Dear colleagues, partners, and friends,
I want to update you on steps the foundation is taking during these uncertain times.
Beginning Wednesday, March 18, our office will be closed and our staff will be working remotely. You can find all our staff members’ email addresses on our website and reach us by email.
We recognize that current events might be severely burdening our grantees or creating new challenges. If you have concerns about your grant, please reach out to our grantmaking team.
We see this public health situation as a health equity issue and urge everyone to be mindful of those who will be most adversely impacted, both in the short-term and in the long-term response. To learn more about what we mean, read our recent blog post.
As we follow this unfolding situation, we recommend relying on trusted sources. For more information on Connecticut’s response to COVID-19, visit www.ct.gov/coronavirus. You can also call 2-1-1 or text “CTCOVID” to 898211.
Additional resources:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/
- Yale New Haven Health has opened a call center for those concerned about COVID-19. The number is 833-275-9644. For more information, go here:https://www.ynhhs.org/patient-care/covid-19.aspx
- Hartford HealthCare has set up a COVID-19 Clinical Command hotline staffed with professionals. To reach the 24-hour hotline, call 860-972-8100 or (toll-free) 833-621-0600. For information, go to: https://hartfordhealthcare.org/health-wellness/coronavirus
Thank you for your understanding and we will make sure to keep you updated as the situation evolves.
Sincerely,
Patricia Baker, President & CEO