During COVID-19, BCHD To Provide Emergency Grants for Health Initiatives
The Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) Board of Directors approved a new emergency grant allocation fund of $100,000 to assist disaster relief health initiatives in the Beach Cities during COVID-19 and in the future. The move, which passed by a 5-0 vote, was taken during a special board meeting held Wednesday, May 6. These grants may be awarded to non-profit agencies and local jurisdictions (e.g., cities, police and fire departments) serving Beach Cities residents based on specific objectives and priorities relative to the emergency. “This move will allow us to respond quickly and efficiently not just now, but also the next time an emergency strikes our area,” says Tom Bakaly, CEO for BCHD. “Like BCHD, there are many organizations working to help the community during this pandemic and we will be better positioned to provide monetary support moving forward.” The action states, “in times of emergency and disaster, the Beach Cities Health District may allocate funding to address disaster relief efforts to support the communities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach. Grant allocation for emergency and disaster response will be granted in an expedited fashion to be…
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