The Impact of Covid-19 on Montgomery County’s Nonprofit Sector and Resources for Renters.
More than 170 County nonprofit responded to the Covid-19 Impact Survey in August. Nonprofit Montgomery conducted the survey with Maryland Nonprofits, Nonprofit Prince George’s and other regional partners. Click here for the presentation. Some takeaways:
Impact on staff:
45% of respondents reported that 20% or more of their staff have children under 12 at home.
43 nonprofits reported a staff member was diagnosed with Covid
Impact on programs:
most nonprofits either continued to operate in person programs or shifted to virtual. Very few stopped or severely decreased programs.
57% saw the demand for service increase or stay the same; food and human service providers were most likely to see an increase.
30% of respondents are offering services in person.
Impact on funding:
Fee for service revenue was most likely to have decreased since March, 2020 (63% reported a drop in fee for service)
37% reported a decline in individual giving.
28% of nonprofits responding had less than 30 days of cash reserves pre-covid.
77 nonprofits (of 147) received help from the Paycheck Protection Program.
26 nonprofits reported receiving a Montgomery County Public Health Emergency Grant.
Amanda Harris, Chief of Services to End & Prevent Homelessness, DHHS
Resources for Renters
DHHS Rent Relief information. Or call 311 – if unable to complete an online application
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): OVID-19 Planning & Response for Homeless Assistance Providers office hours.
