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September 20, 2021

There are some people who are great in the small business market. They shine. We know that there are those of us who want to impact others in a positive, innovative way. Actually, it is the small business owner which make communities move in everyday life. They are in need of more resources, not less. An upcoming workshop is being planned the week of October 14. Directly from SBA. org: The SBA will also host an online panel discussion for Hispanic Heritage Month on October 14, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Additional details including the registration link will be available soon.


FEMA Disaster Assistance (Home | disasterassistance.gov) Do not be complacent. There are people who still are in need of a hand-up.

FEMA – Registration by telephone also is available by calling 800-621-3362. For TTY call 800-462-7585. Those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS) also can call 800-621-3362. Survivors should let FEMA know they have a need or a reasonable accommodation request. I will add this: If you know that your family member can not contact FEMA and you have their address, there is a very good chance that you can call FEMA on their behalf.

Personally, I was able to do that for a situation and open the application with correct information on their behalf. FEMA was able to make contact with the family while they were in the shelter and provide ongoing services. Not a handout – a hand-up. At any time, any one of us may need.


Did you know that judges blocked COVID relief payments from USDA – Some banks agree to blocking payments because….

The Child Tax Credit | The White HouseClick here to see Website and Information – Checks will be automated beginning July 15, 2021 for those who have filed taxes in 2019 and 2020.

Also Register – Check out Weekly Updates Available for Training and Funding at SBA


We found Organizations Making A Difference by supporting ideas of others!

Here is a list of organizations and foundations making a difference in various ways. We hope these examples will spark and support your ideas.

Great Town Hall Meeting, April 15, 2021 – This group meets weekly with those who are interested in moving on this.

#CancelStudentDebt Speak Up Now for a better future for all. Education is power for all. All communities need access. End this debt cycle as a nation.

Why we need your voices to the White House and State legislators about total cancellation of student debt:


In case you missed it! On March 30, President Joe Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law, extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months to May 31, 2021, and then providing an additional 30-day period for the SBA to process applications that are still pending.


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