Helpful Resources to Help During These Times

Access to important community resources to assist and support to you and your family.

United Way – 211 Helpline To assist Volusia and Flagler County residents and families who are impacted by COVID-19, United Way of Volusia and Flagler Counties has launched the COVID-19 Relief Fund to aid in recovery efforts.
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/United-Way-Needs-Your-Help-.html?soid=1101852622574&aid=BJcNzj8Ceak

How to apply for Unemployment in Florida
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/coronavirus-heres-how-apply-unemployment-florida/F2KPKJFYLVFWNGCKLZKG5NZMIQ/ or
https://connect.myflorida.com/Claimant/Core/Login.ASPX

How to apply for Financial Assistance and Food Stamps in Florida
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/coronavirus-heres-how-apply-food-stamps-financial-assistance/5WOFXJ6LMFHXVFB5MDVQRPKSTQ/

For general information on Paying Rent if financially impacted by Covid-19
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/worried-about-making-rent-here-are-assistance-programs-available-central-florida-during-coronavirus-pandemic/OPBKGM332ZCSPBCJ2FV2HBWUJQ/

Local School Meal Programs
Brevard
https://www.brevardschools.org
Flagler
https://flaglerschools.com/coronavirus___covid_19_/meal_request
Seminole
https://www.scps.k12.fl.us/news/scps-to-offer-free-meals-for-students.stml
St John
https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/blog/meal-service-changes-to-participating-locations/
Volusia
https://www.vcsedu.org/urgent-information/food-distribution-buses
https://www.vcsedu.org/urgent-information/food-distribution-school-sites

Free Internet for 60 Days for K-12 and College Students
https://www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-free-spectrum-internet-wifi-offer-student-households-promotion-2020-3

Social Security providing Critical Services
https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/

FRAUD ALERT: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
COVID-19 Fraud Alert (March 2020)– link it to this YouTube video https://youtu.be/DY0E-dQ98VA

National Domestic Violence Hotline
For anonymous, confidential help, 24/7, please call the at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)

SMA Open – Services Available
https://smahealthcare.org/latest-updates-on-covid-19/

Tax Date Filing Extension Information
www.irs.gov/coronavirus
http://myfreetaxes.com

Small Business Administration Disaster Relief Loans
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/

Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
https://www.daytonachamber.com/COVID-19-Member-Updates-6-17849.html

Additional Important Links
- Center for Disease Control
  CDC COVID-19 homepage
- World Health Organization
  https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
- Florida Department of Health
  http://www.floridahealth.gov/
- Volusia County Government Covid-19 Updates
  www.volusia.org/coronavirus

Volusia County Rent and Utility Payment Assistance
https://www.volusia.org/services/community-services/community-assistance/housing-and-grants-administration/covid-19-rental-assistance.stml

Votran Services Continues; fares waived
Votran bus service will continue and all fares will be waived until further notice
In an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, passengers will be asked to enter the buses through the back doors.
“We have implemented strict cleaning procedures on our buses and at transfer plazas,” he noted. “However, it’s imperative that you refrain from riding the bus if you’re not feeling well.” County Manager, George Recktenwald

FAQs for Executive Order 20-91 “Essential Activities During COVID-19”
https://files.constantcontact.com/74fc0723501/af0729e6-f69f-481e-960c-b81271ac25a5.pdf

https://www.volusia.org/services/community-services/community-assistance/housing-and-grants-administration/c19ma.stml

COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance
Departments and Divisions
Community Services
Community Assistance
Housing and Grants Administration
Volusia County will accept applications from households that have been financially impacted by COVID-19. Mortgage assistance may be provided to eligible households for up to three months. This includes assistance for eligible households for payment of arrears, current, and future payments.
Assistance will be provided on a first-ready, first-served basis and a limited number of applications will be accepted based on funding availability.
Please refer to the information below. If you have additional questions they may be submitted to communityassistance@volusia.org

Program Information
Eligibility and Instructions – Detailed information about requirements, applying for mortgage assistance, and income limits can be found here.

COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance Secure Application Upload – All applications and related documentation should be submitted using the secure portal, not by email. If you are unable to submit your information electronically you may mail it to the address shown on the application.

Financial Assistance Program:
https://www.panfoundation.org/covid-19-financial-assistance/resources/

Free Virtual Resume Review:
https://careersourcefv.com/media/resumereview/indes.html#/

Create a New Resume or Email and Existing One:
resume2020@careersourcefv.com

2-1-1 Volusia Flagler/First Call for Help: United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties’ Information and Referral Service was created to give people in need of community services direction, support, and a place to call when they don’t know where to turn. http://www.211live.org

Doctor on Demand