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Neighbors,

Our hospitality, retail and entertainment industries have been among the hardest hit during the COVID-19 recession, thousands of our residents are unemployed or under-employed. In July, I introduced the Business Support Grant Emergency Amendment Act of 2020. The measure has now been funded and announced under the Bridge Fund. The Bridge Fund is an investment in businesses and workers grappling with the COVID-19 public health emergency in the hospitality, entertainment, and retail industries. Funds are being distributed by way of four different programs—$35M to restaurants, $30M to hotels, $20M to entertainment, and $15M to retail. Applications for Hotels and restaurants are available now at [link removed][UNIQID]. ([link removed][UNIQID]) Applications for the entertainment and retail industry will be open by December 22nd.

The District's independently owned small businesses and the workers they employ need our support as we continue to navigate our way through the various challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the holiday season consider shopping with our small business community. Looking for a list of DC small businesses take a look at the link here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

In service,

Kenyan
In this issue of the Ward 5 Report:

* Kenyan in the News
* Kenyan in the Community
* Small Business Spotlight
* COVID-19 Testing
* Department of Recreation Update
* Holiday Guidance
* Updated Quarantine Guidance
* Covid-19 Vaccine Update



** Kenyan in the News
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Councilmember McDuffie speaks with ABC 7 - WJLA regarding the Racial Equity Achieves Results Amendment Act of 2020. ([link removed][UNIQID])


** Kenyan in the Community
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Hear Councilmember McDuffie tell why Beacon House is an important asset in the Edgewood neighborhood located in #OurWard 5


** Small Business Spotlight
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DC Restaurants can now apply for the Bridge Fund. For more information on how to apply follow the link here. [link removed][UNIQID] ([link removed][UNIQID])
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Information on how to apply for the Robust Retail Grant can be found here ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
The 6th annual Procrastinator's Holiday Market will highlight products and promotions from some of your favorite ward 5 businesses along the Rhode Island Ave and Bladensburg Rd Main streets. This year's Market is all online ([link removed][UNIQID]) .


** COVID-19 Testing
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** Department of Recreation Update
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** Holiday Guidance
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** Updated Quarantine Guidance
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** Covid-19 Vaccine Update
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For information on the District's announcement on the COVID-19 vaccine visit [link removed][UNIQID]

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