The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a plan that allocated $75 million in CARES Act funding equally between the five county supervisorial districts for economic support initiatives in response to COVID-19.

Small businesses and nonprofits in Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Westminster, Midway City, and Fountain Valley will be able to apply for $10,000 each in economic support grant funding. In total, $13 million in grant funding will be awarded by lottery to eligible small businesses and nonprofits, with an additional $2 million available to economic development expenses in designated business districts in Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Westminster, and Fountain Valley. 

Make sure to follow me on social media for more updates at @JoinAndrewDo and check out the First District website for new updates. 

In the next two weeks, we will be announcing webinar dates to provide residents more information on how on the eligibility requirements and selection process. After the webinars, we will announce the application launch day.

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Last week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released new guidance for the reopening of additional sectors of economies in jurisdictions like Orange County that have already submitted an attestation and received approval to move deeper into Stage 2 of the State's Resilience Roadmap.

I applaud California Governor Gavin Newsom for continuing to reopen our state in a way that is both safe and necessary for our residents and economy

Here are the guidelines:

• Campgrounds, RV Parks, and Outdoor Recreation
• Cardrooms, Satellite Wagering Facilities, and Racetracks
• Family Entertainment Centers
• Fitness Facilities
• Hotels
• Museums, Galleries, Zoos, and Aquariums
• Restaurants, Bars, and Wineries

If you’re interested in donating/selling COVID-19 related PPE/supplies to the County, check out the link below. This site incorporates the checklist that the Health Care Agency developed to review those vendors. 

https://covid19info.ocgov.com/supplies

Last Thursday, we honored the service and sacrifice of allied forces who valiantly began the liberation of Europe 76 years ago. Americans have always answered the call to fight against tyranny and oppression in defense of our democratic ideals. 

Every year, Carlos Quezada and Frankie Gonzalez, coordinate “A Road to a Better Future” car show that awards scholarships to outstanding seniors at Segerstrom High School.

This year’s car show was canceled, due to COVID-19, but I was proud to sponsor a scholarship that went to Abigail Margo, who will be attending San Francisco State University this Fall. Congratulations, we’re all rooting for you!

This Thursday, June 11 at 1 p.m., Director Clayton Chau and Assistant Director Lilly Simmering of the OC Health Care Agency will host a webinar about opening houses of worship now that we have moved on to the second stage of reopening.

This Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., OC Animal Care will be kicking off the Family Fur-st Drive-Thru Pet Pantry to support Orange County families in need of pet food. The Family Fur-st Pet Food Pantry events will take place on the second Saturday of every month while food is available, and the need is still present in the community.

The financial burden suffered by many people because of COVID-19 has made it very difficult for people to feed and provide for their pets. The goal of the drive-thru pantry is to support Orange County residents and make it easier for them to hopefully keep their pets and not give them up for financial reasons.

OC Public Libraries is moving into Phase 2, which means contactless, curbside pickup at First District libraries starting June 16th! Check out the flyer for when and how to access library resources!