[OMS_MANAGERS] Funnel Donations into small grants for businesses?

[Brenda Hoxsey]

Hi Taylor,
We haven't done anything like this in Warrenton.   Sounds like a good idea
for meeting requirements, and increase business for the next few months.
Good luck to you.
*Brenda Hoxsey, Chairperson*
*Spruce Up Warrenton*


On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 5:01 PM Director LGMSD <
director at lagrandemainstreet.org> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> I don't initiate chains in this list often, so I hope I'm doing this
> right. Here in La Grande our Public Works department wants to work with
> Downtown restaurants to get them safe and accessible outdoor seating; this
> will, in the upcoming summer months, allow them a lot more flexibility in
> expanding sit down patronage while staying within the safety guidelines
> (we're now in phase 1!).
>
> Our Board and Design committee have noticed that one barrier to this
> program is wherever a business may need to pay to have existing street
> furniture removed to make room for tables/chairs that allow ADA access. We
> want to start a program where community members can donate to a fund that
> we hold, to then disburse to qualifying businesses as small grants to help
> them get their furniture moved.
>
> Has anyone here had success with anything similar? We mainly want to be
> sure we're maintaining accountability and legality in giving out small
> grants to private businesses. Would also appreciate an application form to
> work from as a head start.
>
> Thanks so much,
> Taylor Scroggins, Executive Director
> La Grande Main Street Downtown
> 102 Depot St
> Office 541-963-1223
> Cell 541-975-4591
>
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