NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Ingram Charities is donating $100,000 to support United Way of Greater Nashville's COVID-19 Response Fund.
"On behalf of the Ingram family, our businesses and Nashville Soccer Club, we believe we have greater impact when we work together," said Ingram Industries Chairman and majority owner of Nashville Soccer Club John Ingram. "We stand strong with Nashville and are pleased to support our community through the COVID-19 Response Fun. We know the Fund's leadership will ensure that the individuals and organizations that need it most will get support quickly to help weather this storm."
The COVID-19 Response Fund has raised up to $3.2 million, thanks to gifts from local foundations, corporations and members of the community; however, United Way says much more is needed to meet the growing needs of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To meet immediate needs of those experiencing job or wage loss, United Way distributed an initial $300,000 to six organizations in the community that are working directly with individuals. These organizations are the Salvation Army, NeedLink Nashville, Catholic Charities, Martha O'Bryan Center, Conexion Americas and Rooftop Nashville.
The Response Committee is currently reviewing more than 50 applications from local nonprofits and organizations looking for funding. The second round of grants is expected to be distributed Friday, April 3.
United Way is requesting donations from any who can contribute. All of the funds go to nonprofit organizations to help people impacted by wage loss, as well as agencies that need support.
For anybody who would like to contribute to the COVID-19 Response Fund, you can visit the Nashville COVID-19 Response Fund website or text NashvilleUnited to 41444. United Way will publish receiving agencies, how they can help and their contact information on the Nashville Response Fund website.
To find out how you can receive and offer additional help, visit Nashville's COVID-19 response website.
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What is COVID-19 (a.k.a. the new coronavirus?)
According to the World Health Organization, coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. Examples include the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV)and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. COVID-19 stands for "Coronavirus disease 2019," which is when this strain of the coronavirus was discovered.
What are the symptoms?
The CDC says patients confirmed to have the 2019-nCoV reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Or at least two of the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
At this time, the CDC believes symptoms could appear as soon as two days after exposure, or as long as 14 days.
Prevention
The CDC is recommending "common sense" measures such as:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
