COVID-19 Resources

• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) COVID-19 Resource Guide provided by Portland Neighborhood Coalition

• This Culturally-Specific Behavioral Health Resources webpage contains links for resources surrounding domestic violence, child abuse, behavioral health, and a number of other services.

• PCRI has compiled a list of community resources covering food banks, housing, rent/utility assistance, and a variety of other resources

Food Resources

• Extra SNAP will be added to EBT cards in April and May. You can find more information about who can receive extra benefits from Partnership for a Hunger Free Oregon here in English and Spanish.
• Text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877.
• View the No Kid Hungry meal sites locator.

• OHSU’s Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is hosting webinars twice weekly on Oregon’s Food Resources.

Family Resources

• Help Me Grow Oregon is continuing to operate throughout the COVID crisis, by providing phone-based support for families with young children in the Tri-County Metro area. Staff is available to help problem-solve with parents and to navigate community resources.
  • Reach Help Me Grow Oregon at 833-868-4769 or via email helpmegrow@providence.org.
  • Here are flyers in English and Spanish.
• My Hero is You, Storybook for Children on COVID-19 is available online in multiple languages

• The CDC release a social media toolkit for Protecting Older Adults.

• Guide to Senior Care Affordability and Financial Resources in Portland

Homeless Resources

• Three outdoor emergency shelters will be opening to further protect neighbors experiencing homelessness. Here is a link to the Media Release as well as an FAQ.

Financial and Worker Resources:

• The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a new web tool to provide a quick means of registering people who do not normally file taxes for the COVID-19 Economic Impact Payment.

• IRCO has provided materials covering unemployment insurance:
  • Unemployment Insurance Rule Change Overview
  • IRCO Workers’ Rights
  • IRCO Workers Flyer
• The Leadership Learning Community (LLC) is now accepting applications for their COVID-19 Network Innovation Seed Fund. The fund will specifically seek to seed action and learning in support of equity-centered, network leadership responses to COVID-19.
• Small business resources:
  • COVID-19 Crisis Business Resources
  • COVID-19 SBA Disaster Relief
• Worksystems offers a free webinar for laid off workers every weekday at 2pm. Topics include unemployment, health care, grants, loans, and more.
• Worksource is offering a free resume and interview online workshop.

• Free financial coaching is being offered online.

Tenant Resources

• Important information about tenant rights during COVID-19 can be found on these posters in English and Spanish. Find more information online.

• Clackamas County Housing Authority Waiting List was scheduled to open April 13th. The Section 8 voucher and public housing waiting list openings have now been postponed to June 15th. Read more here.

Other Updates

• In this short public safety video podcast, Tri-County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines joins Sheriff Michael Reese for a conversation about when to use face coverings and masks.

• Mayor Wheeler and the City of Portland released a video about physical distancing at Portland Parks.
• Here is OHA’s press release with new projections. The takeaway: restrictions to support physical distancing are working but must be maintained into May to prevent new cases from rising above current levels.
• AARP is partnering with Oregon Health Forum to host a free live stream event on April 22nd from 10-11 am, titled: Home Alone: Combating Social Isolation, Anxiety, and Depression during COVID-19.
• Visit Daily Situational Reports in this link for more updates.