Responding to cOVID-19
Project GRACE is committed to the health and well-being of our community, volunteers, and neighbors; and to continuing to provide needed and timely services to our neighbors.
We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and following the recommendations of experts at local, state and federal levels on the best course of action. We are also listening to our colleagues in the business and nonprofit sectors, partner organizations, and community leaders so we can follow best practices as the situation develops. We are assessing the economic impacts that may ripple through the community, and how we may be able help our neighbors who experience hardship as a result of loss of work or income.
UPDATE Jan. 2022: Free Covid Tests
UPDATE 11/5: New Mandate to Wear Masks
UPDATE 10/31: It's Not Tricky to Have a Safe Halloween This Year
UPDATE 10/1: Voting During the Pandemic: Make Your Plan
UPDATE 9/1: Food pantries are OPEN and operating with modifications for the safety of their patrons and volunteers. There is plenty of food for those that need it. New Hours for the Pantries
UPDATE 5/6: COVID-19 Grant Awarded Jointly to Project GRACE, Scarborough Police Department, and General Assistance
UPDATE 3/19: Get Help/Give Help, Neighbors Helping Neighbors
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March 11, 2020
Project GRACE is looking at ways we can help the community respond to the developing situation and meeting needs as they develop. Actions we are taking include:
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RESOURCES
Help Your Neighbors (and Yourself!)
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SOCIAL DISTANCING
In line with recommendations from the Federal and Maine Centers for Disease Control to practice social distancing, we must travel only when necessary, avoid congested areas with poor air circulation, cancel events with large crowds, and postpone even small social gatherings. We should also keep 3' to 6' feet apart, work from home as much as possible, and generally set aside our hectic routines and limit ourselves to essential errands only. >>Tips for social distancing in parks, on trails.
STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS
As always during cold and flu season, if you are sick you should stay home, cover your coughs and sneezes, and wash your hands regularly and thoroughly. It is especially critical to the health of the whole community that you take extra precautions. The COVID-19 virus is highly contagious and is now a pandemic across the globe.
Take care of your community, yourself and your family, friends, and neighbors: help prevent the spread of germs.
BE HEALTHY
Take care of your health overall by staying current on your vaccinations, including the flu shot, eating well, getting a good night’s sleep, and exercising. Avoid touching your face, eyes, mouth, and nose with unwashed hands, too.
BE IN THE KNOW
Share facts, not fear. Don't be taken in by rumors; get your information from trusted sources like the CDC.
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PO Box 6846, Scarborough, Maine 04070-6846 | 207.883.5111 | pgme @ projectgracemaine.org
