Federal Actions
The interim funding bill (H.R. 266) passed the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, April 21. We shared this in an earlier alert, but here are the key details on appropriations in that bill:
- Provides a total of $484 in new spending, including $310 billion in new money for the Paycheck Protection Program.
- $60 billion of that amount is earmarked for smaller lenders. Half ($30 billion) will go to community development financial institutions (CDFIs), and to small lenders with less than $10 billion in assets.
- Adds $50 billion more to the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, as well as $10 billion to the EIDL emergency grants program.
- An additional $75 billion will go to hospitals and $25 billion for testing, split between the states and federal government.
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today, (Thursday April, 23) on the interim funding bill. It is unclear whether Representatives will be able to make statements on the floor. NAO has been working with national allies to have representatives insert a statement for the record that acknowledges the
issues and concerns of the nonprofit community.
Yesterday, Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) led 14 members of the New York delegation in asking the Small Business Administration (SBA) to expand eligibility parameters of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so that nonprofits and cultural institutions, regardless of size, can participate in this program. Read
the release and letter.
We wrote to you all earlier both about the
PPP pandemonium and
lack of information on who exactly got these loans in the first round. The advice that we are giving nonprofits is to seek clarification now (before the SBA opens its portal again) that their applications have passed all internal scrutiny of their lenders and banks are prepared to upload their applications without further processing or complications.
While the statistics on who got these loans is not available, we did want to understand the successes and challenges nonprofits had with the PPP. On Monday, we launched a Pulse Poll to try to get a sense of your experience with the program and we collated your responses this morning. Thank you to the 149 organizations that responded.
From that 149, only 12 indicated that they did not apply for PPP at all. Of the 137 that applied for PPP:
- Only 42.3% (58 of you) received either loan documents or a Capital Access Financial System (CAFS or E-Tran) number from your lender;
- Of the 79 organizations that applied but did not receive loan documents or an E-tran number, 93.7% are planning to submit for the PPP when it becomes available again.
As is always the case with our community of nonprofits, you were very forthcoming when we gave you space to give your narrative feedback on the program. While we can’t print all of your feedback both due to space considerations and our “bleeper” button might break (!), we did want to give you a sense of what others experienced. Here are a few choice quotes:
“I feel our success in receiving the loan/grant was due in large part to the quick action of our bank.”
“At our bank, the application was not available online so far as I could tell. Applicants had to request the application. I emailed the bank to request an application, and I received no reply.”
“The primary problem we faced was that our bank took two weeks to get their application portal set up and ready to accept applications. By that time the initial funding ran out. They continued working on our applications and we are hoping it is all ready to go for the second round of funding.”
“It was a stressful process with lack of information from the government and from lenders, but our banker was proactive in getting us the information we needed. Still, it took quite a while and we were approved at the last minute right before funding ran out. I know of several deserving nonprofits that did not get funds and was upset to hear about the large corporations that received large loans, taking money away from small local businesses and nonprofits.”
“Small businesses and non-profits that I personally know of that could survive this crisis with just a small amount of PPP- $25K to $100K – don’t have a chance without it. Many of them also have had to close the doors leaving employees that qualify for unemployment but can’t get in the system. Completely caught in the trap of government restrictions and all facing loss of their business or job, then their homes and much more.”
“We need these funds to survive this!”
The federal government rollout of this program was problematic with final guidance to lenders being handed down at the last minute. The process to apply was further complicated by the different approaches lenders took with their clients. So much of the success of an application depended on the preparations and processes banks put in place to ease the burden and get the documents processed quickly.
We are hopeful that the second round of funding, likely to open either tomorrow or next week, will be smoother. Many of you have begun asking how these loans can be forgiven. Official guidance has not yet been handed down by the SBA to the lenders, but NAO is tracking this closely and will be offering a special webinar on PPP Loan Forgiveness as soon as we know we have information and experts that can speak with authority on that.
Posted: September 26, 2021 by Liz
SEPT 2021 UCP BOARD ELECTION RESULTS
UCP BOARD
OFFICERS
Pam Conley- President – president@unitedcommunitypartners.org
Steve White – Vice President – boardvp@unitedcommunitypartners.org
Jack Greenman – Treasurer – treasurer@unitedcommunitypartners.org
Sarah Greenman – Secretary – secretary@unitedcommunitypartners.org
BOARD MEMBERS
Kim Elton – Board Member
Hopi Wilder – Board Member
Liz McLellan – Board member and tech consultant tech@unitedcommunitypartners.org
All community members are welcome and encouraged to join us at our monthly meeting. (Online during COVID) Each meeting has an open segment early on the agenda for community members to bring their ideas, needs, projects and concerns to the group.
