In a Monday press release, Paducah Public Information Officer, Pam Spencer, announced that Paducah Insurance Agency and Erie Insurance have made donations to the fund.
Paducah Insurance Agency and Erie Insurance provided the following statement:
"Our clients are hurting. The shutdown has been devastating to many small businesses and many of our clients. At Paducah Insurance Agency and with the help of Erie Insurance, we want to help. This Small Business Relief fund is a way for us to provide a small benefit back to those who have been impacted by this. We love Paducah and hope to see the local economy recover as soon as possible!"
The donation is a combined $1,500, which will be matched dollar for dollar by the City of Paducah, bringing it to $3,000 which will go towards supporting our local businesses.
Anyone interested in donating to the fund can do so by contacting the Community Foundation at the link below, or by calling 270-442-8622.
The program is a partnership between the City of Paducah, WKCTC, and the Community Foundation of West Kentucky. For more information on the fund, and to view frequently asked questions, visit the link below.
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