Pierce County Increases Funding To CARES Act Programs

Press release from the City of Lakewood:

October 13, 2020

Pierce County recently dedicated $7.5 million from its federal CARES Act allocation to create a program that would offer a 30 percent discount to dine-in customers, excluding alcohol purchases. The 30 percent discount is only available to customers eating at eligible restaurants during a two-week promotional window. The promotional dates have not been set.

Pierce County recently increased funding to the following CARES Act programs:

• $5 million to the existing residential rental assistance program;
• $4 million to the existing Commercial Rent and Mortgage Assistance Program;
• $1 million to the existing childcare program; and
• $1 million to the existing veteran assistance program.

Residents seeking rental or mortgage assistance, those looking for childcare assistance or veterans seeking help can find information online at piercecountywa.gov/COVID19help or by calling 253-798-7171.

Business owners looking for more information about available business relief options should visit piercecountywa.gov/CARESbusiness or call 253-798-6150.

This press release was produced by the City of Lakewood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.