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TOPIC: COVID-19, BENEFIT Apply for Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) with CRA WHAT... The CERB supports Canadians by providing financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians who are directly affected by COVID-19. It provides a payment of $2,000 for a 4-week period (the same as $500 a week) for up to 16 weeks. Who can apply / How to apply Link: https://www.canada.ca//benefi/apply-for-cerb-with-cra.html

TOPIC: GRANT, COVID-19 Responsive NSG Grant - New Grant Helps You Stay Socially Connected... PROGRAM: Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) What is a Responsive NSG Grant? The Responsive NSG grant stream provides grants of up to $500 for projects that connect people socially or involve sharing skills or talents with each other. Projects must comply with public health orders for physical distancing. What can I apply for? Responsive NSG supports projects that build community by finding ways to connect with people socially. Examples of such projects are delivering care packages to elderly or immunocompromised people in the neighbourhood. Responsive NSG also supports projects that involve sharing skills or talents through online platforms. Examples include hosting a webinar on a topic you know well, teaching an exercise class, or digital musical performance. Out of your entire project budget, you may spend up to $350 providing honorariums for those sharing skills. This includes yourself. Apply: https://neighbourhoodsmallgrants.ca//new-responsive-nsg-g/ The Responsive NSG grant stream will be open beginning April 15. The end date will be determined based on public health orders.

TOPIC: COVID-19, Benefits, Workshop Canada's Economic Response Plan for Family during COVID-19 (online session)... Find out everything you need to know to get support for your family during COVID-19. By: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House When: Thursday, April 16, 5-6:30pm

ATTN #VSB39 families: Please be aware that as teachers contact students and parents, you may not recognize the number as calls will not be coming from your school’s phone number.

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