Friday Harbor Fire Recovery Fund – Exciting Update!

UPDATE:  WE MADE IT!!!
Thanks to our inspiring island donors, we blew past our goal!

100% of Fire Recovery Grant donations is going directly into the hands of our business owners, enabling them to get back in business faster, and all PayPal fees will be covered by a generous donation.

I have been so proud and so absolutely blown away by the support our community has already shown – thank you, thank you, thank you, islanders, for your generosity, your warmth, your kindness.

Victoria and the EDC Board and Staff

 

Resources for Affected Businesses

Dear Business Owners and Workers,

Our hearts are with you right now and always.  Here are some resources to help, and we’re standing by if you need us.  Call anytime at 360-378-2906, or email info@sanjuansedc.org

Events

Please join us for information sessions on April 14th and 15th – contact our office at info@sanjuansedc.org or 360-378-2906 to sign up.  These events are limited to those businesses and workers affected directly by the April 7th fire.

Employee Session: Thursday April 14, from 9-10 a.m.   

The presenters will be:

  • The Family Resource Center will provide information about rental assistance, other forms of financial assistance and low-cost counseling services.
  • NW Workforce Development will discuss how they can help with resume evaluation, job search assistance and job skills training
  • EDC will discuss filing for unemployment and your options

Business Owner Session:  April 15th, from 9-10 a.m.  

  • We will have representatives from local service providers and will provide information on resources for:
    • Insurance
    • Workforce support
    • Legal
    • Financial services
    • Utilities

Resources

EDC Fire Recovery Grant.  This grant is funded by donations. Businesses with significant financial losses not covered by insurance are urged to apply for a grant from the EDC’s Fire Recovery Grant pool.  Please fill out form here and email to info@sanjuansedc.org:  EDC_Fire-Recovery_Grant-Application_4-7-22

Economic Injury Disaster Assistance.  Business owners are urged to complete the SBA’s pre-application form for Economic Injury Disaster Assistance from the SBA.  While your business may not need the support, your neighboring businesses may, and the SBA will not consider an Economic Injury Declaration without 5 worksheets completed by affected businesses. Please complete the form here and email it to info@sanjuansedc.org when completed:  Economic Injury Worksheet SBA

NWWA Recovery Grant.  Our office is currently working on partnering with regional economic development offices to offer a recovery grant, and information will be posted forthwith.