Nuts & Bolts – April Newsletter
| The months ahead may pose some unknown challenges to our organization. DeKalb Habitat remains unwavering in our commitment to provide homes and hope for the hardworking families that need a stable, safe, and decent place to live. Responsive, Resourceful, Resilient. These traits connect all of us as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in our cities and neighborhoods. But for those of us Dekalb Habitat there are a few more “Rs” that speak to who we are and how you can help us remain responsive, resourceful and resilient to the desperate need of your Dekalb County neighbors. COVID-19 has caused a great financial impact to our budget, while donations are always welcome at anytime please look out for a special appeal coming soon on GAGivesDay #givingtuesday, May 5, 2020. |
| Our offices are currently closed The Dekalb Habitat team is working remotely to ensure we are meeting the needs of our homeowners. Homeowners who are in need of food or household supplies, Networks Cooperative (who we share offices with) has agreed to allow DeKalb Habitat homeowners to participate in their program through this crisis. You must bring ID. Open Wed, Fri and Sat from 10am to 1pm. |
| COVID-19 Guidelines and Updates |
| Sharon Steele, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity-DeKalb, delivered protective masks and surgical gloves to the DeKalb County Board of Health. |
| Homeowners: COVID-19 what now? The DeKalb Habitat team has been working to ensure continued support for our homeowners. A lot has changed, but we want you to know that we are all in this together. The Dekalb team will be working remotely and available to answer all of your questions. Please click here for contact information. *NOTE: ALL LATE FEES WILL BE WAIVED FROM APRIL-JUNE 2020 |
| We have all been affected by COVID-19 in many different ways. The team at Dekalb Habitat for Humanity wants to help in any way that we can. In order to do this we need your help, and you can do that by clicking the link below and taking a brief survey. |
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| News and Events |
| Census 2020 Quick Facts What is the Census? The Census is a questionnaire conducted every ten years, that asks about the number of people living in the United States and five U.S. Territories. Why is the 2020 Census Important? The Census provides critical data that is used by lawmakers, business owners, schools, and many others use to provide daily services and support to your local community. This data determines where funding will go for hospitals, schools, roads and other resources. The Census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives who draw congressional and legislative districts. How do I complete the 2020 Census? In 2020, the U.S. Census will be offered in three formats: online, over the phone, or by mail. Census forms were mailed out to American homes in March 2020. Please complete your 2020 Census, for more information please click the image above or visit: https://2020census.gov/en.html The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 27th, 2020. An over $2 trillion economic relief package committed to protecting the American people from the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. The CARES Act provides for Economic Impact Payments to American households of up to $1,200 per adult for individuals whose income was less than $99,000 ( or $198,000 for joint filers) and $500 per child under 17 years old – or up to $3,400 for a family of four.Additionally, the IRS will use the information on the Form SSA-1099 and Form RRB-1099 to generate $1,200 Economic Impact Payments to Social Security recipients who did not file tax returns in 2018 or 2019. Recipients will receive these payments as a direct deposit or by paper check, just as they would normally receive their benefits.Treasury is launching a web-based portal for individuals to provide their banking information to the IRS online, so that individuals can receive payments immediately as opposed to checks in the mail.Be sure to check this space as well as irs.gov/coronavirus for continuous updates. |
| Resources – Self Help – Upcoming Events – Activities – News & Updates |
| The Dekalb Public Library is hosting virtual events. Click below for more information. For the Dekalb County Events Calendar and Public Meeting schedule, click the links below. |
| Dekalb Public Library Virtual Events |
| Dekalb County Events Calendar |