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National Council of Nonprofits Webinar 04/07/2020

On Tuesday, April 7 at 3:00 pm Eastern, the networks of the National Council of Nonprofits are hosting a national presentation to help all in the charitable community understand the various provisions of the two laws and what they mean for nonprofits.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act created new workplace obligations for employers and expanded supports for individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight days later, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) authorized more than $2 trillion in spending to inject cash into the economy, businesses, and nonprofits. There is a great deal to unpack:

- Mandated paid sick and family leave and refundable payroll tax credits
- Generous loan funds for small (< 500 employees) and mid-size (between 500 and 10,000 employees) nonprofit employers; which program is best for your organization?
- Above-the-line or universal charitable deduction available for 2020
- Employee retention refundable tax credit
- Expanded unemployment and enhanced funding for social support programs

This webinar will share the latest analysis and information available at the time of the webinar, including translating new guidance and regulations from multiple federal agencies into nonprofit-friendly language, and answering the questions frontline nonprofits need resolved so they can keep their doors open and missions moving forward.

Impact of COVID-19 on Financial Markets & Investment Strategy 03/31/2020

Town Meeting TV interviews Dan Cunningham, president of One Day in July, about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financial markets.

Urian Hackney's "Stay Inside" 03/31/2020

Burlington musician Urian Hackney of the band Rough Francis created this YouTube viral hit. A musical cover of the Nirvana classic 'Stay Away,' this song exhorts listeners to 'Stay Inside' as part of the COVID-19 social distancing protocols.

Service Rendered: POSTPONED - Straight Talk Vermont 03/20/2020

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UVM Larner Medical School Coronavirus Webinar: The Science of Social Distancing 03/19/2020

The University of Vermont Robert Larner College of Medicine invites you to join us for a free, informational webinar Thursday, March 19th from 3:00 - 4:00pm (EST) facilitated by Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy, Jan Carney, MD, MPH, to help our communities both understand the information provided by public health officials and to offer guidance on how to best protect yourself and others.

Topics for Discussion:

A status update of COVID-19
How I can keep myself and others safe
What is social distancing?
Why social distancing is important?
Practical advice to follow
Where should I get my information?

Jan Carney, MD, MPH: Associate Dean for Public Health and Health Policy; Professor of Medicine, Director Graduate Public Health Programs, Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont; Commissioner of Health for the state of Vermont, 1989-2003.

Areas of Expertise: Public/Population Health, Health Policy and Advocacy; Clinical and Translational Research; Linking Public Health and Clinical Medicine

Peace & Justice News: Peace and Justice COVID-19 Press Conference 03/17/2020

The Peace and Justice Center hosts a press conference at which a People‘s Response to COVID-19 is delivered. The demands presented to our local, state, and national governments were put together by people in multiple unions, nonprofits, political parties, and other organizations. We also talk about mutual aid, public health, and the need for internationalism.

Senator Bernie Sanders: Press Conference - Response to the Coronavirus Crisis 03/12/2020

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks to the federal response to the coronavirus and how we as a nation should respond to the crisis.

Feminist Media Review: TBD 03/09/2020

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Gospel Fest 2020 03/07/2020

Featuring the New Alpha Gospel Choir and the Burlington Ecumenical Gospel Choir and with special guest gospel recording artists Adrian B. King, Floyd Wilkerson, Pastor Greg Hunter, Jeffery Williams, and Richard Gibbs (former organist for Aretha Franklin).

Education and Enrichment for Everyone: The 2020 Presidential Campaign - After Super Tuesday 03/06/2020

Eric Davis, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Middlebury College

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Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger Offers City Resources in response to Covid 19 Pandemic

Burlington Resource & Recovery Center: On Monday, March 23, we launched the Burlington COVID-19 Resource & Recovery Center, or RRC. The RRC's function is to provide relief to the economic disruption of COVID-19. If you are a renter worried about housing security, a business owner seeking access to federal assistance, a person experiencing homelessness who needs shelter, a Burlingtonian looking for information about City taxes and fees during this time or the federal aid that is coming, or someone looking to volunteer safely, you can get a 1-1 (remote) consult at the RRC and find many resources on the website. For more information, call (802) 755-7239 or go to the City website: https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/Resources