Additional resources for workers seeking support in the wake of coronavirus

We’re trying to keep this list updated as we become aware of other resources. Note if a state isn’t hyperlinked/clickable in the list below, that means we don’t have resources collected for that state yet. If you know of something that isn’t on this page but should be, please email resources@onefairwage.org

Please note that none of the following constitutes legal advice and are only offered as self-directed resources.

National resources

FOR FAMILIES

• SNAP grocery support — https://www.expensify.org/hunger

• Food support for children — https://coregives.org/

CORONAVIRUS-SPECIFIC RESOURCES

• Mutual aid resource list — https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rcan4C_e6OBFBI5bUn7MtYK74Ab-WarxyJmDvZUI_YA/mobilebasic

• Other mutual aid resources (incl. state by state lists) — https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1uP49OQGhosfBN4BOYQvyy_Mu3mpCSOYzip13LksC-S8/mobilebasic#h.ep6ylhlannkh

• Disability community resources — https://docs.google.com/document/d/18tfi-0I8rpdJJ9Ubci45HYsy8sdutDpZv_eO-pdZDFc/edit

OTHER WORKER FUNDS

• Bartender Emergency Assistance Program — https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap

• Restaurant Workers Community Foundation — https://www.restaurantworkerscf.org

OTHER EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNDS

• Coronavirus financial hardship grants organized by Muslim community (but everyone can apply) — https://www.launchgood.com/project/coronavirus_emergency_response_financial_hardship_grants#!/

• Running Google list of other support funds — https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HEdNpLB5p-sieHVK-CtS8_N7SIUhlMpY6q1e8Je0ToY/htmlview?sle=true#

  
  

GENERAL RESOURCES

• Unemployment Insurance - https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/filing_a_claim.htm.

• Disability and Paid Family Leave - https://www.edd.ca.gov/disability/DI_Claim_Process.htm

• Medicaid/Medicare - https://www.coveredca.com/medi-cal/

• Resources for Undocumented CA Residents - https://ciyja.org/covid19/

• CA Worksharing Program - https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Work_Sharing_Program.htm

• Resources for Undocumented Workers - https://ciyja.org/covid19/

GENERAL RESOURCES

• Unemployment insurance application — https://does.dc.gov/service/start-your-unemployment-compensation-process

• Long-term disability — https://dds.dc.gov/page/long-term-disability-insurance-program

• Medicaid/Medicare — https://odr.dc.gov/book/Path/medicaid-medicare

CORONAVIRUS RELIEF PROGRAMS

• DC Emergency Relief bill — http://chairmanmendelson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.16.20-COVID-Response-Act-Summary.pdf

• Hook Hall Restaurant Worker Relief Fund — https://www.hookhall.com/helps

GENERAL RESOURCES

• Unemployment insurance application — https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

• Long-term disability — https://dds.dc.gov/page/long-term-disability-insurance-program

• Medicaid/Medicare — https://odr.dc.gov/book/Path/medicaid-medicare

CORONAVIRUS-SPECIFIC RELIEF

• Emergency assistance — http://dhs.maryland.gov/weathering-tough-times/emergency-assistance/

• Information on eviction freeze — https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Executive-Order-Temp-Evictions-Prohibiting.pdf

ADVOCACY NEEDS

• Sign petition for foreclosure moratorium — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSff4G7-gMQh8_-kwN9y883cJEpKHZNPNRCBU4KUkixqEOGOpg/viewform

GENERAL RESOURCES

• Unemployment insurance application — https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

• Long-term disability — https://dds.dc.gov/page/long-term-disability-insurance-program

• Medicaid/Medicare — https://odr.dc.gov/book/Path/medicaid-medicare

CORONAVIRUS-SPECIFIC RELIEF

• United Way emergency relief fund — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSff4G7-gMQh8_-kwN9y883cJEpKHZNPNRCBU4KUkixqEOGOpg/viewform

• List of philanthropic resources being set up — http://massnonprofitnet.org/nonprofit-resources/coronavirus-massachusetts-nonprofits/#philgovt

GENERAL RESOURCES

• Unemployment insurance application — https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

• Food assistance — https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US

• Local School Meal Pick Up - https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition/

CORONAVIRUS-SPECIFIC RELIEF

• Utility assistance — to get avoid getting shutoff or have service restored email Rashida@mail.house.gov or call 1-800-477-4747

• Property tax and foreclosure relief — The due date for property taxes due in March has been extended to May 29, 2020 or 30 days after the Governor rescinds the state of emergency, whichever is later. Judges are encouraged to adopt similar consideration in foreclosure cases.

OTHER WORKER SUPPORT

• Restaurant Opportunities Center Michigan Lansing relief center — https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTDCPgvTI7Cp2gvem0Qfu8-YJwL-hrDlLPNmZDwg2Ap4QOPA/viewform

• Detroit Water Restart - https://detroitmi.gov/departments/customer-care/water-and-sewerage-department/coronavirus-covid-19-water-restart-plan

• Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-5990

• TechTown Small Business Support - https://techtowndetroit.org/covid-19-updates/

CORONAVIRUS-SPECIFIC RESOURCES

• Comprehensive website of resources and information from New Jersey Organizing Project — https://covidnj.com

GENERAL RESOURCES

• Unemployment insurance application — https://labor.ny.gov/unemploymentassistance.shtm

• Temporary assistance — https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US

• Paid Sick Leave - https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dca/downloads/pdf/about/PaidSickLeave-EmployeeOnePager-English.pdf

• SNAP food assistance — https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap

• Medicaid — https://a069-access.nyc.gov/accesshra/

• Access NYC, to find either forms of available public support — https://access.nyc.gov/eligibility/#step-1

• Childcare subsidy program — https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/paying.asp

• Childcare resource and referral agencies — https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/referralagencies.asp

• Invisible Handl - https://www.invisiblehandsdeliver.com

CORONAVIRUS-SPECIFIC RELIEF

• CityMeals — https://www.citymeals.org/coronavirus-outbreak-response-update?origin=2003WWSG0100&utm_campaign=fy20spring&utm_medium=website&utm_source=2003WWSG0100

• NYC Low-Income Artist/Freelancer Support Fund — https://www.gofundme.com/f/nyc-lowincome-artistfreelancer-relief-fund

• Coronavirus Financial Impact Loans — https://hfls.org/loan-programs/coronavirusfinancialimpactloan/

GENERAL RESOURCES

• Unemployment insurance application — https://www.uc.pa.gov/

• Workers compensation — https://newmibridges.michigan.gov/s/isd-landing-page?language=en_US

• Food stamps and other temporary assistance — https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap

• Other crisis resources — https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/pennsylvania_assistance_progra.html