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City Mission's Coronavirus Program / Updates

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Dr. Sally Mounts Discusses Way to Help City Mission

Dean Gartland, President/CEO of City Mission gives an update on the current situation on campus. Accompanied by Psalm 57:1

April National Volunteer Appreciation Month! We want to say Thank-you to all of City Mission Volunteers. We miss you!

Happy Easter from City Mission

COVID-19 Update – Addiction Recovery During Crisis

COVID-19 update with Dr Lattanzi – Medical Clinic Director

City Mission President / CEO Dean Gartland discusses the Coronavirus countermeasures being put into place at City Mission

Covid-19 Mitigation Plan Updates

Update - June 19, 2020:

Stores have new, later hours - check here.
City Mission Thrift Stores, seven locations, click here for addresses

City Mission moves to “Green Phase” of Coronavirus Planning

June 9, 2020

Per the state’s regulations and our medical partners’ guidance, City Mission is updating its Coronavirus mitigation plans to reflect the “green phase”. All of our actions during this crisis are designed to keep everyone safe and will continue to follow safety measures like face masks and social distancing. City Mission leadership and blessings from God have kept our campus and residents Coronavirus-free up to this point.

Residents at City Mission pose together with their masks adorned.

City Mission Updates Coronavirus Plans to Follow County’s Change to “Yellow” Phase

May 20, 2020

City Mission thanks everyone for their support during these trying times. We are hopeful as Washington county shifts to the “yellow” phase of virus mitigation. We have updated our precautionary measures in accordance with the yellow phase and with the guidance from our medical professional community.

external view of the Samaritan Care Center at City Mission

Pop-Up Pantries End and Samaritan Care Food Pantry Continues

May 17, 2020

Although we have needed to end our pop-up food pantries, we still look to serve our community with food bags to assist during these difficult times. Starting 5/21/2020 at City Mission’s Samaritan Care Center on 84 W Wheeling, we will be handing out food bags to any one in need from 1-3pm. We will continue to do this every Thursday at 1-3pm. Note: We will not have drive-up service to delivery bags.

The Clarks Facebook Live Concert with Scott Blasey - Benefiting City Mission

April 23, 2020

On Saturday, April 25, Scott Blasey, lead singer of local rock band, The Clarks, will be performing a Facebook Live concert to benefit City Mission. The live session will begin at 8pm on The Clarks Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theclarks. Blasey has been performing and recording live sessions from his basement for several weeks, with proceeds going to support local nonprofits. The live sessions attract thousands of viewers from all over the country.

Pop-up Pantries hours and statistics as of 4/18/2020: 1739 Food Bags Given Away to needy families; $34,780 value of food bags; 5 Food Pantries in operation. Hours: Mondays - 1pm - 3pm United Presbyterian Church; Wednesdays - 9 - 11am @ Waynesburgh Store and 1 - 3pm @ Belle Vernon Store; Fridays - 9 - 11am Monongahela Store and 1 -3pm City Mission Campus.

Popup Pantry Information – Infographic

April 18, 2020

City Mission is working very hard to meet the demands of the community during this difficult time. The Pop-up Pantry Project is a coordinated effort between the Washington County Community Foundation and Washington City Mission and also work with the Canonsburg-Houston Ministerial Association.

Clergyman assisting parishioners in drive-up religious service

City Mission Hosts Virtual Coronavirus Q & A Forum for Local Non-profits

March 24, 2020

This is a confusing and uncertain time for all of us. The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted our community in surprising ways and affected everyday life for just about everyone. The leadership team at City Mission meets daily to discuss the latest news in this ever-changing situation, but every

