In times like these, we all feel a little lost, scared, and overwhelmed. You might have some very real problems right now - maybe you're worried about how you'll pay your rent, how you'll afford your medicine, or how you'll survive quarantine with your kiddos.
Good news - there's a ton of help available for you. And to help you get the help you need, my team and I have put together a list of coronavirus tips and resources for you:
Help With Loan, Rent, Mortgage Payments
Banks offering coronavirus financial aid:
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/23/these-banks-are-offering-coronavirus-financial-aid.html
Financial aid during the coronavirus crisis:
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/financial-assistance-coronavirus-crisis/story?id=69689211
Help with rent and mortgage payments during coronavirus outbreak:
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/rent-mortgage-payments-coronavirus-outbreak-36737830
Coronavirus housing assistance resources:
https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/banks/articles/coronavirus-housing-assistance-resources/
Help With Food, Clothing, Medicine
The United Way
https://www.unitedway.org
The Red Cross
https://www.redcross.org/
Feeding America:
https://www.feedingamerica.org
No Kid Hungry:
https://www.nokidhungry.org
Help Applying For Unemployment
US - https://www.usa.gov/unemployment
CA - https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
General information:
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/26/coronavirus-relief-bill-what-to-know-about-unemployment-benefits.html
Help For Your Small Business
The Small Business Administration Coronavirus Page
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
California Small Business Network:
https://www.californiasbdc.org/
Help With Legal Issues
CA Legal Help
https://www.lawhelpca.org/
Legal Aid Network
https://legalaidatwork.org/factsheet/coronavirus-faq/
Legal Helpline
https://www.legalhelpline.info/
US Government Coronavirus Page
https://www.usa.gov/coronavirus
Help Entertaining Your Kiddos
What to do with kids at home:
https://www.cpr.org/2020/03/17/what-to-do-with-kids-at-home-on-coronavirus-break-mental-health-for-parents-too/
Indoor activities for kids
https://www.idtech.com/blog/indoor-activities-for-kids
Creative play ideas for kids at home
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-25/coronavirus-covid-19-children-creative-play-at-home/12074628
*The resources on this page were curated by James Habourn and Erla Sine - who send you their very best wishes during this troubling time.