The Paycheck Protection Program has brought welcome relief to thousands of churches across the U.S., while leaving others — many of them serving communities of color — still struggling to survive.
The successful loan application submitted by the Church of St. Mary in Sycamore, Ill., was actually prepared by the financial officer for the Rockford Diocese, to which the parish belongs. The officer prepared loan applications for all the parishes in the diocese that wanted to take part in the program.
"I haven't heard any major complaints," Markey told NPR."But if they're going to complain, they probably don't call me." Many churches in low income communities of color lack access to such support, but have greater financial needs.
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