It was a long, complicated process but Encore Developmental Services was able to secure the Payroll Protection Program loan administered through the Small Business Administration.

According to Executive Director Stephanie Coonce, the agency applied at the guidance of the Department of Human Services. She indicates that loan allowed them to continue to pay their employees.

Coonce indicates there are still somethings to work through in the realm of the developmentally disabled. She explains things fundraising and those types of revenues are not able to be acquired this time of the year and questions remain about how PPP fits with those funds being lost.

Encore will receive a boost when they plan to reopen June 1 using just their staff. Coonce indicates during their reopening, they will not be accepting donations.