You can also become a member or volunteer.
Last Updated: September 26, 2021 by Liz
New UCP Project
Firewise Community Project
UCP is a fiscal sponsor of the Pine Valley Firewise Community Project as of September 2021.
FIRE! It is on all of our minds at some level. Our community like dozens of others in Oregon can come together as a community and help prepare. Our fire crew is volunteer, and they need our help today. Join us to help Pine Valley become a “Firewise Community” just like East Eagle Creek did!
Get informed before it is too late. MORE INFO
Posted: March 2, 2021 by Liz
Reduced Meeting Schedule During Covid 2020-2021
During the COVID19 pandemic UCP has a reduced meeting schedule. If you wish to attend one of our Zoom meetings for any reason contact Pam Conley.
Last Updated: March 2, 2021 by Liz
2021 Board Member Update
We are so sad to see two board members off into their new lives – Thank you to Kat Davis for her great service to the community and especially to our board. We grew as a team and as people under your tutelage Kat and miss you already! We also lost Deanna Bowman our dedicated and stalwart scribe to the wilds of Boise – with so much gratitude for your voice, wily board building skills and presence – we miss you Deanna.
We are lucky to have Pam Conley, Steve White and Liz McLellan remaining in their roles.
We are grateful to announce that United Community Partners has THREE new board members: Kim Elton, Sara Greenman and Hopi Wilder. More soon on these three! But how thrilled we are!
UCP BOARD
OFFICERS
Pam Conley- President – president@unitedcommunitypartners.org
Vacant – Vice President – boardvp@unitedcommunitypartners.org
Pam Conley – Acting Secretary secretary@unitedcommunitypartners.org
Steve White – Treasurer – treasurer@unitedcommunitypartners.org
BOARD MEMBERS
Sarah Greenman – Board member
Kim Elton – Board Member
Hopi Wilder – Board Member
Liz McLellan – Board member and tech consultant tech@unitedcommunitypartners.org
All community members are welcome and encouraged to join us at our monthly meeting. (Online during COVID) Each meeting has an open segment early on the agenda for community members to bring their ideas, needs, projects and concerns to the group.
You can also become a member or volunteer.
Last Updated: October 1, 2020 by Pam Conley
2020 Annual Meeting – October 1st – 4PM to 6PM
The United Community Partners’ (UCP) annual general meeting will be on Thursday, October 1, 2020, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., via Zoom.
Join us for “Tea Time with UCP” by settling in with your favorite beverage and tea time treats and get an update on what’s been happening this past year. We need you – your enthusiasm, ideas, support, and volunteer time. We need your sage guidance for where we go this next year, how to build our board back up to seven members, and how to help our community.
We can’t do it without you! Contact me at president@
Tech Help
Before the meeting you will want to download Zoom and test your set up. Give yourself a couple hours to get used to Zoom if you haven’t tried it.
Download Zoom here:
https://zoom.us/download
You will need a smart phone, tablet or computer with a microphone and a camera to participate.
If you need assistance please use the video tutorials and Test Meeting on the Zoom site:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362313-Testing-your-video
And contact Zoom.us for support.
President, United Community Partners
Last Updated: September 16, 2020 by Liz
Guest Post: Sara Artley The Village Fund Committee Chair
Donate online or by check instructions
Apply for Assistance
Knowing your neighbors and recognizing every village is only as strong as its most vulnerable denizens, is one of the most basic tenets of rural life. And, while rural America may not have been founded strictly on the principles of community, charity and kindness, they are three of the roots that have allowed many areas such as ours to not only survive, but also to thrive.
It was for this reason The Village Fund was formed. The current COVID-19 crisis and the economic impacts due to mandatory business closures and stay at home orders have created severe, immediate and potentially long-term financial hardships for many of our local community members.
The Village Fund, created, supported and managed by and for residents of Eagle and Pine valleys and Oxbow, is a tangible and wonderful way for us to not only help those in need but in turn also keep our village strong.
While it’s taken longer than planned, we are nevertheless thrilled we’ve gotten everything in place in just one month! As of April 27, 2020 we are ready to begin accepting applications for assistance. Click HERE for a PDF of the application, or you may pick up a hard copy at either The Richland Café or the Cornucopia Coffee House. You may also email us at TheVillageFund20@gmail.com to request a PDF be emailed to you. Please see instructions on the application.
If you need assistance with personal tasks like getting groceries, food assistance please get in touch with Nora Aspy or visit the Halfway Helpful Facebook group where you can make requests or volunteer.
