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The past several weeks have been unprecedented, as the world has reeled in the face of COVID-19. Families, communities, and entire countries are facing complex challenges every day—some are shifting routines and juggling home schooling and careers, while others are folding up life-long businesses, and still others are losing loved ones to the disease. It … Continued
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This message was shared with the Packard Foundation’s Mission Investing partners on March 20, 2020. To Our Mission Investing Partners, The rapid spread of COVID-19 has created a global health and economic crisis that is testing every one of us. We know that the shocks of this temporary “new normal” are severe and unanticipated for … Continued
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Dear Grantee Partners, As the wide-ranging implications of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to unfold, we recognize the profound impacts this is having on each of you, both professionally and personally. During this unprecedented time, the Packard Foundation’s primary focus is to accommodate, as best we can, the unique demands shouldered by our grantees. We want … Continued
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UPDATE: As of April 14, the Foundation has extended its office closure indefinitely; our staff will continue to work from home during this time. Like many of you, we have been monitoring the fast-changing developments on coronavirus (COVID-19). We understand that many communities have been affected, and that the economic and emotional hardships of this … Continued
