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Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic by entering your zip code on .
There are several emergency funds and cash assistance programs that you could be eligible for:
If you worked in the hospitality industry, you can apply for the fund. Additionally:
If you were a restaurant worker, delivery driver, tipped worker or service worker, you can apply for assistance from the or the .
If you were a bartender out of work, you can apply for the .
Additionally, has a financial relief fund for food and beverage service employees with children directly affected by COVID-19.
If you are a home care worker, nanny, or house cleaner who is experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, you can apply for $400 in .
If you are or someone in your family is an immigrant, check out these .
You can request assistance with essentials like gas cards and other items by emailing .
You can also apply for Self-Sufficiency Grants from , offered to qualified individuals in need of financial assistance for certain household expenses.
You can apply for the , which delivers recurring basic income payments to individuals and families most impacted by the coronavirus crisis. This is a campaign by Andrew Yang, so applying may also sign you up for a political mailing list.
Social Security and Medicare taxes will not be withheld from wages starting September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
Taxes that are not being withheld from wages are expected to be paid on a later date without penalties or interest.
The Secretary of Treasury will explore options that provide tax forgiveness for amounts deferred.
Additionally, know that more and more utility providers are offering to stop cutting people off for nonpayment:
There are additional flexibilities based on where you live:
1. Enter your zip code.
Once you enter your zip code the website will populate programs and service near you.
2. Use the icons related to your need(s).
Click on the services you are looking for at the top of the page with the icons related to your need.
3. Navigate the site to find the services that meet your need(s).
Once you locate the services you are looking for, you will find links to contact information, website to enroll, and/or location with a map for directions. The site also recognizes the barriers related to COVID-19 and provides further guidance on how to access these services safely.
4. Ask for help.
Navigating resources may be new to some people, and it is always helpful to ask a trusted advisor, case manager, foster parent, or other to support you in accessing these services. Some services also require a referral, which can be done by a case manager or other child welfare professional.
If remote jobs work for you, here are some options:
If you are currently employed, note that the August 8, 2020 Presidential set forth the following:
If you have children, you should check if you're eligible and apply for to get biweekly cash assistance for a limited time. This program is funded by the federal government but administered through your state.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a program meant to help low income Americans and their families heat and cool their homes. To ask about LIHEAP assistance, you should use the .
If you need help paying your water bill, you can apply to for help.
A have agreed not to terminate residential or small business customers who can’t pay their bills, including AT&T, Comcast, Cox, RCN, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. It is not yet clear whether companies want customers to call to invoke this relief and provide proof or whether they will offer it automatically to everyone. If you are in this situation, you should call your internet company and ask.
A have either suspended shut-offs for nonpayment or don’t shut service off for late payments generally.
In Washington state, the provider of electric and water service in Seattle is allowing people to their recent income reductions in order to qualify for at least half off their bills.
In California, Pacific Gas and Electric has, until further notice, shutting off its services to consumers and businesses who have not paid.
In New York, Con Edison also has any electric and gas service shut-offs.
This is a during COVID-19.
In these turbulent times, it is extremely important to know what services are available to you in your own community. The array of services may differ depending on your location. More populated cities may have a wide range of services to navigate through, while smaller communities may only have a few. is user friendly and makes it extremely easy to access and find services nearest to you for things like like medical care, food, job training, and more. To do so:
The is hiring a lot of people at well-paying rates to help make sure the census happens. Much of this work can be done remotely.
is a network of youth activists ages 14-24 who receive training, support, and stipends to organize for reproductive justice in their community.
The allows you to search and filter extra income (local, remote, part-time) opportunities that meet your financial needs, availability, and skill-set.
is a massive lists of ways to work remotely. It can be overwhelming to dive in, but if you’re looking for the most exhaustive list, this is it.
There are many remote job boards out there. .
The Chamber of Commerce has also put together a round up of .
For overall guidance in your job search, does a great job listing lots of great resources and advice for anyone looking for work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resumes and cover letters: Ohio state has a for writing resumes and cover letters.
Professional headshots: provides unemployed Americans nationwide with a free, professional headshot to include in their resumes and post to job sites such as LinkedIn and other social media.
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