The Village Fund, Committee Chair
– Sara Artley
Last Updated: April 16, 2020 by Liz
Zoom Video Tutorials
Last Updated: April 16, 2020 by LizMc
UCP COVID19 RESPONSE Updated April 13, 2020
Updated April 13, 2020
Hi Folks,
The UCP board is meeting online to discuss how we can best respond to the #covid19 health care and economic crisis. In the meantime if you are looking to volunteer please join the Halfway Helpful group on Facebook or The Village Fund Committee
Halfway Helpful is a group started by Nora Aspy, Terrie Whipple Simmons, Jennifer Davis, Bob Schudel and others to offer help with any assistance Panhandle residents may need such as grocery or meds pick up, meals, documentation or other personal assistance during the pandemic. Please visit the Halfway Helpful Facebook group or call Nora for more information. Halfway Helpful is a group of local people organizing to deliver support to the vulnerable in Pine Valley. The group is separate from UCP please contact them directly with questions.
The Village Fund is a project of United Community partners initiated by Sara Artley, Kat Davis and others to help with financial emergencies for individuals and families during the crisis. The project is in development but you can DONATE or join up on The Village Fund Project Page
If you are not on Facebook be patient we are organizing to find ways to work off Facebook as well. But, Facebook is where the action is right now. It is a good time to use it.
Governor Brown is doing regular updates which you can watch on The Oregonian’s website.
https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/03/governor-kate-brown-press-conference-on-coronavirus-additional-social-distancing-measure-watch-live.html
Old Pine Market is offering curbside pick up – and delivery on larger orders. Please follow them on Facebook for updates or contact them directly. Thanks Bryans and the whole Old Pine Team! If you have questions or suggestions as we move forward, please feel free to reach out to Old Pine Market here 541-742-4366
To follow Congress’ response and relief bills coming up go to Countable
https://www.countable.us/profiles/countable-s-coronavirus-info-center
To easily evaluate what benefits you may be eligible for try benefits.gov (though this will need to be updated after the current relief bill passes.)
Oregon Health Department Coronavirus UPDATES
Oregon ALSO has it’s own unemployment coverage coming online soon – which will include benefits for sole proprietors, gig and freelance workers.
https://govstatus.egov.com/ui-benefits/CARES
https://govstatus.egov.com/ORUnemployment_COVID19
Small Business Support – Keeping your team!
https://govstatus.egov.com/ui-benefits/employers
OPB – Funds for Creatives and Artists
Pinterest Zero Waste Ideas – diapers etc
Oregon Jail, Prison and Department of Corrections Updates
NEODD Has Covid19 Affected your Business? Resource in their MARCH 2020 newsletter
If you are an organization trying to figure out how to work online take a look at our video resources page. Though we can’t offer in person training these are great video resources and trainings to help your group stay active during the pandemic response.
Online Learning Courses and Resources
Adults
Openculture.org
udemy.com
blueprint.com
skillshare.com
Remote Work all Kinds (Not just tech)
remote.ok
flexjobs.com
Remote Work Tools
Zoom Video Tutorials
Protecting your Security and Civil Liberties – Electronic Frontiers Foundation
Working with your team using Google Docs and Drive (video tutorials).
Keeping the group collaborating effectively will be helped by using Google’s remote collaboration tools
Oregon Covid News Oregon Special Session to Address Covid19 https://www.opb.org/news/article/special-session-oregon-legislature-coronavirus/ Oregon Governor Responses to Covid19 https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/Agency.aspx?agency=GOV
Oregon Covid19 News Playlist
Congressional Responses
H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 — Enacted March 4, 2020. Provided $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to respond to the coronavirus outbreak related to developing a vaccine, medical supplies, grants for public health agencies, small business loans, and assistance for health systems in other countries. Allowed for temporarily waiving Medicare restrictions and requirements regarding telehealth services.
H.R. 748: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act — Enacted March 27, 2020. A $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, which will send $1,200 to each American making $75,000 a year or less, add $600/week to unemployment benefits for four months, give $100 billion to hospitals and health providers, make $500 billion of loans or investments to businesses, states and municipalities, and $32 billion in grants to the airline industry, and more.
Corona virus Glossary https://www.kff.org/glossary/covid-19-outbreak-glossary/
Video Resources for working together online
https://www.unitedcommunitypartners.org/category/video-training-resources/
ZOOM Video Meeting Support – Please Use their Tech Support Resources. We cannot provide Zoom Tech support.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us
We will publish more resource list soon. Bookmark this page!
