A rescue agreement project
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RESOURCES FOR HELP
If you are in a mental health crisis, please reach out to Crisis Text Line for help or
Text HOME to 741741 to be connected with a crisis counselor.
You are not alone.
Food | Housing Assistance | Healthcare | More Aid | Info/Resources | Mental Health | Classes
Career/Work | Entertainment Industry | Hospitality Industry | State Specific | Hurricane Delta
Help for the Holidays
Need help with a UI claim? Check here.
FOOD
USDA Food Assistance
USDA resources for food assistance for individuals, families, and children.
SNAP is a government food assistance program run state by state.
SNAP Eligibility Information and State Directory
Feeding America
Information on SNAP, troubleshooting SNAP issues, and find food banks by zip code
Full Cart
A virtual food bank program by the nonprofit Feeding Children Everywhere
Food Finder
A website/app that will use your location to help you find free food providers near you.
Food Pantries Search
Pantries and subsidized groceries by state
Imperfect Foods Discount Box
Grocery delivery box with big discounts for those eligible.
Meals4Kids
USDA Meals for Kids Site Finder
Lasagna for Parents
Parents can request a free lasagna family dinner.
Touring Professionals Kitchen
Meals for and from entertainment industry pros in NY, LA, Nashville and Chicago.
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
National Eviction Moratorium
Find out if you are protected under current CDC national eviction moratorium and use their form
notify your property manager that you are protected from eviction. Another resource on this topic is Eviction Lab
State Eviction Protections
Evictions are illegal in many places during COVID. Check if that is true for your area here. Your landlord
may not be aware or may be ignoring this and you can point it out to them or apply for legal aid.
NLIHC - Rental Assistance
State-by-state directory of emergency rental assistance programs. They have also compiled an in-depth, city-level database.
Affordable Housing
Resources for low income housing
Just Shelter
Comprehensive site of housing resources at national and state levels.
Consolidated Credit
Consolidated Credit is offering foreclosure prevention counseling via
a new free COVID-19 mortgage hotline staffed by certified housing counselors.
Call 211
Many Resources for Utilities in this section.
HEALTHCARE
Healthcare.gov
Open enrollment for healthcare plans starts November 1. You can also find out if you are eligible for Medicare.
NEW: If you received unemployment in 2021 you may be eligible for free healthcare. More info here.
Free Healthcare Clinics
Find clinics offering services to economically disadvantaged individuals for free or at a nominal cost,
including free health clinics for those with no health insurance who do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare
Navigating Medicaid and Medicare
Live Chat with USAGov agents or call 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681)
Prescription and Pharmacy Assistance
There are many resources for this: WellRX, SingleCare, Partnership for Prescription Assistance,
TogetherRX, MHA National, NiceRx, Patient Advocate
Call 211
FINANCIAL, UTILITIES, AND LEGAL AID
Legal Aid
Find the provider in your area. They can help with UI benefits, disability benefits, and medicaid/medicare
benefits or getting food stamps, eviction protection, utility company or landlord issues, and more.
You can also reach your Congressperson or Senator’s office for help on delayed UI claims.
211.org
#1 Start here! Comprehensive resource that helps connect people with local resources for needs
including diapers, food, online/phone counseling services, healthcare, etc.
Mutual Aid
See if there is a Mutual Aid in your area. They can help with all types of assistance.
Pandemic of Love
A grassroots, volunteer-led mutual aid organization that connects people in need with patrons who can help with that need
Aunt Bertha
A resource for finding free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more by zip code.
Assistance Paying Bills
Extensive resource with links and information to assist with paying all kinds of bills.
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Assistance for paying heating or cooling bills for low income households.
Another Resource for Home Energy Assistance by state here.
Phone/Internet Service Help
A FCC program called Lifeline that helps low income households with phone service/internet.
Another source for this information is Discover Lifeline.
NEW Emergency Broadband Benefit
New FCC assistance: $50/mo off internet bills and up to $100 towards a laptop or tablet for qualified individuals.
