Thank You to Our Community Partners!
“Through the kindness and generosity of the San José community, our fund was been able to get to a point where we were able to provide East San José small businesses and nonprofits with financial support,” said Rolando A. Bonilla. “In only a month, our community has generously come together to help our small businesses and nonprofits in their fight to survive. This effort is a reflection of the determination and resiliency of our community.”
Rolando A. Bonilla Launches East San José COVID Relief Fund
With businesses struggling as a result of COVID-19, and East San José residents being infected at a disproportionate rate to the rest of Santa Clara County, the Fund was intended to be a community vehicle for community members to support local businesses and nonprofits.
“In order for East San Jose to overcome this pandemic, we need to focus on its economic vibrancy,” said Rolando A. Bonilla. “If we do not step up and support our businesses and nonprofits during this moment of crisis, we risk losing the economic engine of our community. We cannot let that happen.”
Through Rolando's contributions and a partnership with East San José nonprofit, Business Circle LatinX, The East San Jose COVID Relief Fund was able to provide grants ranging from $3,500-$5,000 providing approximately $100,000 in community assistance.
Link to Articles
Santa Clara County vaccine efforts reaching hardest-hit communities. KRON 4. August 26, 2021.
Santa Clara Co. official asks for San Jose vaccination site to reopen as COVID-19 cases rise. Abc7. July 20, 2021.
Politician demands reopening of mass vaccination site in East San Jose. KRON 4. July 19, 2021.
Casos positivos de la variante Delta se triplican en el condado Santa Clara / Positive Cases of Delta Variant Triple in Santa Clara County. Telemundo 48. July 19, 2021.
East San Jose community urged to get vaccinated as COVID cases spike. KRON 4. July 19, 2021.
San Jose Leader Asks Hispanic Community to Get Vaccinated as Delta Variant Spreads. NBC Bay Area. July 19, 2021.
Politician demands reopening of mass vaccination site in East San Jose. KTVU Fox 2 News. July 19, 2021.
Community leaders urge the city to step in to support East San Jose. KRON 4. July 8, 2021.
New proposal calls for investment in East San Jose businesses. San José Spotlight. July 7, 2021.
Efforts underway to support East San Jose small businesses recover post-pandemic. KRON 4. June 21, 2021.
San Jose Aims To Be Friendlier To Small Businesses. San José Spotlight. June 12, 2021.
Plan de recuperación económica para pequeños negocios al este de San José. Telemundo 48. June 12, 2021.
COVID Recovery: Planning Commissioner Seeking Rescue Plan Funds For Struggling East Jose Businesses. KPIX 5. May 24, 2021.
Community Raises Funds for Small Businesses in East San Jose. San Jose Inside. May 8, 2021.
Community Members Raise Funds To Support Small Businesses In East San Jose. SF Gate. May 8, 2021.
East San Jose Community Organizer Appeals for More Small Business Support. KCBS-Radio. May 7, 2021.
Negocios hispanos reciben ayuda económica al este de San José. Hispanic businesses in East San Jose receive economic support. Telemundo 48. May 6, 2021.
COVID Recovery: East San Jose Neighborhood Calls On City To Buy Vacant Storefronts To Aid Struggling Businesses. KPIX5. April 12, 2021.
New app aims to help with vaccine appointments in San Jose. KRON 4. March 31, 2021.
COVID Vaccines: Software Engineer Develops App To Find Bay Area Appointments In Real-Time. KPIX 5. March 30, 2021.
¿Busca citas para su vacuna contra el COVID-19? Esta aplicación le puede ayudar. Looking for appointments for your COVID-19 vaccine? This app can help you. Univision 14. March 30, 2021.
What we know about the economic recovery stimulus plan for East San Jose. KRON 4. March 24, 2021.
City commissioner urges Liccardo to make $6.5M investment in East San Jose. San José Spotlight. March 23, 2021.
A year of despair and resiliency: How COVID-19 changed San Jose. San José Spotlight. March 18, 2021.
New grants aim to help Bay Area small businesses survive pandemic downturn. Abc7. March 16, 2021.
Struggling East San Jose small businesses that got COVID grants speak out. KRON4. March 12, 2021.
Negocios hispanos reciben ayuda económica en San José. Telemundo 48. March 11, 2021.
COVID-19 Relief for East Side Businesses and Nonprofits (Video Part 1)(Video Part 2). NBC Bay Area. February 25, 2021.
East San Jose Businesses Are Now Able to Apply for A New Relief Fund. KCBS Radio. February 21, 2021.
East San Jose community raises almost $30,000 to help struggling businesses. KCBS Radio. February 20, 2021.
How East San Jose small businesses can get financial help. KRON4. February 19, 2021.
Lingering Symptoms Persist for Some COVID-19 Survivors. NBC Bay Area. February 18, 2021.
San Jose mayor proposes plan to build housing on school property, gets pushback. San José Spotlight. February 17, 2021.
New COVID relief fund for East San Jose businesses. KTVU. February 16, 2021.
‘Minorities are getting robbed’: Why advocates are calling for East San Jose’s zoning policy to end. KRON4. February 12, 2021.
‘The last place they want to go’: How COVID-19 is devastating East San Jose businesses. The Mercury News. January 19, 2021.
Fundraiser launched in effort to save East San Jose businesses. KCBS Radio. January 7, 2021.
5 East San Jose ZIP codes make up 30% of county’s total COVID cases; here’s how they’re banding together. KRON4. January 6, 2021.
SJ Planning Commissioner Hit Hard by COVID-19 Now Helps the Most Vulnerable. NBC Bay Area. January 6, 2021.
Nuevo fondo de ayuda económica para negocios al este de San José. Telemundo 48. January 5, 2021.
SJ: New Covid-19 Relief Fund Dedicated To East San Jose Businesses. SFGate. January 5, 2021.
New COVID-19 relief fund dedicated to East San Jose businesses. San José Spotlight. January 4, 2021.
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