RESOURCES FOR CHALLENGING TIMES
Healing: Many are experiencing tough times as we go through Covid-19, especially the stressors on finances, which affects every aspect of our lives. At one point in my life, I was laid off 5 times in 12 years. I was fortunate to have a partner but it was still very stressful financially, to say nothing of the effect on my self-esteem. Below are resources which you can check out for yourselves and/or to help others!
Resources and Connections:
*For information and referral nationally on every need 24/7:
- 211 United Way: By phone, simply dial 211 or via computer, go to 211.org and you will get information for your city/state.
For Seniors (And usually for anyone disabled):
- Area Agency On Aging for your region/state.
- Senior Resources Guide: Senior Resource Guide or National Senior Resources Directory.
- Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116.
For Food Assistance:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)1-800-221-5689 or benefits.gov.
- Food Banks: FoodPantries.org Feeding America
- https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/food-assistance
Healthcare:
- Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Medicare eligible recipients. Free 1:1 counseling assistance.
Check out Seniors Resource Guide for excellent information and referral by state to SHIP.
Utilities Assistance:
- Client Assistance Program: Benefits.gov. (Best to apply early in the month while funds are available).
Other resources for all kinds of needs for incredible prices:
- Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar General, 99 cent Store, or Food City.
- Ross Dress for Less: Senior Day Tuesdays 10% off.
- Bealle’s Outlet: Senior Day Mondays 15% off.
For Small Businesses:
- US Small Business Owner’s Guide.
- CoronaVirus: Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources.
- Small Business Resource Directory.
- Paycheck Protection Program
- Senior Professional Network: http://seniorbusinessconection.com
Alignable: The Small Business Network.
Additional Resources:
- Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- Pandemic Unemployment Assistance – For individuals who are not otherwise eligible for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits.
- List of Relief funds in your state.
- For photographers, musician, artists, journalism, filmmakers, actors, or writers: https://phlearn.com/resources/#cb-module-6
- For Beauty Industry Workers: https://www.probeauty.org/covid-relief-fund-application/covid-19-application
It is hoped these resources will be helpful to you and/or others. PLEASE feel free to share!
Any questions, contact me at: 602-451-2233 or [email protected].
What resources would you suggest? Please share.
