(Stockton, CA) - San Joaquin County is pleased to announce the continuation of the Relief Across Downtown (RAD) Card Program. The Program puts more spending dollars in consumer wallets for purchases at eligible San Joaquin County restaurants, personal care services, and specialty retailers. These are generally small, local businesses where typical transactions would be under $100. After a successful first round, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors authorized the allocation of an additional $1,000,000 to fund continuation of the Program. 

The Program utilizes a free mobile phone application available for download from the App Store and Google Play. The application functions as a digital gift card instantly matching consumers’ contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a $200 maximum, until Program funding is exhausted. Participating restaurants, retailers, and personal care services scan a unique QR code when a transaction occurs.

• Increased consumer contribution match, up to $200 per consumer
• Flexibility to use matched funds within any community with the addition of a San Joaquin County option, allowing utilization throughout all San Joaquin communities
• Promotional materials in Spanish and support for additional languages in the application
• Map feature enhancing identification of businesses in San Joaquin County

To learn more, visit www.theradcard.com or simply download the free RAD Card app, which is available at the App Store or Google Play.

“The RAD program continues to provide assistance to our local businesses by allowing residents of San Joaquin County to support their preferred merchants and aid them in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic,” stated Supervisor Tom Patti, Chairman of the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.

Businesses that wish to participate can also download the free RAD Card app and contact their local Community Champion to learn more about eligibility and instructions to sign up.

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