MANASSAS, Va. — The Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William has partnered with Prince William County Government and the cities of Manassas, and Manassas Park to collect donations for the Prince William Area Disaster Fund.
The combined disaster relief and recovery fund is supported mostly by donations from private citizens, businesses, faith-based organizations, and other community groups.
Donated money goes toward emergency networks, community groups, and agencies that are working to meet critical unmet needs. Funding priorities include food security, housing, and human services, employment assistance and other critical needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.
"We’re all in this together. We are just grateful to be able to connect our generous community members with the dedicated service providers who are going above and beyond to serve our area’s most vulnerable residents,” said Chelsi Conaway, The Alliance’s executive director.
To give to the Prince William Area Disaster Fund, text the word “IMPACT” to 36413. Donors can also give online by tapping here.
To contribute by check, please make checks payable to “The Alliance” and include “The Prince William Area Disaster Fund” in the memo line. Mail checks to 9073 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110. For more information, call The Alliance at 703-344-4729, or email cconaway@alliancegow.org.
There are currently more than 500 positive cases of coronavirus in Prince William County.
What precautions should you take?
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wear a mask if you have to make an essential trip outside
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are unavailable.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Reasons to leave your home under stay-at-home order
- Grocery store trips
- Medical visits or trips to the pharmacy
- Travel to your essential job
- Exercise such as walks, hikes or bike rides
Commonly reported symptoms of COVID-19 infection include
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Pneumonia
If you are sick or suspect you are infected, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends taking the followings steps:
- Stay home except to get medical care
- Avoid public areas, including work or school
- Avoid public transportation
- Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home
- Contact your doctor via telemedicine for more guidance