
Covid-19 Response: Community COLLABORATION
The LRC was founded in April 2020 to provide emergency care to families/individuals financially impacted by Covid-19 due to a loss of employment, wages, or hours. We partner with vetted nonprofits and organizations who share asset-based values to social services. Our collaborative shares data to help understand the dynamics of recovery and short-term collaborative care.
Founding Partner Organizations:
Lawrenceville Housing Authority/Gwinnett Housing Corporation: Collaborative Grant writing and affordable housing network options
Georgia Center for Opportunity: Employment assistance platform, barriers assessment, skills training, and coaching
Lawrenceville Co-op: Food distribution
Volunteer Organizations:
LEAP (Lawrenceville Employment Assistance Program): One on One employment mentoring and coaching
Partnering Churches:
Lawrenceville First Baptist Church, Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church, McKendree United Methodist Church, Sunrise Baptist Church, New City Presbyterian Church, Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church, Covenant Life Church, Live Free Church