CHARLOTTE — Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte has received $75,000 from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg COVID-19 Response Fund to help provide rent and utility assistance to families economically affected by the pandemic.
The COVID-19 Response Fund is administered through a partnership between Foundation For The Carolinas and United Way of Central Carolinas, in close coordination with the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
Since it was launched in March, the fund has raised over $19.4 million from corporations, foundations, individuals and local government, and more than $14 million has been granted to nonprofits helping those affected by the pandemic. Grants have gone to help with basic needs such as child care, education, housing, food, emergency financial assistance, legal advocacy, health and mental health and workforce development.
In an earlier round of grants, Catholic Charities received $40,000 to provide rental assistance for 50 vulnerable households.
— Catholic News Herald