'I think that one of the big themes in the discussion today was how do these sectors re-invent themselves?' says Mayor Bryan Paterson of Kingston, Ont.
Now in phase one of reopening the province, the recovery team is tasked with responding to the provincial government’s orders — this week retail stores were allowed to open for the first time in two months.But there are still restrictions in place, such as social distancing, which can make it difficult for some organizations to remain viable, as many require close contact with others.The local United Way is one non-profit that has been struggling financially during the pandemic.
“The key concerns of charities and non-profits is around fundraising first … revenue decline, increase in demand, and the innovation and collaboration that needs to happen,” says Bhavana Varma, the CEO of the United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, who is also a member of the recovery team.
She believes all sectors involved share a common goal, which is to get their operations back up and running safely. In an effort to keep businesses viable, the city has recently provided incentives for businesses, including deferring property tax payments. They are continuing to work on identifying which sectors in Kingston could benefit from further financial support.
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