United Way of the Virginia Peninsula said it had steps in place to assist the people it serves who've been impacted by the spread of COVID-19.
By March 16, Virginia Department of Health said there had been 10 cases of the virus in James City County where one man died. York County also had its first case of COVID-19 there.
As part of its work, United Way set up an emergency fund to help relief efforts on the Peninsula. 100% of donations made to the fund will support the community's emergency needs that are related to the outbreak.
Contributions to the United Way of the Virginia Peninsula's fund can be made through the organization's website.
“We live in such a responsive and kind community, with many already asking ‘How can we help?’,” said United Way of the Virginia Peninsula President and CEO Steven S. Kast. “During this challenging and unusual time let us continue to be mindful of the critical human service needs to protect the most vulnerable members of our community.”
United Way said that if you or someone you know is experiencing a financial emergency due to this outbreak, First Call (757.594.4636) and the Community Resource Center (757.229.2222) are available by phone for referrals to available resources.