NONPROFITS
us to keep our staff of 28 working full from home without ever
missing a paycheck.”
MHA managed to hold its major fundraiser at the end of February,
giving it enough capital to sustain all of its services for a
while. Unfortunately, its yearly donations fell substantially short,
so it will be hosting a few small events in the future to raise additional
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funds.
“Our services are needed more now than ever,” Coppola said.
“We are social creatures and isolation is uncomfortable and
stressful. We estimate 91 percent of the population was affected
by the stay-at-home orders, and if you add the rioting and civil
unrest on top of it, it becomes overwhelming. That’s why our
drop-In centers will always be accessable 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week and our walk-in and counseling center continues to offer
same-day screenings for anyone in crisis.” >>
Dr. Philip Cromer, a psychologist with the Mental Health Association of Indian
River County, conducts a telehealth session during the pandemic.
What has become overwhelmingly
evident is the spirit of volunteering
only accelerated during the
pandemic.
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