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​KENT county COVID-19 




​Church  RESOURCES

Helping to keep your church & community safe
This website is a project of the Kent County COVID-19 Church Response Task Force. The Church Response Task Force is a coalition of church leaders from across Kent County that works closely with the Kent County Health Department to help churches serve their communities during this unprecedented health crisis. 
 
The COVID-19 resources on this website have been curated from Kent County, Michigan Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. There are additional ministry resources that have been provided by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute and Church Fuel.

​RELIGIOUS CONGREGATION COVID-19 VACCINE PLEDGE

Click the box below for more information regarding the pledge.
CLICK HERE

COVID-19 Volunteer Registration

Volunteers In Service (VIS) has partnered with us as our coordination lead partner.
​To sign up as a volunteer, please click the box below to go to their website.
CLICK HERE

4.9

INFO RELEASE
COVID-19 Community Corps:
COVID-19 Community Corps has released the "We Can Do This" toolkit. It includes FAQs on vaccines and tips for communicating across audiences.

Click the box below to access the toolkit.
CLICK HERE
VACCINATION UPDATE
Kent County Health Department:
Click the box below to see the latest COVID-19 Vaccination Update provided by KCHD.
CLICK HERE

3.31

INFO RELEASE
FEMA Assistance:
In early April 2021, FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized, and FEMA is now moving rapidly to implement this funeral assistance program nationwide.
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FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance: https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance

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​"A Shot of Love" COVID-19 Vaccine Rally & Registration Drive:
Saturday, March 27 @ 1:00pm-3:00pm
Iglesia Vida Plena Church Parking Lot
3450 Michael Avenue SW, Wyoming, MI


The Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force will host its second COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Drive this Saturday, March 27th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Iglesia Vida Plena Church located at 3450 Michael Avenue SW, Wyoming. Faith leaders from across Kent County are stepping up to ensure that residents in high priority zip codes based on COVID-19 incidents and other socially vulnerable index factors are registered to receive the vaccine.
  
This Registration Drive is the part of 10 sites across Kent County where volunteers will help ensure that the most vulnerable members of our community are vaccinated. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY BEEN VACCINATED PLEASE COME OUT AND JOIN US.

[PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ATTENDEES MUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF OUR MEDICAL SAFETY TEAM AND ADHERE TO THE SAFETY GUIDELINES OF LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS]

Rev. Khary J. Bridgewater
Coordinator, Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force

Rev. Joe Jones
Co-coordinator, Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force
 
Rev. Julian Guzman
Co-coordinator, Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force
 
Rev. Nathaniel Moody
Co-Chair, Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force
 
Rev. Miguel Toro
Co-Chair, Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force
 
Rev. Jeff Manion
Co-Chair, Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force


3.22

EVENT
​"A Shot of Love" COVID-19 Vaccine Rally & Registration Drive:
Tuesday, March 23 @ 3:30pm-6:00pm
Pilgrim Rest Church Parking Lot
510 Franklin Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI

CONTACTS
Khary Bridgewater: 616-252-9504, kharyb@urbanchurchcenter.org
Joe Jones: jdjones@grcity.us

Description
The Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force will host a COVID-19 Vaccine Rally and Registration Drive this Tuesday, March 23rd from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church located at 510 Franklin Street SE, Grand Rapids. Faith leaders from across Kent County are stepping up to ensure that residents in high priority zip codes, based on COVID-19 incidents and other socially vulnerable index factors, are registered to receive the vaccine.

The rally will begin at 3:30 PM with remarks from Grand Rapids City Commissioner Joe Jones and Kent County Deputy Administrative Health Teresa Branson. At 4:00 PM over 200 volunteers will canvass select census tracts in the 49507 Zip-code going door to door to ensure that every adult resident has the opportunity to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

This Rally and Registration Drive is the first of 10 drives scheduled across Kent County to help ensure that the most vulnerable members of our community are vaccinated. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY BEEN VACCINATED PLEASE COME OUT AND JOIN US.

[PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ATTENDEES MUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OF OUR MEDICAL SAFETY TEAM AND ADHERE TO THE SAFETY GUIDELINES OF LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS]

Special thanks to the staff at LINC Up for helping to coordinate the canvassing. We would also like to thank the Black Impact Collaborative, the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute, the Cherry Street Health Center, and the Grand Rapids chapters of the NAACP and Urban League for their support.

