WAYNE COUNTY CARES

“But it doesn’t make any sense because I’m not working now.”Hinkley visited Eastern Market Wednesday to pick up a debit card from the Wayne County Cares Program. “This is kind of what I would call Wayne County stimulus package, since the feds haven’t been able to figure out how to get it done,” said Wayne County executive Warren Evans. The money is being given to 12,000 Wayne County residents whose jobs have been impacted by the pandemic. In addition to the Wayne County Cares program, the county devoted resources to support local small businesses and local nonprofits. More information can be found on the Wayne County Cares official website here.

DETROIT – Wayne County launched a program in support of workers in the restaurant, hospitality, entertainment and fitness industries who have been impacted by Michigan’s recent COVID-19 restrictions. Application for the Wayne County Cares Program opened on Dec. 10. Gretchen Whitmer announced a “three-week pause” effective from Nov. 18 through Dec. 8. The restrictions were extended for 12 days -- through Dec. 20. View more: Wayne County news

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced a new program to provide a one-time $500 cash bonus to food service workers impacted by COVID-19 health orders. DETROIT — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced a new program to provide a one-time $500 cash bonus to food service workers impacted by COVID-19 health orders. “Wayne County Cares is designed to help those who need it the most,” Evans said. “Our goal is to ensure Wayne County residents and businesses have the support they need to safely get through these difficult times. We are all in this fight together.”For more information about Wayne County Cares or to apply, visit www.WayneCounty.com.

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced a new program to provide a one-time $500 cash bonus to food service workers impacted by COVID-19 health orders. DETROIT — Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced a new program to provide a one-time $500 cash bonus to food service workers impacted by COVID-19 health orders. “Wayne County Cares is designed to help those who need it the most,” Evans said. “Our goal is to ensure Wayne County residents and businesses have the support they need to safely get through these difficult times. We are all in this fight together.”For more information about Wayne County Cares or to apply, visit www.WayneCounty.com.