CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 RESOURCE CENTER
The resources below have been compiled from MBLLC members and others for your reference.
stateMA Coronavirus hotline
Get the answers you need! It's free, confidential, and multilingual. Dial 2-1-1 or search online www.mass211.org MA Department of Public Health Coronavirus Information Trusted details regarding prevention, treatment, quarantining, and more can be found here. MassHealth Coronavirus information Details linked here 
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Office of State Rep. Andy Vargas Childcare
To slow the spread of the Coronavirus, all families should keep children out of group care settings to the greatest extent possible. Emergency drop-in child care programs are opening to provide emergency, back-up, drop-in child care for vulnerable families and members of essential workforces who have no other option. Further information is included here and a full list of emergency childcare providers is linked here. Resources & Guidance for Businesses Details linked here ProtectMA Marketplace An online marketplace for Black and Latinx producers of PPE like masks and other items. This will allow small- and micro-businesses to sell directly to consumers and other businesses/corporations. Details linked here. Essential Services/Businesses Gov. Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customers and the public until. These businesses are encouraged to continue operations remotely. Details regarding which businesses are essential are included here. To apply for an Essential Service designation, complete the form linked here. Unemployment Benefits Step-by-step guide for those applying for unemployment in the wake of COVID-19. Details linked here Employee Rights and Employer Obligations Frequently asked questions regarding the above can be found here. Emergency Coronavirus Tipped and Service Worker Support Fund Providing cash assistance to restaurant workers, car service drivers, delivery workers, personal service workers and more who need the money they aren’t getting to survive. https://ofwemergencyfund.org/ Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program Small businesses, private non-profit organizations of any size, small agricultural cooperatives and small aquaculture enterprises that have been financially impacted as a direct result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) since Jan. 31, 2020, may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred. https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela (800) 659-2955 disastercustomerservice@sba.gov MIRA COALITION RESOURCE CENTER This page includes public health resources in multiple languages that can be shared with immigrant and refugee families; relevant information on immigration policy and enforcement; and other valuable resources, including details on key programs that sick or displaced workers may need. www.miracoalition.org/resources/covid19/ Veterans Resources *Provided by the Office of Senator Walter F. Timilty Details are included in the document below 
EducationStudent Learning Resources
(Grades Prek-5) Abcya.com Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun. Topics include math, reading, typing, just-for-fun logic games KhanAcademy Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. Prodigygame.com Prodigy delivers a unique learning experience through an interactive math game where success depends on correctly answering skill-building math questions. Student Learning Resources (Grades 5-12) KhanAcademy Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. NewsELA Newsela is an Instructional Content Platform that brings together engaging, accessible content with integrated assessments and insights to encourage reading engagement and learning in every subject. Content on Newsela covers topics students care about, that connect to core curriculum, and are aligned to standards Student Learning Resources (All grades) Varsity Tutors A learning platform in the United States with numerous free resources to help students and parents cope with school and summer camp closures. Available resources include virtual school day, virtual summer camps, adaptive diagnostic assessments, and more. |
municipal/RegionalBoston COVID-19 Updates
www.boston.gov/news/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-boston Boston Medical Center Bilingual Informational Material www.bmc.org/covid-19/covid-19-information-non-english-speakers BMC Virtual Addiction Resources www.bmc.org/addiction/covid-19-recovery-resources Boston Food Resources The City is providing a way for residents to find open food locations and delivery options during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Options for students, adults, and any others looking for food can be found here. Violence in Boston & Food for the Soul Grove Hall
Lunch from 12:00-2:00PM and dinner from 5:00-8:00PM. 651 Warren St, Boston, MA 02121 617-652-0151. Mutual Aid Groups Building connections at the community level, Mutual Aid is an online space for listing and linking local needs and resources. Brookline details linked here Jamaica Plain & Roxbury details linked here Medford & Somerville details linked here Boston Artist Relief Fund Details Linked here FederalCenter for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Trusted details regarding symptoms, planning, and more can be found here. CARES Act Small Business Information The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. Learn more through the attached document below. 
SBA Paycheck Protection Program
Designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. The Paycheck Protection Program will be available through June 30, 2020. The program applies to non-profits as well. Details linked here. Bartender Emergency Assistance Program www.usbgfoundation.org/beap U.S. Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus (also known as novel coronavirus). https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus Internet Accessibility As our country continues to manage the COVID-19 emergency, Comcast is taking immediate steps to help connect low-income families to the Internet at home. New Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of Internet service, which is available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month plus tax. Apply by April 30, 2020. https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19 otherFINIMPACT
Small business survival guide to combat COVID-19 https://www.finimpact.com/covid-19-coronavirus-smbs/ Family Mental Health Information Mental health is more important than ever as residents across the country try to deal with the ramifications of COVID-19. Learn how you can protect your family's mental health through the link below. https://beeboom.co/protect-your-familys-mental-health-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/ Home Improvements to Boost Mental Health "A home is more than just a roof over your head; it plays an essential part in your life and wellbeing. For those suffering from mental health issues, a happy and secure home can make all the difference." Learn more through the following link. https://www.myjobquote.co.uk/blog/home-improvements-to-boost-mental-health/#decluttering Guide to Coronavirus for Cancer Patients www.asbestos.com/cancer/coronavirus-guide/ Older adults with cancer and chronic illness have the highest risk for developing severe complications from COVID-19. Knowing how to prepare and protect yourself against the virus could make all the difference for you and your family. Guide to Coronavirus for Mesothelioma Patients https://www.mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/blog/covid-19-and-mesothelioma-patients/ Because the risks are so serious, it is important for mesothelioma and other cancer patients to take extra care to avoid getting infected with coronavirus. Here are some steps you and your caregivers and family members should be taking. COVID-19 and Your Car: What You Need to Know https://sellmax.com/disinfect-your-car/ Find ansewers to questions such as:
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