Rev. Khary J. Bridgewater
Coordinator, Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force

Rev. Joe Jones
Co-coordinator, Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force

Rev. Julian Guzman
Co-coordinator, Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force

Rev. Nathaniel Moody
Co-Chair, Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force

Rev. Miguel Toro
Co-Chair, Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force

Rev. Jeff Manion
Co-Chair, 
Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force

3.10

INFO RELEASE
​New Community Clinic Registration Process:
From Vaccinate West Michigan (​https://vaccinatewestmi.com/)
​Click the box below to see the full document.
CLICK HERE

3.9

EVENT
​VIRTUAL FAITH BASED HOUSING & RESOURCE FAIR:
Hosted by The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
Wednesday, March 17 @ 5-6:30pm
Click the box below to see their flyer for more information.
CLICK HERE

3.5

GUIDELINE UPDATE
COVID-19 Gathering Guidelines for March 5:
From MDHHS
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2.24

RESOURCES
​Gov't COVID-19 Task Force on Racial Disparities:
From KCHD’s Race, Equity and Inclusion Meeting
Implicit Bias Training for Health Care Professionals (.pdf)
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Michigan Interim COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy (.pdf)
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RESOURCES
​COVID-19 WELLNESS CHECK SCRIPT:
Wellness Check Script (.pdf)
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Wellness Check Script (.docx)
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Control de Bienestar
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2.11

LIVE STREAM
​NAACPGR Presents COVID UN-COVERED:
Thursday, February 11 @ 6pm via Facebook Live.
Led by Cle Jackson, Teresa Branson, and Mike Fortman.
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Click the link below to tune in.
​www.facebook.com/naacpgr
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2.7

NEWS RELEASE
​U.K. COVID-19 B.1.1.7 Confirmed in Kent County:
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) notified the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) that the COVID-19 variant known as SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 has been confirmed in a Kent County resident.

​This variant is concerning because it is associated with increased transmissibility. Compared to the original virus, the B.1.1.7 variant is approximately 50 percent more transmissible, leading to faster spread of the virus and potentially increasing numbers of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

​See file below for more information.
U.K. COVID-19 B.1.1.7 Confirmed in Kent County
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2.4

NEWS RELEASE
​West Michigan Vaccine Clinic Requests Volunteers from the Community:
The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place, operated by Kent County, Spectrum Health and Mercy Health in collaboration with Vaccinate West Michigan, is seeking community volunteers in non-clinical roles to support the vaccine clinic.

​Volunteer survey link: https://kentcounty.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2miTJFQQ6LrhhB4​
Vaccine Clinic Requests Volunteers from the Community
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Clínica de Vacunación solicita Voluntarios de la Comunidad
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Mental Health & COVID-19 Resources for Kent County
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COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy (Phased Approach)
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Stay Connected // 1.26 (updated)
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Salud Mental y COVID-19 Recursos para el Condado de Kent
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Estrategia de Vacunación contra el COVID-19 (en Fases)
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Manténgase Conectado // 1.26 (actualizado)
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1.26

COVID-19 Vaccine Research Results:
Michigan residents were surveyed about their views on the COVID-19 Vaccine.  Results were used to develop educational materials.
COVID-19 Vaccine Research Results
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MDHHS COVID-19 Vaccine Website:
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https://www.michigan.gov/covidvaccine
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  • ​Vaccine Prioritization Guidance - https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/MI_COVID-19_Vaccination_Prioritization_Guidance_710349_7.pdf
  • Information on how to get a vaccine when it is available to your group/phase - Coronavirus - Vaccine Locations (michigan.gov)
  • Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - COVID-19_Vaccine_Public_FAQ_FINAL_710077_7.pdf (michigan.gov)
  • Information on upcoming Townhalls; view the January 21st townhall with faith leaders: (17) Facebook
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Materials (social media, digital, print, radio and video) - Vaccine | Powered by Box
  • Vaccine Print Creative Version 1.pdf | Powered by Box
  • Vaccine Print Creative Version 2.pdf | Powered by Box
  • Vaccine Print Creative Version 3.pdf | Powered by Box
  • Vaccine Print Spanish.pdf | Powered by Box
  • Vaccine Print Arabic.pdf | Powered by Box
  • Vaccine Print Korean.jpg | Powered by Box
MDHHS – Vaccine YouTube Videos:
  • Familiar Path - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX2E2iJJLyM
  • Thresholds - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX2E2iJJLyM
  • Dose of hope - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vruANXR1uvs​
Op-Eds:
  • Wayne State president: Black people must overcome fear of vaccine (freep.com)
  • MC Digital Edition 12.23.2020 by Real Times Media - Issuu
  • TAKING THE VACCINE - Telegram (telegramnews.net)
COVID-19 CheckUp -- Questionaire & Personalized Report (Especially for ages 60+)
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Aging & Adult Services Agency, in partnership with BellAge, Inc. and support from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, has announced the launch of CV19 CheckUp in Michigan. CV19 CheckUp assesses each person’s unique situation and presents options to help reduce risk and enhance quality of life. We encourage all Michiganders, especially those 60 and over, to visit michigan.cv19checkup.org receive a free, personal assessment. Please help us promote this tool to your networks.

