June 16th, 2020
The PA Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) is a one-time cash grant available to families with children under age 18, adults who were working as of March 11 and who have lost at least half of their earnings because of the coronavirus. For more information, see image below.
May 13th, 2020
The city is launching an emergency rental assistance program. The goal is to help people who have lost income due to COVID-19 to pay their rent. For more informaiton, or to apply, click the link below:
https://phlrentassist.org/
Please also read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's information page, click here
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
April 29th, 2020
City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs updates list of COVID-19 resources for immigrants, refugees, and asylees, available in multiple langauges:
Please also read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's information page, click here
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
April 28th, 2020
You have the chance to become a COVID-19 Community Response Captain every Thursday of the week! Join this week’s English, Spanish, Chinese training to equip yourself with the knowledge & resources to help your neighbors, peers, and loved ones get through this tough time. Join a one-hour training: bit.ly/COVIDTrainings. #CommunityCaptainPHL @CityofPhiladelphia
April 13th, 2020
Have you struggled to apply for unemployment on your phone?
Get FREE Help with PA Unemployment Compensation
Applications:
Please also read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's information page, click here
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
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March 29th, 2020
Where to find free, nutritious food during COVID-19:
Please also read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's information page, click here
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
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March 28th, 2020
City extends access to food to all:
https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-28-city-provides-update-on-covid-19-for-saturday-march-28-2020/
Update: COVID-19 March 28, 2020. This notice has information on where to pick up a box of food (one for every home) on Mondays and Thursdays betwee, 10.am. and noon at locations all over the city.
Please also read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's information page, click here
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
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March 27th, 2020
City provides update about COVID-19:
Please note the daily press conferences (with subtitles available in multiple languages) at the bottom of the page
https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-27-city-provides-update-on-covid-19-for-friday-march-27-2020/
Governor Wolf and the Secretary of Health of Pennsylvania will speak live at 2:00 PM to provide updates about COVID-19
Tune in here: https://www.governor.pa.gov/live/
COVID-19 Resources to Help: https://mailchi.mp/103a9882fd62/city-provides-update-on-covid-19-for-thursday-march-19-311485?e=558ccd7e10
Please also read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's information page, click here
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
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March 23rd, 2020
Information and resources for workers impacted by COVID-19: https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-20-information-and-resources-for-workers-impacted-by-covid-19/
Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund Ready to recieve applications https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-23-city-of-philadelphia-and-pidc-open-applications-to-philadelphia-covid-19-small-business-relief-fund/
The Temple Small Business Development Center (SBDC) informs the community about Spanish webinars on topics of interest to businesses affected by COVID-19. These come from the SBDC in Puerto Rico. The webinars are free of charge, are recorded, and then uploaded to their website https://prsbtdc.org/
Following is the list of Webinars:
3/23/2020: Aspectos Laborales ante el COVID-19 (Knowing Your Employer Responsibilities during COVID-19) https://bit.ly/33HoSTO
3/24/2020: Manejo del Cash Flow en Momentos de Crisis (Management of Business Cash Flow during Times of Uncertainty) https://bit.ly/2J5e2xe
3/25/2020: Préstamos de Desastre del SBA ante el COVID-19 (SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for COVID-19 Emergency) https://bit.ly/2WuUYAw
3/26/2020: Comience su Tienda Online (Start your Online Store) https://bit.ly/2UnV761
3/27/2020: Alternativas de Financiamiento ante el COVID-19 (Other Business Financing Sources for the COVID-19 Emergency) https://bit.ly/2UpppFB
Temple SBDC does have a Spanish-speaking consultant, Leyanis Diaz, who can help clients with any follow-up needed. They also have some Philadelphia-specific webinars next week and one-on-one consulting is available by phone or zoom. A list of their webinars can be found at: https://www.fox.temple.edu/institutes-and-centers/small-business-development-center/events/
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March 22nd, 2020
PHL: Stay at Home Order & NEW restrictions on business activity:
Please also read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's information page, click here
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
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March 21st, 2020
UPDATE: List of locations to get free meals for students while schools are closed: https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-20-city-school-district-and-charters-announce-changes-in-free-student-meal-distribution-sites/
Please also read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's information page, click here
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
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March 20th, 2020
Housing Help During COVID-19: https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-20-help-with-housing-during-covid-19/
City to hold 1st News Conference in Spanish at 1:30 PM today. Tune in here:
-Department of Health Twitter: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1nAJEdDaABeGL
-Telemundo62: https://www.telemundo62.com/…/noticiero-telemundo-6…/100194/
Please also read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's information page, click here
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
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March 19th, 2020
To see the City of Philadelphia's update on COVID-19 for Thursday, March 19, 2020 click here
https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-19-city-provides-update-on-c…/
City, Philadelphia Foundation and United Way Launch PHL Covid-19 Fund. Read the full press release here
https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-19-city-of-philadelphia-phil…/
or visit the Fund's website here: https://phlcovid19fund.org/covid-19/
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March 17th, 2020
In light of the arrival of COVID-19 cases in the Philadelphia area, Ceiba encourages the community to stay informed and follow public health official's directions.
Please read the city of Philadelphia's health announcements here:
https://www.phila.gov/programs/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/
Please also read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's information page, click here
