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/ How to find Temporary Childcare Resources https://elcfv.org/covid-19/ 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/ Alcoholics Anonymous Online Program https://www.intherooms.com/home/ Tax Date Filing Extension Information www.irs.gov/coronavirus http://myfreetaxes.com Small Business Administration Disaster Relief Loans https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ Volusia County Citizens Information Center 866-345-0345 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 ACA Navigators www.covering@florida.org 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. Program Application Program Application 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 Protect yourself from Medicare fraud: www.medicare.gov/forms-help-resources Categories: COVID-19 Previous Post | Next Post
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/ How to find Temporary Childcare Resources https://elcfv.org/covid-19/ 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/ Alcoholics Anonymous Online Program https://www.intherooms.com/home/ Tax Date Filing Extension Information www.irs.gov/coronavirus http://myfreetaxes.com Small Business Administration Disaster Relief Loans https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ Volusia County Citizens Information Center 866-345-0345 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 ACA Navigators www.covering@florida.org 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. Program Application Program Application 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 Protect yourself from Medicare fraud: www.medicare.gov/forms-help-resources Categories: COVID-19 Previous Post | Next Post