VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE) PACKING AND DISTRIBUTION
As part of Governor Northam’s Health Equity Pilot Program, the County of Brunswick will receive 10,000
pieces of COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) to distribute among vulnerable areas throughout the community.
The Health Equity Pilot Program aims to increase equitable access to PPE in underserved communities that may be most
adversely impacted by the virus. The PPE includes masks and hand sanitizers.
Prior to the distribution of the PPE, we need volunteers to assist with packing bags with PPE. This activity
will occur on September 21-23, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Brunswick County Conference Center
located at 100 Athletic Field Drive, Lawrenceville, Virginia.
Please email Kim Hite at khite@brunswickco.com if you or your organization is available to assist with packing PPE.
*Please wear masks and practice social distancing.
Information regarding the distribution of PPE is forthcoming.
BRUNSWICK COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS
RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
The County of Brunswick plans to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds up to $550,000
from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for the Brunswick County Small Business
Recovery Assistance Fund (SBRAF). Through the Brunswick County SBRAF, the County will help businesses meet their
long-term business goals by adjusting to COVID-19 demands. Establishing safe and clean re-opening procedures, in
accordance with the Governor’s guidance, is necessary for the safety of customers and employees. It will allow businesses
to regain and sustain operations, ideally helping them retain existing staff, fill vacant positions, create new jobs, and
become more efficient and resilient. Grant assistance to small businesses adversely impacted by COVID-19 will be offered
in the form of space and technology upgrades, sanitation supplies, job training/technical assistance, rent/mortgage
assistance, and utility assistance. The maximum grant award to a business will be $10,000.00. Please review the
Fact Sheet (include link or provide link below) for more information. Businesses are also encouraged to submit an interest
form here.