Staff Report //April 1, 2020//
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Thurston Southern Catering has created Rosebay, a new pickup and delivery service. Each week, Rosebay will apply proceeds from the previous week’s sales to donate food to local communities in need.
A variety of meals are offered, including gluten-free and plant-based options. Grocery items are also available for purchase. Orders must be placed by 2 p.m. the day before pickup or delivery.
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has donated $100,000 toward the S.C. American Red Cross’ mission of collecting blood donations during the new coronavirus pandemic.
The American Heart Association is committing $2.5 million to research efforts focusing on the new coronavirus as a part of its COVID-19 and its Cardiovascular Impact Rapid Response Grant initiative.
The association will offer research grants for fast-tracked short-term projects that can produce results within 9 months to a year to better understand the virus. There will also be additional funding for the association’s new Health Technologies & Innovation Strategically Focused Research Centers to develop rapid technology solutions.
The association will fund one national coordinating center, along with at least 10 project grants of $100,000 each.
Applications are due April 6, with awardees announced in early May and projects underway by June.
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