March 21, 2020

Berkeley Relief Fund Now Accepting Donations, Launch on Sunday at 3pm

Tomorrow at 3pm, Mayor Jesse Arreguin, along with bestselling author Michael Lewis, will be hosting a live online event to kickoff the launch of the Berkeley Relief Fund to support small businesses, arts nonprofits, and residential tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will feature interviews and videos of people who have been impacted by COVID-19, along with other guest appearances.

The Berkeley Relief Fund was unanimously approved by the City Council on Tuesday. The City is contributing $3 Million to the Relief Fund and are asking our community to match. Even though the official launch will take place tomorrow at 3pm, the Fund is now open and accepting donations. All donations are tax deductible and 100% of the proceeds will go to those significantly impacted. To donate, visit the Berkeley Relief Fund website, which also includes additional information and FAQs about the fund.

Be sure to pass this message around to your friends, family, and neighbors. By working together, we can help us ensure that our Berkeley community continues to thrive on the other side of this crisis.

New Resource Guide Now Available

The past week we have seen significant changes to our daily lives as we respond to the pandemic. But many people have questions as to what is still operational, from city services to public transit. I have compiled a list of information and resources to help guide you. This blog will be updated regularly as things change.

Visit the COVID-19 Resource Guide for more information.

Keep Up on the Latest Information

As always, you can visit the City of Berkeley website for additional information on our city’s response to COVID-19, including tips to stay healthy, information on city services, and other resources and useful links. This page is being updated regularly.