Clothing and Supples Help
Get free clothes, supplies, and help from free clothing closets
Free Eye Care and Eye Wear
Gift cards for free eye care appointments and glasses for adults and kids from VSP Global.
WiFi Map/WiFi Finder
Connect to all Free WiFi Hotspots using WiFi Map App all over the World.
Community Solidarity Fund
Apply for a $250 grant from Make The Road NY
One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
Providing free, cash assistance to restaurant workers, delivery drivers and other tipped workers and service
workers — who are seeing their income decline during this disaster,
or aren’t able to work because of quarantines or other health concerns.”
Assistance for Unemployed/Underemployed Parents
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families government program information.
Christmas Gifts for Kids
Learn how to apply for Toys for Tots. More possible holiday gift programs to apply for here.
Buy Nothing Project
Community forum for giving away, lending, or sharing amongst neighbors. Give what you can. Ask for what you need.
Disability Insurance
Federal Social Security Disability Insurance Information and Application.
Assistance for Veterans
The VA has announced that they will see and treat you for any health concern, even if you are not
yet enrolled in VA health care, so if you need medical care, contact your local VA or CBOC.
Transportation Assistance for the Elderly
ElderCare's Transportation for the elderly Online Locator. (or call their hotline 800-677-1116.)
Pet Owner Financial Assistance and Resource List
Humane Society's comprehensive listings of pet care support for individuals who are having trouble meeting the
financial needs of their pet. Even more resources can be found at these additional links for pet owners:
My Pet Child.com: low cost medical care and supplies searchable by location
Feeding Pets of the Homeless: Pet Food Locator
Doggington Post article with more resources
Grants.gov
Create a free account that allows you to search and apply for various grants as an individual or as an organization.
Disaster Loan Assistance
Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters.
How Do I File for Unemployment Insurance?
Find details of your own state’s program. And explanations for PEUC, EB, PUA extensions
Information and More Resources
Coronavirus Resource Hub | MoveOn.Org
On the Coronavirus Resource Hub, you can search for all kinds of support—from mental health resources to
financial funds to information on workers' rights and COVID to multilingual resources and more.
NELP (National Employment Law Project)
Comprehensive information resource for unemployed and frontline workers
Parents Anonymous
Alt Link: http://parentsanonymous.org
A free resource for parents and youth who are experiencing stress. They have a hotline.
Student Loan Suspension
The CARES Act suspended federal student loan payments and placed interest at 0%. Check this article for more information.
Retirement Funds
The CARES Act also allows those with retirement accounts to withdraw from them early without penalty.
See this article for more information. AARP also has resources.
Assistance for Veterans
The VA has announced that they will see and treat you for any health concern, even if you are not yet
enrolled in VA health care, so if you need medical care, contact your local VA or CBOC.
COVID-19 Resources
Additional list of resources/links for crisis, support, and grief.
USDA Disaster Resource Center
Here you will find information about specific disasters and emergencies, how to prepare, recover, and help build long-term resilience, as well as information about USDA assistance during disaster events.
Workplace Safety Information: OSHA
Information and resources for workplace safety during COVID.
Reddit Community
A Reddit thread on Unemployment
Serious Illness Care Program COVID-19 Response Toolkit
A toolkit for people at higher risk of becoming very sick from COVID-19.
PPP Loan Forgiveness: Blog
A Complete Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness for the Self-Employed
Unemployment PUA
Online Resource for info on PUA, LWA, remote learning, and work search resources.
Self Employed Unemployment
Self Employed Unemployment Facebook support and resource group
iiAmerica
iAmerica for the latest news, COVID-19 resources, and ways to join the fight to protect immigrant families
IHS (Indian Health Service)
Various resources for tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.
National Congress of American Indians
A link to Covid-19 related forums and webinars on the impact of the pandemic on tribal nations, and their
necessary implications for tribal governmental action and federal funding support.
U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs
Federal response resources for tribal use.
Addiction Treatment Centers
Find a center near you for assistance with addiction treatment. Select an organization below for more information. This is a paid placement.