The anonymous questionnaire will take 5-10 minutes to complete on a computer, smartphone or tablet. CV19 CheckUp immediately delivers the user a personalized report, answering questions such as:
  • How likely am I to get COVID-19 or spread it to others?
  • If I get COVID-19, how severe would it likely be?
  • Where can I find help to ensure my needs are met during the pandemic?

Michiganders age 60 and over represent 89 percent of confirmed COVID-19 deaths. The individualized approach that defines CV19 CheckUp will deliver much needed support to the more than 2.4 million Michiganders age 60 and older, as well as those with underlying health conditions and/or compromised immune systems.
 
Please contact BellAge at info@bellage.org with questions.
Kent County Spectrum Health & Mercy Health in Collaboration With Vaccinate West Michigan Launch Large-Scale Vaccine Site in Downtown Grand Rapids:
https://newsroom.spectrumhealth.org/kent-county-spectrum-health-and-mercy-health-in-collaboration-with-vaccinate-west-michigan-launch-large-scale-vaccine-site-in-downtown-grand-rapids/
Document (English)
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Document (Español)
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​​vaccinatewestmi.com
Science of mRNA Vaccines (Dr. Karla Black)
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Spread Hope Coalition Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/549b9092184f/test-spread-hope-coalition-newsletter-4727202?e=6cbd1da22d
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
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Stay Connected (Jan 7)
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Registration for Additional Select Phases of COVID-19 Vaccinations Opens Today
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Hoy abren las inscripciones para fases selectas adicionales de vacunación contra el COVID-19
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Kent County Community Leader COVID-19 Vaccine Engagement Overview
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Resumen de la participación de líderes comunitarios del Condado de Kent sobre la vacuna de COVID-19
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Datos Importantes para Vacuna de COVID-19 (KCHD)
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Resumen de la participación de líderes comunitarios del Condado de Kent sobre la vacuna de COVID-19
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12/16 Michigan Department of
​Health & Human Services (MDHHS) Updates

MDHHS "Hope is on the Horizon":
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Hope-is-on-the-Horizon---Vaccinate-West-MI.html?soid=1131369118196&aid=1qaqsiZ0DZw
MDHHS "Mask Up, Mask Right"
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MDHHS COVID-19 Vaccine Talking Points
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COVID-19 Church Task Force Press Release

COVID-19 Church Task Force Press Release // November 17
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November 20: KCHD Public Health Warning & News Release

​The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) has issued a public health warning and strong guidelines aimed at curbing our high positivity rate.  As a reminder, these are recommendations and not mandates or local public health orders.
KCHD News Release // Nov 20
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KCHD Public Health Warning
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KCHD Advertencia de Salud Pública
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November 15: COVID-19 MDHHS Epidemic Order

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Epidemic Order Released on November 15:
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-545138--,00.html
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COVID-19 MDHHS Epidemic Order Document: Gatherings and Face Mask Order
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Pause to Save Lives (Open/Not open)
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Social Gathering Guidance
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Safe Social “Pods” (Do/Don't)
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Dear Kent County Leaders,
 
The Kent County Health Department has updated its COVID-19 multi-language educational materials including flyers for community testing. These materials can be accessed here.

​Additionally, several multi-language videos have been produced on how to limit your exposure to COVID-19, symptoms, testing criteria, and more. These videos can be found here.

​Please share these materials with your networks and remember to check back frequently as items continue to be updated. As always, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date COVID-19 information.

Most Recent Resources

COVID-19 Testing Sites:
​https://www.accesskent.com/Health/covid-19-testing.htm
School Teacher and Administrator's COVID-19 Toolkit: ​https://www.accesskent.com/Health/CommDisease/school_daycare.htm
Faith & Mental Health Virtual Series: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDHHS/bulletins/29893b7
COVID-19 Symptom and Testing Protocol (algorithm)
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KCHD 2020-2021 Public Flu Campaign
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Q&A Kent County Health Department
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Church Reopening Training
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Essential Needs Task Force 2020 Updates
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​Join us every Wednesday at 1:00 pm for a conference call with the Kent County Health Department to discuss issues related to church and community safety.

Resources

COVID-19 INFORMATION
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING
WEDNESDAY CALL INFORMATION
Bulletin Bits
MINISTRY & MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

The Kent County COVID-19 Church Task Force is a collaboration between the Urban Church Leadership Center and the Kent County Health Department.
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