Countrywide Resources
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Food
Sal Hates Waste - If you have excess food, this site connects you to food banks and non-profits
Expensify - Will reimburse (with a copy of receipt) any SNAP purchase up to $50.
Health
Specialized Health Resources for Communities
Mental Health
Samhsa Crisis Hotline-Disaster Distress Helpline
Samhsa Social Distancing - Tips for social Distancing
Mental Health Screening Online - Resources if you are concerned with someone being suicidal, and online assessment resource for your own mental health - will direct to next steps and resources.
Self-Care
Childcare
Education
Finances
Income Relief
Financial Support Abbot employees- For Certain current and former Abbott employees
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance- Loans for loss of pay by a spouse; child care needs due to school closures; and costs while quarantined, such as lodging and food
American Guild of Musical Arts Relief Fund- Financial assistance for rent, utilities, mental health, and medical care; as well as other basic living expenses
Equal Sound Relief Fund- for Musicians who have lost Gigs due to COVID-19
Foundation for Contemporary Arts-Funds for artists in the United States with committed performance or exhibition opportunities
Restaurant Workers Relief Funds-Individual restaurant workers facing economic hardships or health crises as a direct result of COVID-19; businesses that will need help reopening once the crisis is over
Of We Emergency Fund-Funds for Restaurant Workers, Drivers, Delivery Workers, Personal Service workers and More
MusiCares Relief Fund- Grants up to $1,000 for music industry professionals
USBG Foundation-Bartenders Emergency Assistance
The Goalie Guild-Emergency funds for Sports, Players, Teams, Coaches, parent and Families
Modest Needs-Apply for Grants focusing on Hourly paid workers
Restaurant Opportunites Center-Resources available to restaurant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
AFAS- No interest loan for Air force, Airmen and families
The Artist Safety Net -Grant for established artists working who are infected with COVID-19 and require intensive medical care
Navy-Marine Corps Relief -no interest loans or grants for active duty or retired Sailors and Marine
National Endowment for the Arts - COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations
Arts Council Greater New Haven - list of emergency funds resources with national reach
The Giving Kitchen - For food service workers needing financial assistance
Creator Fund - Freelancers/Creators, get up to $500 to help with groceries, medical bills, housing, etc
Financial Planning Association: Pro Bono Financial Planning
Housing
Just Shelter- List of organizations working hard to preserve affordable housing and prevent eviction
Uhaul: 1 free month storage units for students needing to move asap
Who's hiring?
Disability Benefits/Paid Sick Leave
Starbucks- Starbucks sick / exposure pay
Target- Target sick / exposure pay
Lyft- Funds for Lyft drivers diagnosed with COVID-19 or put under individual quarantine by a public health agency
Doordash- COVID-19 or put under quarantine individually by a public health agency; active on the DoorDash platform
Amazon Fund Relief- Amazon Relief Fund - For Amazon delivery drivers and seasonal employees
Postmates Relief Fund- Postmates Fleet Relief Fund
Walmart- Walmart Associates in Critical Need Trust - Grants for sick / exposed Walmart Associates
Medium- Pay for any part-time employee or full-service shopper who is diagnosed with COVID-19 or placed in mandatory isolation
Unemployment Benefits
Paid Family Leave-Paid leave for corporate team members of Arby’s, Jimmy John’s, Sonic, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Rusty Tacos
Tax Assistance
My Free Taxes-Through United Way’s partnership with H&R Block, every household with a simple return can file their federal and state taxes for free
ARTICLE, Free Taxes- Was your household income less than $36,000 in 2019? If so, you can file your federal and state taxes for free with Turbo Tax.
Tax Slayer- File a simple tax return for free with Tax Slayer.
Small Business Assistance
Facebook Business-Small business grants for businesses experiencing hardship due to COVID-19
Disaster Loans-Low-interest loan for small business, small agricultural cooperative, or private nonprofit organization in a declared disaster area
Small Business Loans- Small business nonprofit lending network
Honeycomb- Crowdfunded Small Business Relief Loan
Small business owner’s guide to the CARES Act: Everything you need to know about how the new coronavirus relief bill applies to small businesses
Elderly (65+)
Safety for Survivors of Violence
Resources for Undocumented Communities
Google document with resources, legal aid, and emergency funds for undocumented immigrants and DACA students, both nationally and by state
Other Resources
Xfinity- Until further notice, all Xfinity WiFi Public Hotspots are now open to everyone on the “xfinitywifi” SSID
Gig Workers Collective- Gig Workers Collective - National & State resources
Mutual Aid Hub - find community resources in your area
InStok - See if items are in stock at local stores
Offers for Essential Workers - list of discounts being offered for healthcare and front line workers in the US
Donate Your Items or Money
Volunteer Opportunities/How to Help
Good Deeds- Good Deeds Day Virtual Volunteering Opportunities
US Digital Response - volunteer opportunities
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