Flowers Health, Arrow Passage, Iris Healing, Pacific Beach Health, AIM, Instantvob, Ripple Ranch, San Diego Detox, Alternative Options, Soledad House, Rockland Recovery, Bi-Bett, Immortal Male, Active Marketing, Top Rehab, Rise Above, Mile High Recovery Center, Choice House Colorado, Essence Health Care.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line
This service provides free trained crisis counselors who can listen and respond through text messages.
They operate 24/7. Text “MHA” to 741741to get in touch.
Support Groups
Anxiety and Depression Association of America's list of Support Groups.
Their online peer-to-peer support group is here.
Distress Helpline (DDH) - SAMHSA
This free helpline provides crisis counseling & support 24/7 365 days of the year for anyone experiencing distress
due to public health emergencies & other natural disasters. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Practicing social isolation can be extraordinarily difficult for those living with abusive intimate partners.
Call 1-800-799-7233, log onto thehotline.org or text “LOVEIS” to 22522 to speak with someone.
Caregiver Help Desk
Caregiving experts can provide the information you need to navigate complex senior citizen caregiving challenges
due to COVID19 risks. Call 855-227-3640 between 8a and 7p to speak with a caregiving expert.
Sanvello Health
Provides free premium access to clinically validated techniques, coping tools and peer support to
anyone impacted by COVID-19 immediately for the duration of the crisis.
The Trevor Project
This nonprofit organization operates a national 24-hour toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.
To reach the hotline, call 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678.
Other Mental Health and Self Care Resources Including Free Apps.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
RAINN offers survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones support, self-care tools,
and information to help manage the effects of trauma.
How Right Now
A website that helps with resources/inspiration for dealing with mental health.
What’s your Grief
A website that helps with resources for grief in various ways.
Grief Support Resource
An end-of-life grief support resource submitted by Harrison Park Community Center.
COVID Grief Network
A website that provides young people in their 20s or 30s experiencing grief in the face of COVID-19
2-6 weeks with a grief worker, and can connect you with their longer term support network.
Kind Words
A game on Steam that allows you to write or answer short letters, talking about your problems or
offering kind words into the world. It also has a really lovely relaxing soundtrack.
Volunteer
If you need a community to get involved with, please consider volunteering with us (all virtual).
HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Toys for Tots Christmas Gifts for Kids
Search for your state and then request toys for Toys for Tots. More possible holiday gift programs to apply for here.
How to Sign up for USPS Gifts from Santa
Send stamped letter by USPS to: Santa Claus 123 Elf Road. North Pole, 88888
Salvation Army Assistance
Search for services and resources from your local Salvation Army
Christmas Assistance Programs by Location
You can skip all the reading at the top and scroll down to the list of clickable locations.
Operation Homefront: For Military Families
Sign up to find holiday meals, toys, and events in your area for military families
FITNESS
Yoga with Adrienne
This woman is incredible. Her videos are free on Youtube and there is a great community of support.
Free at Home Workouts
Fitness Blender provides free full length workout videos, workout routines, healthy recipes and more.
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES
WiFi Map/WiFi Finder
Connect to all Free WiFi Hotspots using WiFi Map App all over the World.
Coursera
A multitude of online classes. Many are free.
During COVID they are offering a free contact tracer class from Johns Hopkins.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn and Microsoft have created several free (some paid) courses for training new tech jobs in the COVID economy.
Trailhead | The fun way to learn
Learn In-Demand Skills, Earn Resume-Worthy Credentials, Connect to Opportunities.
Free E-Books
Over 60,000 free e-books.
For Kids: National Geographic
Virtual experiences and exercise for K-12 kids
CAREER/WORK
Free Classes to Further Careers Above
WiFi Map/WiFi Finder
Connect to all Free WiFi Hotspots using WiFi Map App all over the World!
CareerOneStop: Careers and Career Information
Career exploration, training, and jobs. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. A partner of the American Job Center network.
Online Resume Builder
A free online resume builder. Another option: Resume Builder
Career Path Services
Can help you get training, education, and employment
Career Tools
While this website is geared for Washington residents, all their workshops are virtual including things
like tips for resume and cover letters, and it has a bunch of other resources.
