Ft. Worth Church and Nonprofit Leaders update 4-16-2020

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  • Information to Help and Protect Seniors:

Inspector general warns about new Social Security benefit suspension scam

Collaborative new program to serve seniors during COVID-19 crisis


  • North Texas Cares – Grant Application site for nonprofits:

They are creating a pool based on crisis/critical needs and funding that is available. They are selecting what they are assessing as the most critical and allocating funds to those organizations first. Grants are NOT guaranteed. But, I think its worth applying if your nonprofit is providing emergency services. Please be patient with them if you apply. Link: https://northtexascares.org


  • Responding to Needs of Workers and Employers

Link: County Judge Quarterly (PDF w/ resource links)


  • Trauma (TBRI) Trainings for congregants, nonprofits and volunteers:

Serve those with PTSD and complex trauma by learning Trauma Informed Care. My team and I along with hundreds of others in our community have benefited from these trainings. Whether you are interacting with a trafficking or domestic violence victim or a veteran with PTSD, being Trauma Informed is valuable.

Free TBRI training (KARYN PURVIS INSTITUTE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT) – Trauma Informed Care (PTSD) Free Access: TBRI 101 Link here


  • Human Trafficking does not stop because of COVID19.

UnBound is offering some educational trainings to help combat trafficking in our communities. Link: UnBound Human trafficking training (PDF of schedule)


  • First Amendment and religious freedom

Join First Liberty Institute attorneys every Friday for an in-depth look at the legality of state-mandated restrictions and your right to live out your faith. First Liberty Friday Conference Calls: Learn more here…
Dial (877)-743-5428 to join the call at 12 PM, Noon (EST) every Friday.


  • Meditation:

“Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:3-4)

CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Available To Nonprofit Organizations

CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Available To Nonprofit Organizations

ECFA – The CARES Act – Key Impact on Churches and Nonprofits
Description:
This Webinar-On-Demand focuses on CARES Act in response to the COVID-19 crisis. We welcome guest presenters Michael Batts, CPA, and Frank Sommerville, JD, CPA who unpack the nearly 900-page legislation and its key impacts on churches and ministries.
Just a few of these major changes from the CARE Act include
Significant financial relief for qualifying employers
Expansion of unemployment benefits
A new “universal” charitable deduction benefit to encourage giving by all taxpayers
Link for ECFA Accounts and Registration 

COVID-19, CARES Act Assistance Available To Nonprofit Organizations
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), an over $2 trillion emergency economic relief bill enacted to provide immediate aid to individuals and businesses, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, includes important provisions applicable to nonprofit organizations.Eligibility of a nonprofit organization under specific CARES Act programs or provisions will depend on its tax classification and the number of its employees.. Read more here…

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Link to Site: An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

Restaurant Employee Relief Fund

Restaurant Employee Relief Fund

Apply For Aid

Through the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, we will provide grants to restaurant industry employees who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19, financially, whether through a decrease in wages or loss of employment.

APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN ON 4/2/2020

  • Apply for a grant starting Thursday, April 2, 2020
  • Each approved grant is $500, one per person only
  • See Eligibility Requirements listed below

For more info, click here…