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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Hi neighbors –<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I’ve snipped a couple of posts from the Bozone lists containing extensive community resource links, below. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>I hear that HRDC is also coordinating volunteer efforts. <a href="https://thehrdc.org/contact-us/">https://thehrdc.org/contact-us/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>The BCPOA board is discussing what we can do to organize assistance for those who need it, for example picking up groceries or prescriptions for high-risk people who’d like to stay out of town. One question is, what kind of electronic infrastructure would be most effective and friendly to everyone? For example, we could use Google Docs’ survey forms, or this email list, or create a second email list just for coronavirus discussion/assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Any thoughts on this would be appreciated – just email back to me (not the list) and I’ll consolidate responses to share.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Thanks.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Tom<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> bozone-orgs@npogroups.org <bozone-orgs@npogroups.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 15, 2020 9:32 PM<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Gennifre and the Bozeman community,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are two new neighbor-to-neighbor initiatives that we are aware of that have emerged to support community members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jeffrey Strock and Yimei Shao have organized the Bozeman Mutual Aid Volunteer group to help those potentially affected by COVID-19. People who have time or items to offer - or need support can register through this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xN-Z3zVGbGkdlFv1l4iofBBkUwapnXh3AdtjKm-DYEg/viewform?ts=5e6bc509&fbclid=IwAR2M6kEygGYv97iB6_wQrEn-nrMgu9LDROlhmQMBEXS9R8xTb49zj5XUCJg&edit_requested=true">form</a><span style='color:#1F497D'>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Beth Boyson has organized a facebook group called Bozeman Neighbors Helping Neighbors.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/516431189019455/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/516431189019455/</a><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gennifre, it would be wonderful if you could compile a list of all of the resources that are available. As we all know, we are going to get through the COVID-19 disease outbreak better as we all work together. Everyone can get engaged in these initiatives and others. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hopa Mountain is glad to help with any emerging or existing project. Please feel free to contact us anytime.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All my best, Bonnie<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Executive Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hopa Mountain<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>234 E. Babcock, Suite E.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bozeman, MT 59715<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(406) 586-2455 (office)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(406) 581-0824 (cell)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.hopamountain.org">www.hopamountain.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><a href="mailto:bozone-orgs@npogroups.org"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>bozone-orgs@npogroups.org</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> [</span><a href="mailto:bozone-orgs@npogroups.org"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>mailto:bozone-orgs@npogroups.org</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 15, 2020 8:18 PM<br><b>To:</b> </span><a href="mailto:bozone-orgs@npogroups.org"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>bozone-orgs@npogroups.org</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><br><b>Subject:</b> [bozone-orgs] Community resource website links<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi all-<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I am reaching out to see if I can help by collecting links of resources that we have in our community. Perhaps such a resource already exists? Below is a list that I received about community resources in Seattle, and I thought it could be helpful if we had a similar list of resource links for our community. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thanks for helping to share information.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All the best,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Gennifre<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>-A grass roots coalition providing food and other supplies to those who cannot get them:<br>Seattle COVID-19 Request Support Form:<br></span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgbAX21UARi98rKKX6b6mpvpVHW4b63F2n2beJlHielcdU2Q/viewform"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgbAX21UARi98rKKX6b6mpvpVHW4b63F2n2beJlHielcdU2Q/viewform</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br>-Seattle Public Utilities Discount Program if your income is impacted.<br></span><a href="https://www.seattle.gov/humanservices/services-and-programs/affordability-and-livability/utility-discount-program"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.seattle.gov/humanservices/services-and-programs/affordability-and-livability/utility-discount-program</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br>-Washington State's Employment Security Department's updated rules for unemployment. These are being updated pretty consistently so keep eyes on it even if it doesn't help you right now, as things change, so will these guidelines:<br></span><a href="https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br>-The Washington State Health Benefits Exchange has announced a special enrollment period. If your work hours have been cut or eliminated, or your health insurance is otherwise at risk, you can check here to see what your options are.<br></span><a href="https://www.wahbexchange.org/new-customers/who-can-sign-up/special-enrollment-period/"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.wahbexchange.org/new-customers/who-can-sign-up/special-enrollment-period/</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br>- A list of small business resources. Most of these are tax relief related. There is a link to some rapid response worker assistance stuff on there for the event of layoffs.<br></span><a href="https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-resources-businesses-and-workers"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-resources-businesses-and-workers</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br>- Seattle Foundation Covid-19 Response Fund.<br>This is a charitable org that is looking to relieve some of the economic impact on non-profits and similar orgs in the Seattle area via pretty large donations by bigger corporations.<br></span><a href="https://www.seattlefoundation.org/communityimpact/civic-leadership/covid-19-response-fund"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.seattlefoundation.org/communityimpact/civic-leadership/covid-19-response-fund</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br>-Low cost internet with some deferred payment options via Comcast<br></span><a href="https://www.internetessentials.com/"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.internetessentials.com/</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br>-Micro Business Grants (for businesses with fewer than 5 employees)<br></span><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-to-offer-grants-of-up-to-10k-to-small-businesses-impacted-by-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=owned_echobox_f&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1584066504"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-to-offer-grants-of-up-to-10k-to-small-businesses-impacted-by-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=owned_echobox_f&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1584066504</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><br>-Seattle Public Schools feeding sites for those with children who cannot afford to go without breakfast/lunch programs<br></span><a href="https://www.seattleschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_543/File/District/Departments/Communications/covid-resources/Seattle-Schools-Map-COVID-Food-Distriubution.pdf"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.seattleschools.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_543/File/District/Departments/Communications/covid-resources/Seattle-Schools-Map-COVID-Food-Distriubution.pdf</span></a><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal>-- <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#3D85C6'>Gennifre Hartman</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;color:#6AA84F'>Great Beginnings Montessori School</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'>Executive Director and Head of School</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'>100 Springhill Road</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'>Bozeman, Montana 59715</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'>Tel: 406.587.0132</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS",sans-serif'>Cell: 406.579.3427</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>Read about the list guidelines:<br><a href="http://npogroups.org/lists/info/bozone-orgs">http://npogroups.org/lists/info/bozone-orgs</a><br><br>Get a new password:<br><a href="http://npogroups.org/lists/renewpasswd/">http://npogroups.org/lists/renewpasswd/</a><br><br>... so that you can post and view items on the new Bozone-Orgs Calendar:<br><a href="http://npogroups.org/lists/calendar/bozone-orgs">http://npogroups.org/lists/calendar/bozone-orgs</a><br><br><br><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>