Comment below if you have suggestions
Stay Safe
Stay Home
Last Updated: February 20, 2020 by Liz
UPCOMING MEETING CHANGES FOR MARCH AND MAY
MEETING CHANGED FOR
MARCH AND MAY 2020
MARCH 12th – 4:00-5:30
MAY 14th – 4:00-5:30
Otherwise we meet 1st Thursday of the month
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Halfway Library
Last Updated: January 19, 2019 by LizMc
Crab Feed Volunteers Needed!
Hello busy people,
This is an appeal to you all to consider helping to serve the day of the 53 annual Lions Crab feed, Saturday March 9th. I ask this because the income from that feed is so important to the community. We usually make about $10,000 profit, almost enough to cover our annual costs.
As happens many of the old guard who used to serve have moved on, and even though we have a core group of 12 active Lions members and a few others this is not enough. We serve close to 1000 people in 11 hours. Many serve the whole 11 hours which can be wearing.
You can sign up for 1/2 shifts of about 4-5 hours, like 10 am to 3 pm and 3 pm to 8 pm. Please let me know if you are willing and I will give your name to the scheduler, Karen Endersby. Many hands make light work.
Some of you may not recognize how important the Lions are here. Let me tell you.
The Lions:
– Steve
Last Updated: January 19, 2019 by Liz
UCP 2018 Board Election Results
Please Welcome our New Board – 2019-2021
We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to Al Iverson for his excellent service as UCP Secretary. Al stepped up when asked and the community benefited immensely from his service and perspectives. We also welcome Deanna Bowman-Pennock as our new Secretary. (formerly our Vice President.) A huge THANKS as well to Kat Davis for leading us through the last few years as UCP President, helping us give consistent service and support to community projects as well as the great improvement in UCP’s internal process, broader and deeper networking across Oregon and helping refine our priorities at every turn. We also thank Kat for staying on as Vice President. We unanimously elected Jerry Norquist as our new UCP Board President. Jerry brings a wealth of experience and know-how and ease to the job as a former Executive Director of Cycle Oregon. We are grateful to have you, Jerry! Thank you as well to Steve White our Treasurer and all around community treasure! We also elected Liz McLellan for a new term as board member. She will continue her volunteer work as UCP’s internet project and community service techie.
UCP BOARD CONTACT INFO
UCP BYLAWS
Last Updated: January 6, 2019 by Liz
January Meeting Rescheduled for January 14th – 4PM
The UCP monthly meeting for January has been postponed until January 14th – 4-6:30 PM.
We believe it will be at the Fellowship Hall as usual but, that may change. We will update the location as soon as we know.
Last Updated: December 22, 2018 by LizMc
Ice Rink Open – Sign Up for Notices By Email
The Halfway Lions Club and the Pine Eagle Charter School will provide ice skating on the school tennis courts. There is no cost and good skates of all sizes are available at the rink. The school has kindly let us use the school’s hot houses to put on skates. Please be respectful of property and safety.
We will do this every Friday-Sunday (2018-2019) weather permitting. Conditions can cause poor ice – so do check regularly so you don’t miss a good skate! Notices will be on facebook, twitter and here on the UCP site on the right side of the screen.
This is an ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY notification email. If you have questions please contact Steve White by email at treasurer@unitedcommunitypartners.org or phone (541) 403-2985.
Please NOTE: Hours of operation are highly variable due to the availability of overseers and because weather can temporarily cause poor ice conditions. Therefore timely notification of open hours will not appear in the newspaper. Announcement of open hours will be made at the school, on the downtown bulletin board and by our email notifications list a few times a day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You may get the same notification twice if Steve has not updated the weather conditions on the site.
If you have a group, you can call Steve White and we may be able to open anytime or arrange a night skate party.
The tennis courts/ice rink are on the north side of the school grounds. It can be accessed by turning west on the roads just south or north of the Auto parts store. Do not block roadways please.
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Last Updated: August 2, 2021 by Liz
2021 Annual Meeteing – You’re Invited!
Annual Report LINK
Agenda LINK
Posted: September 30, 2020 by Liz
Reminder – UCPs annual meeting is tomorrow THURSDAY Oct 1 4-6pm
Download meeting materials here:
unitedcommunitypartners.org
Last Updated: October 21, 2020 by LizMc
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Posted: April 23, 2020 by Liz
Update from the Nonprofit Association of Oregon
Please JOIN The Nonprofit Association of Oregon for their newsletter alone. They are doing a great job.
From the NAO Newsletter for April 23, 2020
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