Open Remote Work Positions
Running list of open remote work jobs from USAJobIndex.com (Not an ExtendPUA doc)
Becoming a poll worker
Information on how to become a poll worker and help our democracy.
Job Seeker
Helping you find remote work. Our local staffing experts promote you to employers.
Career Advice Blog
The Muse. Job search, coaching, advice, resume building.
Free Rides with Lyft
Lyft resource for free rides for those going to job interviews.
INDUSTRY - ENTERTAINMENT
Americans for the Arts
A comprehensive list of resources for those in the arts. Creative Capital also has a great list.
Artist Relief
Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-1 and
serve as an ongoing informational resource. Current cycle Application.
Crew Nation
Financial relief for Live Music crew members.
Actors Fund (NYC)
NYC entertainment workers can go to the Friedman Health Center, without insurance, for sliding scale
low cost medical care. Other resources also available at their site.
Atlanta Arts Relief
Providing a relief fund and resources for artists in Atlanta.
MusiCares
The Recording Academy's Resources for the music community struggling during this pandemic.
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
If you're a musician or music industry worker who lost 50% of your income, you're eligible to apply to this fund.
IATSE Coronavirus Active Response and Engagement Service
A new initiative designed to provide support IATSE’s most at-risk, elderly, and/or disabled members during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Path Fund
The PATH Fund's Grant Program will provide financial assistance through individual grants to qualifying
members of The Path Fund community.
The Search Foundation
Provides up to $5k in resources for Event Industry Professionals in crisis.
CERF+ Relief Grant
$1,000 grants to meet urgent food, housing and/or health insecurities.
The program will focus on those facing the most severe financial pressures.
This fund is currently closed, but is fundraising for another round in early 2021.
Boston Specific Relief Fund
The Theatre Community Benevolent Fund provides grants up to $2500 to individuals that work in the Greater Boston theatrical community.
INDUSTRY - RESTAURANTS AND HOSPITALITY
ROC United
National and city/state resources available to restaurant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
One Fair Wage Emergency Fund
One Fair Wage Emergency Fund for gig workers
Another Round Another Rally
Offering $500 relief grants for hospitality workers who lost their jobs or had their hours slashed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
United States Bartenders Guild
State by state resources guide.
Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation
Advocacy and action group created by and for the restaurant worker community.
STATE SPECIFIC RESOURCES
California | New York | Florida | Idaho | Kentucky | Massachusetts | Nebraska | Oregon | Washington | Pennsylvania
Cities: Los Angeles | NYC | Kansas City | Washington DC
If your state isn’t listed, we would be happy to add it.
Until then you can find some state specific resources by choosing your state here.
Council of State Governments COVID-19 Resources
Links to every state's specific site of resources and information, as well as a tab of general resources.
Childcare.gov Child/Family Resources
Information provided by each state and territory to help families and child care providers stay informed during
this fast-moving and developing situation.
State Facebook Groups for Unemployment Support
HURRICANE DELTA: AL, FL/ LA, MS, TX
HUB: Hurricane Delta Resource Center
A list of various resources by state and type for Hurricane Delta
RedRover
Pet-friendly evacuation shelters and tips.
211.org or Call 211
You can find wildfire resources in affected states sections.
NEW YORK STATE
New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH):
In response to increased need for mental health care, NYS OMH has created a hotline with free mental health counseling.
Call 1-844-863-9314 to speak to someone.
NYS Services Search Tool
Search tool for NYS services available for your need(s).
NEW YORK CITY
NYC Coronavirus Crisis: Resources for You : City Limits
Incredibly thorough list of resources from food assistance to wifi hotspots to testing for COVID.
NYC’s 311 Resource
Mutual Aid NYC
Hotline: +1.646.437.8080
A network of groups organizing to provide aid and support to New Yorkers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC Food Delivery Assistance
Food pantries for pick-up: text FOOD to 726879. It takes 2 minutes to sign up via chat-bot, and you can make a
reservation to pick up food at a pantry within walking distance of your home, no questions asked.
