Better Business Bureau releases guidelines for wise giving when helping storm victims | News

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — As generous Kentucky residents try to find ways to help the victims of last weekend’s violent storms, the Better Business Bureau has some advice on how to avoid donation scams. 

Donations

At this time, the Kentucky Governor’s office requests that donations be sent or taken to the following address:

Mayfield-Graves County Fairgrounds, 1004 KY-121, Mayfield, KY 42066

Needed items include: water, flash lights, head lamps, batteries, work gloves, new socks, new undergarments, blankets, coats, warm clothes, shoes, and toiletries.

Monetary Donations

Gov. Andy Beshear has established the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to help those affected by the tornados and the severe weather system. Go to https://secure.kentucky.gov/formservices/Finance/WKYRelief to donate.

Donations can also be sent to the Kentucky Red Cross at this link (https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/), by texting REDCROSS to 90999, or by calling 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669).

United Way says it will pledge 100% of donations

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How Comcast Is Helping Latinx-Owned Small Businesses Continue Steady Growth During The Pandemic

How Comcast Is Helping Latinx-Owned Small Businesses Continue Steady Growth During The Pandemic
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It’s estimated that by 2050, Hispanic businesses will add 1.4 trillion dollars to the US economy,  which means that $18 trillion would be funneled into the U.S. economy.

Latinx-owned businesses are leading growth across all industries.  This is unique since other minority groups, particularly Black business owners, have been adversely impacted by COVID-19 and have yet to fully recover. 

Despite the growth, Latinx business owners still have certain hurdles to overcome. 70% of Latinx-owned businesses are self-funded, and have experienced difficulty securing loans from big banks. 

To help bridge this disparity, Comcast and Telemundo have partnered with HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement) and Prospera to further elevate Hispanic businesses.

According to a news release, the partnership will expand the impact of these organizations, including the development of a 10 session course for female entrepreneurs and grants awarded to small business owners in the surrounding areas

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