Oakland workshops help small businesses apply for federal relief money

The City of Oakland is hosting a series of workshops to help small business owners apply for up to $15,000 in federal cash advances. The relief payments, offered through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan fund, are available to small businesses and nonprofits located in low-income areas, including much of Oakland. Unlike a loan, the one-time payments do not need to be repaid.

Thursday, July 29

81st Avenue Branch of the Oakland Public Library (1021 81st Ave.)

Sessions at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 4

81st Avenue Branch of the Oakland Public Library (1021 81st Ave.)

Sessions at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Thursday, August 5

West Oakland Youth Center (3233 Market St.)

Sessions at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Attendance is limited based on the number of computers at each location. The workshops at the 81st Avenue library are capped at 25 and the sessions at the West Oakland Youth Center are capped at…

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