HR Chamber Include In City CARES Act Distribution

Hood River City Councilors approved a resolution for distribution of $195,000 in federal CARES Act dollars.  Columbia Gorge United Way will receive $70,000, Hood River Shelter Services was allocated $45,000, $40,000 is dedicated individual utility assistance, $25,000 was put toward increasing childcare resources, the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce will receive $10,000, and $5,000 will be held for continuing costs incurred by the City during the pandemic.  The Chamber allocation was a late addition, with Councilor Jessica Metta noting that organization has been working to help local businesses during the pandemic, but needs financial help.  The City has already used a little over $100,000 in CARES Act monies.  

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