We have so many great things going on aroundBrazoria County! Don't miss out on these

DIAL 2-1-1 TO GET HELPDIAL 2-1-1 TO GET HELPReal people, expert help

These three numbers can offer a lot of help.During this global crisis, 211 has responded tothousands of calls, texts and emails and providedhelp that people in our community need.

It’s all because when people contact 211 they getcaring, expert help. The real people—trained 211specialists—on the other end of the 24/7 hotlineidentify the root causes of a client’s problems andconnect them to local resources.

upcoming events and volunteer opportunitiesaround the county. Also, check out local jobopenings and share with family and friends.

Click the button below to see upcoming eventsand community resources, and make sure toshare with your colleagues, family, and friends!

Check out what's going onCheck out what's going onaround Brazoria County!around Brazoria County!

Need help finding food, paying utility bills,accessing childcare or other essential services?Dial 2-1-1 from any phone.

United, We WinUnited, We WinYOU aren't a volunteer. YOU are someone's hero.

United, We Win is a Facebook group dedicated to connecting you with the local causesand volunteer opportunities that you are passionate about. Join this group to stayinformed about the great work happening in Brazoria County and to learn how you can bea part of it.

When you join the fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person inour community, we all win.

To join the United, We Win Facebook group, CLICK HERE.

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