Young lady at her computer typing with a protective face mask on

Non-profit Q & A forum- detailed Questions / Answers

March 24, 2020

Q: What do you estimate is the timeframe for personal stimulus checks to arrive in mailboxes? Do you think the government will adhere to the published schedule for 2 weeks (those who have submitted 2019 income taxes), 3 weeks (those who have not yet submitted 2019 income taxes, and 4 weeks (those who do not file taxes)? A: From CNN 4/1/2020: The first payments could go out within three weeks, and will likely go to those for whom the Internal Revenue Service already has direct deposit information on file. A: From Senator Casey 3/31/2020: It's unclear how long it will take to get the money to

Stocking shelves at a City Mission panty

Washington / Greene community foundations aid nonprofits through crisis

March 24, 2020

Community foundations in Washington and Greene counties have established emergency funds to help local nonprofits through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) established the Close to Home Disaster and Emergency Fund last week, and has since doled out more $60,000 to local nonprofits. Betsie Trew, president and CEO of WCCF, said her organization was spurred into action after the first case of coronavirus in Washington County was announced March 13.

Pop-up Pantry Donor Communication Update

March 19, 2020

These are difficult times, but together we can do great things in the midst of the struggle. At City Mission, we are working to find new ways to serve more people in more areas during this crisis. We are partnering with the Washington County Community Foundation and other generous donors to provide pre-packed, emergency food bags to those in need. City Mission Thrift Stores and other local sites will act as distribution centers, or “Pop-up Pantries,” to help reach those impacted by this crisis in Washington and the surrounding communities

A patient being examined in the City Mission's Medical Center

City Mission Coronavirus Donor Communication Update

March 18, 2020

Thank you for your continued support of City Mission. With all that is going on today, we need you now more than ever. As a valued partner providing to those in need, we want to make sure we share the latest of what is being done, especially regarding the Coronavirus. You may have seen in our recent communications, City Mission is taking precautions to protect our vulnerable population of residents and to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. We have consulted with Centerville Clinics, the Washington Hospital, and the C

City Mission Takes Precautions to Protect Vulnerable Population

March 13, 2020

City Mission is taking precautions to protect our vulnerable population of residents and to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. This has been a very difficult decision, and we have consulted with Centerville Clinics, the Washington Hospital, and the County Health Department before taking the below actions. “We’ve been working on a plan for weeks,” said Brian Johansson, City Mission’s Chief Operating Officer. “We are being proactive and cautious.”

Coronavirus Mitigation Highlights

Volunteers Programs paused:

Main City Mission campus at 84 W. Wheeling, Washington
Vocational Training Center at 1000 Sheffield St, Washington
City Mission Thrift Stores, seven locations, click here for addresses

Community Programs on main campus paused:

Chapel Services
Group meetings such as AA and NA
Career training services
Campus Tours

Community Services modified for mitigation:

Samaritan Care Center Food Pantry: Prepacked food bags will be offered at the door of the center (84 West Wheeling St.) on Thursdays from 1 pm to 3 pm
***NEW SERVICE: With a financial grant from WCCF, our Washington and Monongahela Thrift Stores , and Canonsburg – United Presbyterian Church on Pike Street are offering “Pop-up Pantries” passing out prepacked food bags to help families impacted. Per an anonymous donor, we have been able to add our Waynesburg and Belle Vernon as well. See our website for days and times
Meal Services: A boxed lunch and dinner will be handed out to our community members in need. These meals will be given out at the door of 58 West Strawberry Lane MON-FRI 12:30pm and 5pm, SAT-SUN 4pm
New Resident Intakes: We are unable to accept new residents due our facility is at capacity and also the need to protect our residents from possible exposure to the Coronavirus.

All services on City Mission’s main campus for its current residents will continue.

Meals, Shelter, Medical Care, and Case Management services remain unchanged on City Mission’s campus.
Residents’ travel: Residents will be required, for non-essential travel, to stay in the City of Washington during the 30-day time period to avoid potential exposure to the virus and keep all residents safe.
Any resident, showing signs of the virus or believes they may have been in contact with someone suspected of having the virus, do have access to testing at Centerville Clinics and plans are in place to contain tested and infected individuals.

So we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. — Romans 12:5