The new program aims to provide relief for those who have been laid off amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and the recent earthquake near Salt Lake City
Burrell, who is a part owner of the Bar X and Beer Bar in Salt Lake City with his wife Holly, partnered with Mayor Erin Mendenhall and the Downtown Alliance to launch the “Burrell has provided an initial donation of $100,000 to launch the program, which aims to provide $2,000 grants to employees of any Salt Lake City restaurant or bar who have been laid off due to the closures initiated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or the earthquake earlier this week, a press release said.
In addition to the public health crisis caused by COVID-19, the Salt Lake City area also experienced a“We’re hopeful that during this time, when so many restaurant and bar employees are facing uncertainty, that this effort can provide a small bit of relief,” Burrell, 52, said in a statement.Mendenhall added, “I know the workers in the restaurant and bar industry are hurting right now and we’re working to help.
Downtown Alliance President and CEO Derek Miller thanked Burrell for his contribution to the program.
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