The app is in 9 languages and includes 170 pantries across all 5 boroughs.
Map of Food Pantries and Food Distribution Centers in NYC
Free Meal Distribution for Anyone in NYC
Find free grab and go meals near you, available multiple times a day.
Free Groceries at Brooklyn Pantry
Near Brownsville/East NY/Canarsie at 716 Chester St, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Every Thursday pick up from 9-2pm.
(Will deliver free on Fridays & Saturdays for neighbors sick or over age 65: call 1-718-306-1036)
NYC Mental Health Counseling
Free, confidential mental health counseling 24/7.
Text “WELL” to 65173, or call 1-888-NYC-WELL or visit their website.
Crisis Text Line
Or text “HOME” to 741741
Met Council on Housing
212-979-0611, tenants’ rights hotline. If you qualify for SNAP benefits or cash assistance, they can apply here.
NYC Pet Hotline
Connects callers to pet relief resources such as subsidized emergency vet care, food and supply distribution
services, and temporary placement or supplemental care of animals.
FLORIDA
COVID-19 Resource List
Extremely comprehensive list of resources for those in Florida
Unemployed Florida Resource
Links to applications for all CARES assistance (rent, utilities, etc) and more
HUB: Hurricane Delta Resource Center
A list of various resources by state and type for Hurricane Delta
FLORIDA Facebook Support Groups
Facebook Action group for COVID-19 unemployment (Florida)
Facebook Group for Florida Unemployment Issues
Facebook Action group for COVID-19 unemployment (Florida)
CALIFORNIA
211
Resources for food, housing, utilities, healthcare, mental health, and other assistance.
CalFresh
Apply for food assistance
Wireless Emergency Alerts
]Sign up for California emergency alerts to keep you up to date, organized by counties.
People Assisting The Homeless: epath.org
Building affordable housing and providing supportive service
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Help with energy bills
Family Giving Tree
Holiday toys for kids
Jobs and Careers
CA Dept. of Public Health, Human Resources Division. Career opportunities by Occupational areas,
Exam / Assessment Search Results.
Animal Friends Rescue Project
Spay-Neuter Vouchers & Mobile Clinics, Help Placing Your Dog or Cat, Compassionate Surrender Program in Pacific Grove CA
Ready for Wildfire
Create your custom wildfire preparedness action plan.
Northern California Wildfire Assistance
Links for resources including relief funds, direct relief assistance, including help for immigrants and small businesses.
Wildfire RedCross Shelters
Find a shelter by searching your zip code. Shelters provide a place to sleep, meals, healthcare,
childcare, laundry, and more. They are open to everyone including service animals.
Southern California Wildfire Assistance
Links for resources including relief funds, direct relief assistance, including help for immigrants.
California Fire Foundation
Get a $250 gift card from a local fire department for disaster relief basic necessities.
FEMA Individual Disaster Assistance
Help supporting recovery from a major disaster.
Community Care Relocation
If you are trying to locate someone who has been evacuated from a State licensed community care facility due to the California wildfires.
LOS ANGELES, CA
MEND (Meet Each Need with Dignity).
The largest food bank in Los Angeles and one of the largest in California. They also have a clothing center, family support
center, services for the homeless. Some services are limited during COVID. The Los Angeles number is 818-897-2443
Free Covid-19 Testing
A map of testing locations and a section for mobile testing facilities.
L.A. Housing and Community Investment Dept.
Renters protection and affordable housing
L.A. City information and services
Download the MyLA311 app for Android or iPhone
L.A. County Rent Relief
Applications will open on August 17, 2020, for income-eligible renters in Los Angeles County
Free COVID-19 testing | COVID-19: Keeping Los Angeles Safe
The City of Los Angeles, in partnership with Curative Inc. and CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort)
LA COVID 19 Relief Fund
Supporting micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofits across la county
HousingIsKey.com
Your Personal Guide to your rights and options under the Housing Stabilization Act of 2020
Homeless Housing COVID-19: Project Room Key
Securing hotel and motel rooms for vulnerable people experiencing homelessness.
