Editor’s Note:
During the next several weeks, I’ll use this space to pool community resources about the COVID-19 outbreak specific to Republic.On the right, you’ll find links to a few key resources. Below, you’ll find a map that lists locations of community outreach efforts, followed by a list of articles about what’s happening.
Click pins to see services offered by each site
Parks & Rec Details Summer Programs; Have-a-Blast Delayed
The Republic Parks and Recreation Department has released more details about its plan to reopen facilities and restart programs this
Food Giveaway Helps 250+ Families
More than 250 families participated in a food giveaway at People Helping People in Republic this week. By the
Republic Churches Win Grant to Provide Utility Assistance
A coalition of Republic churches in the Republic Ministerial Alliance has been awarded a $10,000 grant to help provide utility
People Helping People Plans Major Food Distribution
Republic’s People Helping People will give away enough food to feed about 500 families during a major distribution planned for
Guidelines, Not Mandates, Highlight Republic’s Reopening
After Missouri’s stay-at-home order ends at midnight tonight, many Republic businesses will open their doors for the first time in
Republic Nurse Works COVID-19 Hotspot
Republic resident Stephanie Wells has been a nurse since 2004, including 11 1/2 years in emergency rooms. She’s due to
Online Grant Applications Open for Republic Relief
The Republic Community Foundation has opened its online application process for grants related to COVID-19 response and recovery. The foundation
“The Lord Working:” Well-Timed Donation Restocks PHP Freezers
Early last week, People Helping People President Gala Wilson was in the storeroom talking to a volunteer about the organization’s
“Easter Hope” Helps an Estimated 500 Republic Families
The organized relief effort in Republic got a big pre-Easter boost with a giveaway of food and other supplies by
RunRepMO Registration Re-Opens
When employees at the Republic Parks and Recreation Department realized they’d be shutting down their usual programming to deal with