Kiwanis assisting Platte Valley businesses

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected people’s lives, and livelihoods, both across the world, and closer to home right here in the beautiful Platte Valley. Jon Winter, Platte Valley Kiwanis president, told local Kiwanians, “The financial impact of COVID-19 on people is going to be significant and I challenge our club to think of ways we can help serve our community.”

Platte Valley of Wyoming COVID-19 Assistance was formed to provide that support in the form of grocery gift cards to owners and employees of small businesses in the community whose lives have been affected by the COVID-19 situation. Businesses, organizations and individuals have already pledged over $6,000 toward the $10,000 fundraising goal.

Assistance is quickly being provided to local small businesses who have requested support for their employees. This includes employees of restaurants, bars, motels, merchants, hairdressers and others who are experiencing hardships due to layoffs, reduced hours or reduced business.

Small businesses and their hard working employees help make the Platte Valley a wonderful place to live. Supporting Platte Valley of Wyoming COVID-19 Assistance is a wonderful way for the community to thank them for their services.

Donations to support this program can be made online via PayPal.me/PlatteValleyKiwanis or sent to Platte Valley Kiwanis, PO Box 1536, Saratoga, WY 82331. Small business owners can request support for their employees through this program by contacting [email protected].