Let's Feed L.A.COVID-19: Food
Connecting those in need to those who can help
Hospitality_Workers_COVID-19 Fund
Assistance for the hospitality industry.
Midnight Mission Homeless Services
Homeless Programs & Services, Shelters, Food, Toy Drive, and more.
L.A. County’s Domestic Violence hotline is 1-800-978-3600
IDAHO
Temporary Financial Assistance for Families
Emergency food assistance program
Idaho COVID 19 Mutual Aid Group Public Group
Idaho Unemployment Facebook Group
KANSAS CITY, MO
Kauffman Foundation
Education, Entrepreneurship, Kansas City Civic Funding and Grants.
MASSACHUSETTS
Healthcare Assistance - Advocacy for Access
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that all individuals (with certain exceptions) have health insurance. Advocacy for Access can help you apply for coverage. The various programs available to Massachusetts residents can cover the cost of Doctor visits, hospital stays, behavioral health & substance abuse treatment, prescription drugs, and emergency care.
Berkshire Community Resources and Community Programs - BCAC
A number of emergency assistance programs for Berkshire community residents covering heating fuel assistance, weatherproofing, home heating and repair, as well as community programs for food banks, winter clothing and other individual emergency assistance needs.
MA PUA Pandemic Unemployment Help - Facebook Group
MA Unemployment Consultation - Facebook Group
Boston Theatre Community Relief Fund
The Theatre Community Benevolent Fund provides grants up to $2500 to individuals that work in the Greater Boston theatrical community.
NEBRASKA
Housing Initiatives
CARES Act Financial Assistance
Lutheran Family Services uses CARES Act funds to provide grants to families and individuals.
Coronavirus Aid Fund
Help with utility bills for Nebraskans
Workforce Retraining Initiative
Scholarships available for workforce retaining
OREGON
Oregon Wildfire Resources
Wildfire news and information as well as resources including emergency housing sites, mental health resources, food finders, insurance information, and more.
Wildfire Red Cross Shelters
Find a shelter by searching your zip code. Shelters provide a place to sleep, meals, healthcare, childcare,
laundry, and more. They are open to everyone including service animals.
Oregon Worker Relief Fund
Financial support directly for Oregonians who have lost their jobs yet are ineligible for Unemployment Insurance and
federal stimulus relief due to their immigration status, and now face hunger, homelessness, and economic hardship.
Oregon Relief Fund
Cash grants for Black individuals, Black-owned businesses, and Black-led nonprofit organizations who
have experienced financial adversity due to COVID-19.
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Food, housing, health, utilities, child care, and other assistance.
Food Assistance
Feeding America food bank resources
Social Service Assistance
Links to resources for food assistance, emergency resources, information on public assistance for immigrants, etc.
Government COVID-19 Resources
Housing assistance and community services
Assistance Resources
Childcare, disability, domestic violence, family support, housing, and job assistance.
Law Help
Legal, energy, and utility help links
Unemployment Assistance
Information on unemployment and job search assistance.
Small business help
Small business relief funds
Oregon Department of Forestry : Information & statistics : Fire
Current fire information, help after a wildfire
NWCC :: Home
Oregon and Washington- Current Northwest Fire Situation - Daily Updates
OREGON Unemployment Help: Facebook
Oregon Unemployment Information and Help: Facebook
WASHINGTON STATE
NWCC :: Home
Oregon and Washington- Current Northwest Fire Situation - Daily Updates
Information on Wildfires
Follow the #WaWILDFIRE hashtag on Twitter. Those who don't use Twitter can text 40404 to get
DNR tweets delivered to your phone as text message.
You can also check information on Inciweb (the Incident Information System) and through the
Northwest Interagency Coordination Center (see morning briefings).
Wildfire Assistance Resources
The Governors shelter and temporary housing resources and more.
For shelter you can also call:
Okanogan, Douglas, Chelan, Spokane, Grant, Whitman Counties: 509-670-5331
Yakima, Benton and Franklin Counties: 509-820-4170
RedCross
Find a shelter and download the emergency app
211
Housing and food assistance and more in your community.
