As the coronavirus pandemic led to self-isolation and quarantine, many small business owners worried about their futures.

Before many small business owners could navigate the lengthy and confusing tool, those funds were gone.

I realized quickly that she was not alone in this, says Huynh.

A record store owner looks at the camera for a portrait.

How can we help these small businesses stay open when they are forced to be closed?

With this in mind Community Carecard was born.

This allows them to bring in some income even while their doors are shut.

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Even as states begin to reopen, many businesses will only be allowed to operate in a limited capacity.

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Community Carecard can help boost their income during that time.

Here are some of the basics to know about Community Carecard.

Customers can support their local businesses by nominating them on the website if they are not already listed.

The Community Carecard team will reach out to that business to see if they want to join.

Did you know?

It can generate a lot of hope and optimism during this time when it is sorely needed.

Corrections, June 9, 2020: Community Carecard is a for-profit social enterprise.

This article previously stated that it is a non-profit.

Additionally, one founders name was misspelled in a previous version.

It is Paul Huynh, not Hyunh.

And finally, Mr. Huynhs mother has a business in Lake Charles, Louisiana, not New Orleans.

Tyler Omoth is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder.

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