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CCHD Receives $165,533 Funding from California for COVID Relief

December 20, 2021: The Cambria Community Healthcare District announced it has received $165,533 in grant funding, which it plans to use for relief from COVID related impacts. The funding is made available from a $100 million allocation provided by the State Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom in the 2021-2022 State Budget. “During these challenging times in the COVID pandemic, these funds... will provide much needed relief from the unanticipated financial impacts we have experienced”, said Michael McDonough, Administrator. “We’re extremely grateful for this support to continue our essential mission of public service.” This funding arrives after special districts across California experienced budget and staff cuts necessitated as a result of the COVID pandemic. Throughout 2020 and 2021, California’s special districts provided essential services to their local communities, maintained a large portion of the state’s critical infrastructure, and employed thousands of front-line workers, but initially received none of the COVID relief funding available to cities and counties. “Special districts are addressing our biggest statewide challenges, all at the local level,” said Neil McCormick, CEO of the California Special Districts Association (CSDA). We applaud Governor Newsom and our Legislature for recognizing this and responding to our requests for partnership. Special districts make a difference throughout California and this funding will make a difference in the communities special districts serve.” Statewide, more than 2,000 independent special districts across the state serve the needs of all 40 million Californians at some level, and more than 60 percent of these local agencies provide specialized services to a disadvantaged community.