The City of Santa Ana in Orange County, California, launched a new program on Aug. 17 to offer financial and health assistance to residents, nonprofits, and local businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Santa Ana CARES initiative was set in motion after the Santa Ana City Council voted unanimously on Aug. 4 to allocate $28.6 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds provided by the state budget to support local residents and programs.
