District 1 Grants Funding to the DeKalb Board of Health For Outreach and Covid-19 Vaccination Events
In an effort to provide more outreach, education, and vaccination events in hard-to-reach communities, Commissioner Patrick’s office has partnered with DeKalb County Board of Health (BOH) by awarding the agency with 2 CARES Act grants. The first, a $35,000 grant towards the BOH’s Mini Grant program designed to help small nonprofits to assist with Covid-19 […]
Commissioner Robert Patrick Helps Students That Have Fallen Behind
Due to the pandemic, the Latino community was one of the hardest-hit in the United States, facing among the highest rates of unemployment and income loss, along with the highest rates of hospitalization of any demographic group. These losses have spurred on broader challenges for Latino families, causing hardships ranging from food insecurity to decreased […]
Commissioner Patrick Provides Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) Funds for Rental Assistance and Food
During the national shelter-in-place order, many residents faced financial hardships due to job loss, layoffs, and illness. As one of several responses, Commissioner Patrick partnered with the Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS) to assist residents with rental assistance and to stock the organization’s food pantry with a $230,000 CARES Act grant. Located in […]
Commissioner Patrick Partners with DeKalb CEO for Buford Highway Mass Vaccination and Food Drive
In partnership with DeKalb County CEO, we conducted several mass food and vaccination events on Buford Highway at the old K-Mart site. Thousands of people were able to receive food, vaccine shots, and $100 gift cards.
Commissioner Robert Patrick Launches ‘Be D1 to Stop COVID-19’ Public Awareness Campaign
Initiative to target vulnerable communities DECATUR, GA—As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) begin torelax mask policies for outdoors and those who have been vaccinated, DeKalb CountyCommissioner Robert Patrick is reminding residents that precautions still need to betaken. Although the number of COVID-19 cases are on the decline, there are hot spots inseveral […]
Commissioner Patrick Holds Covid-19 Spanish Townhall
DECATUR, Ga.–Residents in DeKalb County continue to experience a rise in COVID-19 cases. In District 1, there are underserved communities that need resources and information that allows them to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. Commissioner Robert Patrick (District 1) has partnered with Kaiser Permanente to provide a virtual Town hall question-and-answer session […]
Commissioner Patrick Launches Small Business Listening Session Series to Gauge the Ongoing Impact of Covid-19
DECATUR, GA—On February 26th, restaurant operators, economic development officials, and business association representatives convened to discuss the ongoing impact the coronavirus pandemic continues to have on the restaurant industry. The Small Business Listening Session Series, hosted by Commissioner Robert Patrick, is designed to allow the small business community to weigh-in on the challenges of operating […]