WCIV-TV
April 12, 2020
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Easter Sunday is a day where many Christians would be praising in the pews, but this Easter several crowded around a computer and watched church services from the couch in their home.
A source tells ABC News 4 because of the lack of in-person services, many churches have had to take out a small business loan.
Frank Knapp is the CEO of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce.
He says churches and non-profits are treated as a small business as long as they have less than 500 employees.
He adds the loans are a way to help small businesses and churches survive in these tough times. He has seen a few Lowcountry churches apply for them.
They help pay employee staff and cover expenses like mortgages.
If you’re interested in applying for a small business loan, you can click HERE.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/churches-turn-to-small-business-loans-with-empty-easter-pews