Coronavirus Resources
Food and housing, mental health, legal, and childcare assistance and immigrant resource links.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency Assistance links like to housing and community service assistance.
Food Assistance
Links to various food assistance programs. You can also call the Help Me Grow Washington Hotline at
1-888-436-6392 or find a food bank here.
Career Tools
While this website is geared for Washington residents, all their workshops are virtual including things like
tips for resume and cover letters, and it has a bunch of other resources.
Washington State Unemployment Support Facebook Group
Washington State Unemployment Support Group
Pennsylvania
Unemployment Help
Help with navigating the unemployment system
Washington State Unemployment Support Facebook Group
Washington State Unemployment Support Group
ALL OTHER STATES
If your state isn’t listed, we would be happy to add it.
Until then you can find some state specific resources by choosing your state here:
Council of State Governments COVID-19 Resources
Links to every state's specific site of resources and information, as well as a tab of general resources.
Childcare.gov Child/Family Resources
Information provided by each state and territory to help families and child care providers stay
informed during this fast-moving and developing situation.
States affected by Hurricane Delta
Facebook Groups for Unemployment
Support By State
Alabama Unemployment Information and Help
Alaska Unemployment Information and Help Public Group
Arizona Unemployment Information and Help Public Group
Arizona - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
Arizona Unemployment UI/PUA/PEUC/ FPUA/ Stimulus Checks
Arkansas Coronavirus Info and Updates
Arkansas Unemployment Information and Help
Colorado Unemployment Updates
Connecticut Unemployment Information and Help Public Group
Connecticut Unemployment Benefits Info (Closed On Saturdays)
Delaware Unemployment Information and Help
Delaware Unemployment PUA Public Group
Florida Unemployment Issues
Florida Action group for COVID-19 unemployment (Florida)
Georgia unemployment issues COVID-19
Georgia Unemployment Information and Help
Hawaii Unemployment Updates & Support Group
Hawaii PUA Updates & Support
Idaho Covid 19 Mutual Aid Group Public Group
Idaho Unemployment Group
illinois & Indiana Unemployment Guidance
Indiana Unemployment Peer to Peer Information
Iowa Unemployment Information and Help Public Group
Kansas Unemployment Info and Help
Kentucky Unemployment Info and Help
Maine Unemployment Insurance Assistance
Maryland Unemployment Q and A 2020
Massachusetts PUA Pandemic Unemployment Help
Massachusetts Unemployment Consultation
Michigan Unemployment public help page during COVID-19
Michigan Unemployment Frustrations and Info
Michigan Unemployment & PUA Help & Resources
Minnesota Unemployment Information and Help Public Group
Minnesota Unemployment Freelancers and Self Employed
Mississippi Unemployment COVID-19
Nevada Unemployment Information and Help
Las Vegas Bartenders & Servers Unemployment and other assistance
New Hampshire Unemployment during COVID-19
New Jersey Unemployment Pandemic Group Public Group
New Jersey Unemployment Group
North Carolina Unemployment
North Carolina Unemployment Information and Help
North Carolina unemployment, stimulus, and NC Covid-19 updates Public Group
OREGON Unemployment Help
Oregon Unemployment Information and Help
Pennsylvania Unemployment Questions
PUA (Pennsylvania)
Rhode Island Unemployment/Coronavirus Info/Complaints and Tips
Unemployed Solidarity - Rhode Island
Tennessee Unemployment Information and Help Public Group
Tennessee Unemployment Q&A Public Group
Texas Unemployment Updates
Texas Unemployment Information and Help Public Group
Virginia Unemployment
Virginia Unemployment Information and Help
Washington State Unemployment Support Group
Disclaimer: We are not legal counsel.
We do not claim ownership of, endorsement of, or direct affiliation with, any of these resources.
This list is compiled from personal research and contributors, with our best intentions.
Contribute: Send any additional resources (formatted title, link, brief description) to info@extendpua.org.